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APEX™ technology is a
sophisticated process that combines advanced web
forming, highly developed finishing science and
state-of-the-art computer lasers to create new and
innovative engineered fabrics. The technology produces
stronger, more durable fabrics with superior uniformity
in weights ranging from 50 to 400 gsm. Fabrics can be
developed with a wide variety of virgin or recycled
staple fibers including: polyester, cotton, nylon,
rayon, Kevlar® and Nomex®. Only APEX™ technologies can
engineer three dimensionality into fabrics for enhanced
product performance, recognition or aesthetic appeal.
Unique brands manufactured with APEX™ technology
are:
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Miratec®
Fabrics
Miratec®
fabrics are the fourth generation of materials created
exclusively for durable or long life markets. The
fabrics possess outstanding strength, durability and
uniformity. They will not tear, fray, pill or shrink.
APEX™ technology enables Miratec® materials to
incorporate the strength and durability that are
normally achieved by heavier weight wovens at lighter
weights. Properties such as stand-off, comfort and
fashion can be engineered into the design of the fabric.
Miratec® fabrics can be treated with traditional
finishing mechanisms such as jet dyeing, rotary screen
printing, heat transfer printing, sanforizing, coatings,
etc. Typical end use markets are apparel, automotive
interiors, home furnishings, and wall
coverings. |
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Mirastretch®
Fabrics
Mirastretch®
is a distinctive brand of fabrics that possess stretch
and recovery properties. Design structure coupled with
finishing chemistries creates a product with 50% stretch
and 95% recovery. The fabrics are soft, pill resistant
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Miraguard®
Fabrics
Miraguard® is
an exclusive brand of fabrics created through the
combination of PGI’s APEX™ and Reticulon® coating
technologies. The married technologies create highly
breathable barrier fabrics that are stain resistant and
anti-microbial treated. No laundering is necessary. The
fabric simply wipes clean with ordinary disinfectant
spray. |
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AMIRA™ Fabrics
AMIRA™
fabrics represent a new generation of Nonwovens created
for limited or single use markets. Lightweight fabrics
can now be designed to incorporate the strength, bulk,
surface area and performance properties for superior
functionality. AMIRA™ fabrics can incorporate brand
recognition with unique designs, customized images, or
company logos/brand names. Typical end uses are found in
the consumer market in the areas of home, fabric, beauty
and health care. |
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Duralace®
Fabrics
Duralace®
fabrics represent a line of fabrics that are engineered
for limited or single use performance without three
dimensionality. These fabrics have exceptional
uniformity and can be obtained in open or closed
structures. Typical end uses include interlinings, wipes
and health care
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