What Is Custom Manufacturing? Is It Right for Your Company?
Leave a CommentMost consumers think of manufacturing as nothing more than a long line of automated machines creating thousands of copies of the same product every day. We can thank the TV show How It’s Made for this assumption. But what is custom manufacturing? In reality, manufacturing companies come in many different shapes and sizes. In many […]
Domestic vs. International Manufacturing: Which Is Better For Your Business?
Leave a CommentThe American economy would not be what it is today without outsourced manufacturing. But is it essential to the health of our industries? What was once a cost-effective solution is now facing problems. Emerging regulation standards, longer lead times, rising shipping costs, and quality control issues are plaguing the global manufacturing industry. Whether you […]
Bouckaert Industrial Textiles: How Our Sales Process Works
Leave a CommentVideo Transcript Working with a custom manufacturer isn’t always easy. That’s why Bouckaert Industrial Textiles strives to make our sales process easy for our customers. On first contact, we make an effort to figure out your exact needs. We discuss: Specifications Volume Testing requirements Desired outcome And any other requirement you may have. We document […]
Why Polyester Felt is the Best Choice for Acoustic Insulation
2 CommentsIn design, sound matters. The function of a space is not determined by its aesthetics only but also by the sounds it makes. “Sound may be invisible or only unconsciously perceived, but that doesn’t make it any less an architectural material than wood, glass, concrete, stone or light.” – Michael Kimmelman. Sound inextricably becomes attached […]
SAE Felt: What is it and how is it made?
1 CommentWhat is SAE Industrial Felt? SAE industrial felt, or technical felt, is nonwoven wool felt used in technical applications. There are two methods of manufacturing industrial felt: wet felting or dry needle punch felting. Technical felts are produced in a variety of thicknesses, densities, and compositions to meet a wide range of needs. The SAE, […]
How Acoustic Panels Can Save Employee Productivity
Leave a CommentThe Modern Office The modern office is not governed by a geometric design. Its architectural simplification breaks down the walls of cubicles to invite an open and airy work environment. This stimulates office culture and promotes personal interaction. The landscape may be pleasing but this minimalist approach to the office space comes with its issues. […]
7 Uses for Wool Felt: Nonwoven Wool Felt for Industrial Applications
Leave a CommentWool is a unique all-natural fiber with qualities that outshine many of its synthetic alternatives. 60% of all wool is used in the apparel industry, but wool felt is widely used in industrial applications. It is especially used in thermal insulation, acoustical insulation, gasket materials, and even saddle pads. A Brief History of Wool Humans […]
How Are Polyester Acoustic Panels Made & How To Identify Quality Panels
1 CommentOne of the hottest trends in office furniture and interior design is the rise of polyester (PET) acoustic panels. The use of these panels is growing significantly in markets such as construction, retrofits of existing offices, and other commercial and public spaces. Over the past 3 years, polyester acoustic panels have seen a massive upsurge […]
Bouckaert Invests In Acoustical Panel Market With New Equipment Coming 2021
Leave a CommentBouckaert Industrial Textiles is pleased to announce it’s further investment in its growing share of the polyester acoustical panel market. BIT hopes to continue its success in this space with the purchase of several pieces of new equipment that will be installed starting in Q1 2021. Bouckaert first entered the polyester acoustical panel market two […]
Needle Punch Felt, What Is It and How Is It Made?
Leave a CommentWhat is needle punch felt? When most people think of textiles, they think of products like shirts, jeans, and blankets. But the world of fabric goes far beyond clothing and blankets. Textiles are used to make everything from the seatbelts in your car to acoustic panels or desk dividers in your office to the blue […]