Quick Response codes are two-dimensional bar codes originally designed for the automotive industry to allow information to be decoded at high speeds.  Thanks to our trusty smart phones, we all have scanners to decipher these codes right in our pockets.

QR codes can give customers immediate access to what is relevant, which is exactly the way I like my information: fast and concise.  From real estate listings to coffee cups, QR codes are printed on everything nowadays!  You can even find QR codes printed on stretch fabrics!

At Pine Crest Fabrics, we pride ourselves in our ability to make your custom artwork into a one-of-a-kind print design.  Do you want your active-wear apparel to be a walking billboard for your company?  We can generate a QR code that links right to your website or a specific promotion and print it on your favorite active-wear spandex fabric.

Scan the code above and see where it takes you!

What makes polyurethane coating so special?  Polyurethane coating enhances the performance abilities of fabric in many ways.  The polyurethane is applied to the back of many stretch fabrics as a thick layer of polymer.  A common use of polyurethane is for wind and waterproof outerwear that can still allow water vapor to slowly diffuse through it, making fabric breathable.

Polyurethane coated spandex fabrics are even used in many high-tech swimsuits.  The coating can enhance the performance abilities of a typical spandex blend fabric by adding buoyancy, especially for competitive swimmers.

This month, we are offering some of our polyurethane coated nylon-spandex blends for a discount.  If you want high-performance fabric in stylish prints, check out our promotional stretch fabrics below!

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The only reason why I watch the Grammys?  I am all about the fashion and the fabrics!  Here’s how some of the top stars rated in my book:

Best Use of the “It” Fabric:

Adele:  Adele sparkled in this sequin-studded black mesh dress.  Mesh fabrics are popping up everywhere!  The feminine silhouette created by the mesh softened the structured lines of her dress for an award-winning look.

Best Use of Spandex:

Katy Perry performed in a futuristic metallic body suit.  Thank goodness for the spandex blend that allowed this skin-tight number to stretch far enough for her awkward dance moves.  Sorry boys, no wardrobe malfunction this time thanks to our favorite stretch fabric!   

Worst Dressed Performer:

There is no question that Rihanna was the worst-dressed performer at the Grammys.  Not only did she abuse the star fabric of the day with her cropped mesh top, but she turned her nylon-spandex blend tights into something that resembled Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman.”

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The United States Olympic Committee has chosen Ralph Lauren to design the official Olympic apparel for Team USA for the Olympics 2012.

This isn’t the world-famous designer’s first shot at being involved with the Olympics.  Ralph Lauren also designed the Team USA uniforms for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China and the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C.

While we do not get a sneak peek of these uniforms, the US Olympic Committee does admit that Team USA’s red, white, and navy uniforms will be channeling Team USA uniforms from the 1948 London Olympic Games.

Exactly how much spandex do you think it takes to make Olympic-quality active wear for our champions?   The world may never know…  We do know that we are seeing an increase of popularity in our red, white, and blue stretch fabrics.  To see our favorites, CLICK HERE!!!

http://seekingalpha.com/news-article/2102246-ralph-lauren-announces-u-s-olympic-paralympic-athlete-roster-for-london-2012

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=ycn-10639757