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An Overview of Hem Construction Techniques

02/26/2019 Category: Fabric Applications, Resources

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) website has a wealth of information available to companies in the fabric world. At Acadian Industrial Textiles, we try to share particularly helpful resources from IFAI and similar organizatio...

Product Feature: Binding Tape

02/26/2019 Category: Fabric Applications, Product Specifications, Resources

In an effort to ensure that you have all the information needed to help your customers choose the right fabric for their needs, we'll be highlighting some of our lesser-known products over the next several months. We understand that you strive to b...

What is puncture strength?

02/26/2019 Category: Product Specifications, Resources

SO WHAT IS PUNCTURE STRENGTH? Puncture strength is a measure of the maximum force or energy required to penetrate a material. Puncture strength isn't always the most vital factor to consider. For example, for shade fabric, puncture strength...

Product Feature: Insect Netting

01/23/2019 Category: Fabric Applications, Product Specifications, Resources

In an effort to ensure that you have all the information needed to help your customers choose the right fabric for their needs, we’ll be highlighting some of our lesser-known products over the next several months. We understand that you strive to...

Sewing vs Sealing: Can They Be Combined?

12/16/2018 Category: Fabric Applications, Product Specifications, Resources

Historically, fabricators have specialized their manufacturing processes to include either sewing or sealing. But what if fabricators combined these approaches? What if more manufacturers offered sewing and sealing services and used both methods on...

Woven Vs Knitted

12/16/2018 Category: Compare Products, Fabric Applications, Resources

Read More About Woven Fabric Read More About Knitted Fabric When it comes to textiles, your customers may not know the difference between woven versus knitted fabric. Each product has different characteristics and benefits, which ma...

Polyethylene and Polypropylene vs. Vinyl Coated Polyester

10/22/2018 Category: Compare Products, Product Specifications, Resources

What’s the difference? Comparing polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP) with vinyl coated polyester (VCP) is a bit like comparing apples with oranges. These materials have different constructions, properties, and price points. All of these ma...

Saved by the Shade

07/16/2018 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 r...

What’s the Difference Between Warp and Fill?

04/20/2018 Category: Product Specifications, Resources

At Acadian Industrial Textiles, we are proud to be a source of knowledge and information to help our customers find the right products for their customers. In this article, we’ll talk a little bit about warp and fill, and why it’s impo...

Understanding Carbon Black

02/26/2018 Category: Product Specifications, Resources

At Acadian Industrial Textiles, we are proud to be a source of knowledge and information to help our customers find the right products for their customers. In this article, we’ll take a deeper dive into understanding carbon black. What is carb...

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