Intertape Polymer Group introduces the all new NOVA-SHIELD II™ woven coated fabrics.
Sarasota, Florida – April 14, 2003 – Proving that more weight does not necessarily mean more strength, Intertape Polymer Group’s new Nova-Shield™ II woven coated fabrics are now competing with – in fact, in many ways superior to – similar top-of-the-line PVC products used for membrane structures or any other fabric application requiring flame retardant properties and UV protection. In addition to being lighter weight, the new high-tech Nova-Shield™ II has unmatched tear strength to weight ratio, wider widths, reduced fading and no plasticizers.
"The lighter weight of our patented weave means faster installation times, saving our customers money,” says Carey Ewanik, Intertape’s Product Manager for Nova-Shield II™. “Maintenance of the building is easier since Nova-Shield II™ does not contain plasticizers, there are no odors and the product can be cleaned with plain soap and water, as opposed to the solvents required for cleaning PVC fabrics. We have worked very hard to improve this fabric to the point where we can honestly say we are equal in performance to structural PVC fabrics that are much heavier in weight.” Improvements to the Nova-Shield II™ product include higher seam strength by heat sealing, greater abrasion resistance, improved stability during the application of tension and enhanced UV protection. Given the weight of the fabric we have achieved amazing Strength to Weight Ratios.
Another advantage Nova-Shield II™ has over other polyolefin structural fabrics is that it is now produced in two weights. While the 4 mil (12 ounce) coated product remains the most cost effective woven fabric weight, Intertape Polymer Group is the only company that offers a super-strong, extra-durable 6 mil (14.8 ounce) coated product for high-end building needs. Nova-Shield II™ offers excellent fungal resistance, beating our toughest competitor in the ASTM G21-96 fungal resistance test. Traces of fungal growth were detected on competitive fabric. Nova-Shield II™ remained free of growth.
The durable and versatile Nova-Shield II™, which meets flame-resistant standards and codes is ideal for sports arenas, exhibition halls, recreational shelters, event tents, industrial buildings, agricultural barns and much more. It comes in a variety of colours, in both translucent and blackout styles.
Since 1981 Intertape Polymer Group Inc., a publicly owned company, has strategically grown to support operations in 21 facilities with approximately 2,600 employees. Intertape develops and manufactures a broad range of packaging products that reflect the needs of our customers. These include one of the largest offerings of tapes available: pressure-sensitive and water-activated carton sealing, cloth duct, double-coated, masking, HVAC, electrical/electronic, filament, and high-performance specialty tapes. Intertape also produces a wide variety of shrink film, stretch film, carton sealing and shrink packaging equipment, woven coated fabrics and flexible intermediate bulk containers.
For more information, please contact:
Carey Ewanik
NovaShield™ Product Manager
Phone: 780-417-5558
Fax: 780-417-5556
cewanik@itape.com