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    RE: drop stich

    By: Gary Whited , 7 hours ago
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    Hi Sharlene, Can I be of any assistance? I have been in the Sewn Products industry for 50 years with a priority on automation and machine design. Where are you located? Gary Whited Sr. Account Representative, NPA Products Support ... More

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    RE: Flame lamination

    By: Andrew Robison , yesterday
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    Hi Rachel, I'm a West Coast sales rep for Spradling vinyls. Our Spradling Resource location, in Elkhart, IN, has flame lamination services. Your Spradling sales rep, Dave Kornecki should be reaching out. DAVE KORNECKI | SALES REPRESENTATIVE davek@prosalesteamusa.com ... More

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    drop stich

    By: Sharlene Ramos-Chesnes , yesterday
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    team, I am reaching out for your knowledge base. I am in search of drop stitch manufacturers in the USA. More

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    Flame lamination

    By: Rachel Bares , 2 days ago
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    We are looking for flame laminating services, preferably in the Midwest. We currently use Fabric Services in Bristol, Indiana and need some alternatives. We have 3000 – 4000 yards laminated annually. Usually 1200 yards per order. Rachel Bares Sr Vice President LJ Design & Manufacturing ... More

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    Memories of Galynn Nordstrom

    By: Cathy Jones , 4 days ago
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    Now that the September issue of Specialty Fabrics Review is hitting people's mailboxes, it seems like a good time to start a thread with people's memories of Galynn Nordstrom, its editor for more than 15 years. We received these kind words from the Weisbarts, to start us off: "As Cherie describes ... Reply

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    SourceAmerica, an Ability One Program Central Non-Profit Agency, has an affiliated Non-Profit located in the Ohio area that has a sewing production line with various types of sewing equipment FOR SALE . EQUIPMENT INVENTORY CONDITION: ... Reply

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    UMaine just posted a scientist position for our new Textile Lab. We are looking for someone with design and operating experience with weaving and knitting to do very hands-on research for multifunctional fabrics to be used in structures and in composites. https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=82558 ... Reply

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    Does anyone have any of this webbing available they would be willing to sell us to complete a first article sample for our customer? A) G0036-012332-7K100-800-R100 ANTI-STATIC NYLON 6,6 WEBBING PER MIL-W-4088 TYPE XIII AVAILABLE FROM TAPE CRAFT CORP (CAGE: 6A218) B) EQUIVALENT NYLON 6,6 WEBBING PER ... Reply

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    On today’s Talking Textiles we get down to the business of ESOPs, the Employee Stock Ownership Program. Attorney Doug Neville sheds light and answers questions from the legal perspective while Dave Bess, who was strategically involved in an ESOP for his company, discusses the change in mind shift and culture that occurred as a result.

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  • RE: drop stich

    Posted by: Gary Whited, 7 hours ago
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    Hi Sharlene, Can I be of any assistance? I have been in the Sewn Products industry for 50 years with a priority on automation and machine design. Where are you located? Gary WhitedSr. Account Representative, ...

  • RE: Flame lamination

    Posted by: Andrew Robison, yesterday
    Discussion

    Hi Rachel, I'm a West Coast sales rep for Spradling vinyls. Our Spradling Resource location, in Elkhart, IN, has flame lamination services. Your Spradling sales rep, Dave Kornecki should be reaching out. ...

  • drop stich

    Posted by: Sharlene Ramos-Chesnes, yesterday
    Discussion

    team, I am reaching out for your knowledge base. I am in search of drop stitch manufacturers in the USA.

  • Flame lamination

    Posted by: Rachel Bares, 2 days ago
    Discussion

    We are looking for flame laminating services, preferably in the Midwest. We currently use Fabric Services in Bristol, Indiana and need some alternatives. We have 3000 – 4000 yards laminated annually. Usually ...

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