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- Part 1 of 4 Series - Bow to Stern: Metal and Plastic Hardware Posted: 3/20/2019
- FR Treatments Explained Posted: 3/20/2019
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- What Is Elastic and When Should You Use It? Posted: 3/20/2019
- Hook and Loop for Orthotics and Prosthetics Posted: 3/20/2019
Tactical Products - Know the Difference: Commercial Use vs Berry Compliant
Our customers might request that a product be defined as Mil-Spec or Military Specification. This requested specification tells our staff two things about the product: Mil Spec items are generally are made with a higher construction count and higher tenacity yarn that allow the product to perform at a...
Read the Full ArticleLook for us at SHOT Show 2017!
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2017! Here at DirecTex we are gearing up for a large and exciting 2017! There are several things planned for 2017, but first we start out with the National Sport Shooting Foundation’s annual SHOT Show! On January 16th, DirecTex is exhibiting at the SHOT...
Read the Full ArticlePrintable Industrial Fabric for Outdoor and Indoor Use
So you have decided to open up a large-scale print shop? Fantastic! The equipment is in place, employees are hired, and you are almost ready open up shop… but what about your fabric? Where did it come from? What material is best for your style of printing? Do you have...
Read the Full ArticleDirecTex Has VIP Passes to Industrial Fabrics Expo 2016
Would you like to attend the world’s greatest exhibition of Industrial Fabrics this October? Please attend as our guest. Since we are an Exhibitor, the team at IFAI Expo is encouraging DirecTex to give away VIP Passes for Show Floor Admission – for free! This year in Charlotte, NC Oct...
Read the Full ArticleLook For Us At The Industrial Fabrics World Gathering In Charlotte This October
Every year the Industrial Fabrics Association International plans and hosts one of the largest trade shows of its kind. Highlighting the global industrial and outdoor fabrics industry and related businesses, the show boasts 400 exhibitors and thousands of attendees. The IFAI Expo is being held in Charlotte, NC this year...
Read the Full ArticleOutdoor Fabric Testing for Manufacturers: Know how your textile will perform
If you are a manufacturer using outdoor fabrics you need to know how your textile product will perform for your end-customer. Testing your raw materials and product prototypes can be a great way to find out. This article will list the various testing methodologies used in testing of outdoor and...
Read the Full ArticleSelecting stainless steel hardware for boating applications
For boat decks and other marine applications above the waterline, stainless steel hardware is by far the metal of choice. In addition to having a bright finish, stainless steel hardware is strong, and relatively light weight. Stainless steels are used in marine applications because they are resistant to ...
Read the Full ArticleManufacturing with Hook and Loop Fasteners
When you’ve decided to use a hook and loop fastener, also known as a touch fasteners, you’re halfway there. Now you just have to determine which one will provide the closure strength required for your application under normal operating conditions. This article explores the factors that determine the strength...
Read the Full ArticleIndustrial Fabrics: How Tent and Awning Manufacturers Can Use Inventory Programs
We don't operate one, but our customers tell us that running a Tent and Awning Factory requires a choreographed dance of great designs, durable fabrics, and efficient inventory operations. We say it’s a dance because using high-grade technical materials is critical to the product performance, but you can’t tie up...
Read the Full ArticleChoosing the right metal webbing hardware for tent and tarp tie downs
How do manufacturers ensure that the metal cam buckle or ratchet hardware from their supplier will hold Webbing tight at peak load in high-strain applications such as tent or tarp tie downs? The short answer is metallurgy. Metal qualities differ, and the process of shaping raw metal into hardware...
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