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Product Specifications

Have you ever wondered – Is shade factor indicative of fabric porosity?

01/22/2021 Updated: 01-25-2021

By Jessica Berry

Category: Product Specifications
 In the past, we have been asked if the shade factor of a fabric also indicates how porous the fabric will be. If you’ve been asked this same question, or ever wondered if yourself, let us fill you in. A fabric’s shade factor is the m...
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Tape Yarn vs. Monofilament: What You Need to Know

10/26/2020 Updated: 11-23-2020

By Jessica Berry

Category: Compare Products, Product Specifications
 We are proud to be a source of knowledge and information to help our customers find the right products for their customers.Read through this guide (and check out the infographic below!) to better understand the differences between...
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Saved by the Shade

09/16/2020 Updated: 09-29-2020

By Rob Ennis

Category: Product Specifications, Resources, Weather
 Studies have shown that covering cows with shade fabric during the hottest months of the year can lead to happier animals and an increase in milk production. Read through our infographic below to learn more about how livestock benefits from...
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Acadian’s Mesh Truck Cover Options

08/27/2020 Updated: 08-27-2020

By Jessica Berry

Category: Compare Products, Product Specifications
 Mesh truck covers help protect your cargo, thanks to the webbed nature of this high tensile strength fabric. But there are different types of covers to meet your specific hauling needs. So, which type of mesh truck cover is the right on...
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Understanding What’s Important with Insect Netting

05/19/2020 Updated: 05-19-2020

By Jessica Berry

Category: Product Specifications
 Protecting crops from pests is an age-old and ongoing battle. Historically, several approaches have been used. The most straightforward approach is to install a barrier that keeps the pests out, and in the case of insects, insect nettin...
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We Want to Hear Your Thoughts on Laminated Tarp Fabric!

09/25/2019 Updated: 11-04-2019

By Rob Ennis

Category: Product Specifications, Resources
 Our primary goal is to make sure that we are providing you with products that are important to your customers. So, it only makes sense that we should get your feedback when we consider adding new products to our stock. What kind of laminat...
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Managing Dust Containment in New Build and Restoration Projects

08/26/2019 Updated: 11-04-2019

By Rob Ennis

Category: Product Specifications, Resources
 If your customers are working on new build or restoration projects, they will likely have a need for dust containment, to keep the build site clean and up to code. Here's a closer look at the type of dust containment we offer and when it co...
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The Environmental Impact of Polyethylene and Polypropylene

07/25/2019 Updated: 11-04-2019

By Rob Ennis

Category: Product Specifications, Resources
 There's been a lot of talk in the news lately about plastics and their impact on the environment. According to a report by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), "In 2019 alone, the production and incineration of plastic w...
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What Happens to Tensile Strength Over Time?

06/26/2019 Updated: 11-04-2019

By Rob Ennis

Category: Fabric Applications, Product Specifications, Resources
 At Acadian Industrial Textiles, our goal is to help you sell more products. And one of the most effective ways to sell anything is to make sure that you understand the properties of the products you're selling so you can answer customer quest...
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Polyethylene vs. Polypropylene: What You Need to Know

06/26/2019 Updated: 11-04-2019

By Rob Ennis

Category: Compare Products, Product Specifications, Resources
  We are proud to be a source of knowledge and information to help our customers find the right products for their customers. One question we are often asked is about the difference between polyethylene and polypropylene. Consider t...
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