Industrial Category: Technical Award

Celplast Metallized Products Ltd.
Product: Metallized Fabric

The Technical Award in the Industrial Category was bestowed on Celplast, the metallizer of a corona-treated LDPE/nonwoven PP for Innovative Insulations Inc., Arlington, Texas. Converter of the patent-pending outerwear lining fabric is PGI Fabrene, North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Flexibility, drapability and machinability of the metallized, microperforated PP was crucial as it needed to be processed on conventional fabric equipment. Low puncture resistance, high tear resistance and high drapability make it easy to sew. The nonwoven PP also eliminates any rustling and crinkling noise associated with the fabric rubbing against itself or the inner surfaces of the clothing to which it is sewn. Microperfs maximize breathability. Judges noted this application moves metallizing into a new market and advances its usage.