Testing Methods Vinyl, PVC, Fabrics

Testing Methods

Testing Methods: These posts are related to Testing Methods for fabrics, vinyl and PVC.

Value Vinyls offers standard stock weights and widths as well as customized fabrics to meet the needs of a variety of athletic, shade, structural, industrial, and distribution applications.

25 Nov

Design and Engineering, Fabrication Solutions, Product Development, REACH Standards Vinyl, Testing Methods, Treatments and Additives

Vinyl that Meets REACH Standards Provides Overseas Opportunities

May 23, 2019
Posted by Andrea White
REACH European Standards, SVHC, Vinyl Testing Methods

The United States is exporting more and more goods each year. Exports in the United States have averaged 51,828.29 (in Millions of USD) from 1950 until 2017, reaching an all-time high of 200,144 (in...

12 Nov

Architectural Fabrics, Design and Engineering, Engineered Protection, People and Events, Product Development, Testing Methods, Treatments and Additives

Testing to Standards Provides Our Customer Stable Products

May 28, 2019
Posted by Andrea White
Abrasion, Adhesion, color consistency, cracking, crazing, elongation, fading, Grab, hazing, High Quality Service, product research, Puncture Resistant, quality control, Specification Standards, Tensile Strength, testing, Tongue Tear, trapezoid tear, UV Resistant, yellowing

When it comes to Value Vinyls’ complete line of vinyl products, rest assured we have given every product a full examination to validate their individual specifications. Why is this important? There are many products on...

21 Jul

Design and Engineering, Structure Fabrics, Testing Methods

Monotec 370 LEADS-THE-WAY in Meeting Test Standards

May 28, 2019
Posted by Andrea White
breaking force, bursting force, bursting pressure, elongation, flame retardancy, HDPE Round Monofilament Yarn, shade cloth, tear resistant, testing, Warranty

By: Marc Shellshear / Dr. Shade Typical testing for shade cloth is as important as the fabric itself! The reason is evident; when you spend the time and money to build an expensive structure that...

29 Apr

Awnings & Canopies, Printable Industrial Fabrics, Testing Methods, Treatments and Additives

Soluna Awning Material Surpasses 1000 Hours of UV Testing With No Fade!

May 29, 2019
Posted by Andrea White
ASTM E-84 Class A, awning, certification, CSFM, fading, nfpa-701, shade cloth, testing, UV Resistant, vinyl, Warranty

Soluna is a custom-developed awning and structure vinyl that will not fade for over 1000 hours! The material is an excellent choice for awnings, canopies, and any space where there is a need for...

16 Apr

Athletic Fabrics, Engineered Protection, Printable Industrial Fabrics, Product Development, Testing Methods, Treatments and Additives

CPSIA Certification: A (Quick) Lesson on Innovation, Safety, and Service

May 28, 2019
Posted by Andrea White
Athletic, C.P.S.I.A., certification, Innovation, Low Lead, Safety Standards, vinyl

The story of our CPSIA certified products at Value Vinyls reveals the nature of our mission as a company. A Challenge: In 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) was signed and enacted into the...

08 Feb

Design and Engineering, Fabrication Solutions, Product Development, Testing Methods

Choosing the Right Product for the Right Application

May 30, 2019
Posted by Andrea White
Abrasion, Adhesion, ASTM E-84 Class A, lab, Performance Standards, Tensile Strength, testing, Tongue Tear, vinyl

There are four basic performance factors that need to be balanced to engineer the right product for the right application. Tongue Tear, Tensile Strength, Adhesion, and Abrasion. While these are not the only performance...

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