Optitex, the leading provider of 2D and 3D CAD/CAM and virtual prototyping software solutions, announces the release of Version 12.2. In this latest version, a new nesting solution (Nest ++ Pro) deploys an improved algorithm utilizing ...
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Whenever the word buckle is mentioned, the mind goes to belt buckles. These are the ones used in clothing items such as trousers. However, that is not the only application where you can find a buckle. Backpack buckles are commonly found on ...
The Fall/Winter 2014/2015 Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) took place September 30 – October 2, 2013 at the California Market Center (CMC) with a solid flow of traffic that included an array of prominent designers, ...
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Thule is offering a fat-bike upgrade kit for its T2 hitch rack. The upgrade kit includes new front and rear wheel holders than can fit tires up to 5 inches wide. "Fat bikes are exploding in popularity and until now, we didn't have a ...
Tags: Transportation, bike, bike parts
Shi Shi Putter, an online women's golf fashion boutique has just added Schriffen's debut collection of women's golf dresses and jackets to the site. Each piece has an interesting design detail to add "a little catwalk to the golf course" ...
Sometimes polymer gets a bad press, but it remains an incredibly versatile material that we would find very difficult to live without. The word 'polymer' is often used as a synonym for plastic, but it also includes other synthetic and ...
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Using a stroller might seem intuitive, but it's easy to make mistakes and even cause injury, especially while opening and closing one. The vast majority of stroller and carriage accidents result from falls. Here are some other common ...
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A stroller is one of the most important pieces of baby gear you'll buy. And as your baby grows, you might end up with more than one. If you're looking for information about strollers, first and foremost, make sure your baby be safe and ...
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The newest kid on the New York City trade show block, DG Expo, is growing rapidly. Indigo and Printsource recently showed print ideas for Spring/Summer 2014. Celebrating its second year, DG Expo now has about 80 exhibitors showing fabrics ...
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In an age when our time constraints are increasing and the rush in our schedule is becoming almost intolerable, plastics have come as a welcome relief. The common advantages of a stuff made out of plastic far outweigh those provided by ...
Tags: Seamless Usability, Unprecedented Durability, Processing Machinery
You can safely bring a newborn home from the hospital in any one of the 29 infant car seats from Consumer Reports' tests. Some of the seats we tested cost $200 or more but others are half that price. Spending less can still buy you a seat ...
Tags: Car Seats, Light Industry
With price tags of $300 or above, some high chairs can cost as much as a small sofa. But in Consumer Reports' recent high chair tests, we found that you don't have to spend a lot to buy peace of mind. Three of our top high chair picks, ...
Tags: Furniture, Furnishing, sofa
The Bottom Line When used properly, the PetBuckle Seat Belt Harness makes car travel much safer for you and your dog. Promotes car safety Comfortable for dog Adjustable Cons May take time for dog to get used to Description ...
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Any parent will tell you that one of the scariest times of their life is when they first hand the car keys over to their teen, but some automakers are offering a way for parents to monitor and place limits on their teen's driving behaviors. ...
Tags: Car, Car Technology, Drivers Safe
Leading technical textile and nonwovens companies from around the world will showcase the latest products and advanced technologies in textiles, nonwovens and materials during Techtextil North America 2013 this month in Anaheim, California. ...