Patient lift slings securely move individuals with mobility issues, whether due to age, injury, illness, or disability. They are designed to operate in tandem with hoist systems and provide mechanical support and lifting capabilities for patient transfer. Moreover, they are commonly used in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare environments. Selecting the appropriate […]
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Knits vs. Woven vs. Non-Woven Fabrics: What’s the Difference?
Click to Expand When choosing the correct material for a project or application it is important to understand the differences between knits, wovens and nonwovens (and how the physical differences of the materials will ultimately affect the performance of the final product). What Are Knitted Fabrics? Industrial knit fabrics are designed and manufactured for use […]
Heavy-Duty Knit Mesh Fabric: Nylon & Polyester
Mesh fabric is a knit material composed of evenly distributed openings to create a netting structure for breathable ventilation in textiles. Designs for these mesh fabrics tend to vary in dimensions, aperture openings, finishes, colors, and material weights. Heavy-duty mesh fabric, in particular, presents a versatile solution for rugged or demanding applications. Nylon and polyester, […]
Industrial Protective/Safety Fabrics 101: Types & Applications
Professionals working in high-risk environments face threats from explosions, fire, metal sparks, high-voltage power, sharp objects, and toxic or corrosive chemicals. They require reliable protective clothing to keep them safe from potential dangers. Industrial protective fabrics are technical clothing meant to protect workers from environmental and workplace hazards. Safety fabrics should be comfortable, provide maximum […]
Marine Mesh Fabrics | Sun, Salt & Moisture Resistant
Marine conditions are notoriously harsh. Moisture, corrosive salt water, UV radiation, and other factors cause standard fabrics to wear rapidly. With continuous exposure to marine conditions, these fabrics wear and fade. Marine fabrics are specifically engineered to withstand the extreme conditions common in marine operations. Marine mesh fabric is especially critical for the safe everyday […]
Nylon & Polyester Mesh Screen Filters
Mesh screen filters have an open-hole structure that enables them to capture and collect solid particles from liquid or air streams. Available in numerous designs and materials, they serve as a versatile filtration and skimming solution for many industrial, commercial, and recreational applications. At Jason Mills, we provide standard and custom knitted mesh fabrics in […]
Fire Resistant Fabrics | Fire Retardant vs. Fire Resistant
Flame-resistant and fire-retardant fabrics are essential safety tools in a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal applications. Technological improvements in these fabrics have facilitated the development flame barriers, coverings, numerous types of personal protective equipment, and more. This blog post will discuss the differences between flame-resistant and fire-retardant fabrics, common applications of these fabrics, and […]
Antimicrobial Fabric: What Is It?
Antimicrobial fabric is designed to fight the growth of bacteria, mold, fungus, and other microbes. These microbe-fighting properties come from a chemical treatment, or antimicrobial finish, that is topically applied to textiles during the finishing stage, granting them the ability to inhibit microbial growth. Antimicrobial textile is ideal for many commercial, residential, and industrial applications. […]
Nylon Mesh Fabric: All You Need to Know
At Jason Mills LLC, we offer superior knitted mesh fabrics in a variety of weights, sizes, colors, and finishes. Our mesh fabric is comprised of polyester, nylon, or polypropylene fibers and yarns. Most materials are mesh in orientation for enhanced breathability. These fabrics are useful for a variety of applications including industrial, occupational safety, recreational, […]
Fabric Finishes: Treatments, Types, and Considerations
When talking about textiles, the “finish” refers to the functional and aesthetic characteristics of the fabric achieved after all production and processing operations are complete. Depending on what finishing and treatment processes are employed, the final fabric can exhibit properties that vastly differ from the raw fabric, including in regard to color, texture, and performance. […]