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1 Coated and Laminated FabricsPutting the industry in perspective itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Clemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 itaCoating and laminating is done andis involved in many industriesPaper, paint, packaging, textiles --among othersOur concern is Textile Coating and LaminatingCoating and laminating are Textile finishingprocesses designed to add or improve functionand to add value to a material and/or to createa material with specific properties. itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Coating: Polymer or elastomer, usually in viscous form, is applied directly onto the fabric and cured. A variety of techniques are used. A bond-coat (adhesive) may or may not be : A pre-made or extruded film isbonded onto the substrate, generally withthermal or adhesive bonding.

2 Curing isgenerally not and laminating can involvevirtually every Textile form: Fibers, Yarns, Fabrics (woven, knit or nonwoven) itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 And many polymers/elastomers:Rubbers of all types (natural and synthetic),acrylic, vinyl, urethane, silicone, PTFE ..the list goes on and and laminating: Can be done for aesthetics or for function itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 May be disposable (limited use) or durableCombinations of polymer and substrate are virtually endlessIn theory, combinations are chosen forspecific properties necessary to do the job. itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000In practice, combinations are chosen most often because they are available, inexpensive, or simply convenientMany techniques are used: Yarn coating Spread coating - many variants Dipping/Impregnating Calendering Extrusion coating/laminating Film to substrate bonding Combinations itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Coated and laminated textiles may be seen orunseen, decorative or functional, critical or anenhancement, simple or sophisticated, highvolume or specialized, inexpensive or costly.

3 ItaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 C/L systems and materials are versatileC/L fabrics are used virtually everywhereThe market is vast and fragmentedMaking accurate counting extremely difficultitaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Clemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000itaINFORMATION!Everyone wants finite information -numbers! How big? How many pounds? How many yards? Who does what/how much? Where/what are the markets? Which markets are growing/declining?Clemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 itaAAAA pppppppplllliiiiccccaaaattttiiiioooonnnn 11119999999955551111999999998888 EEEESSSSTTTTIIIIMMMMAAAATTTTEEEE22220000 00005555%%%%CCCCAAAAGGGGRRRR 99995555---- 00005555$$$$ VVVV aaaalllluuuueeee2222000000005555 Agricultural741 817 1021 4944 Construction849 958 1266 4316 Clothing/Shoes - Technical Components647 697 824 7642 Geotextiles251 322 574 2656 Home Furnishing - Technical Components1439 1647 2259 9678 Industrial Applications 1523 1733 2344 11556 Medical1177 1301 1652 9526 Transportation1918 2071 2483 14365 Sport/Leisure237 275 390 2505 Packaging423 483 658 2915 Protective117 141 215 2227 Totals*9321 t 10445 t 13688 t $ 72,330 Environmental(Crosses several areas)

4 167200 Source: David Rigby Associates , Manchester, UK/Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany, 1997/ita estimatesNOTE: 1995 $ volume was $49,963 million. * Totals slightly off due to roundingTable - 1 Textile volume (tons) and growth by application 1995-2005and Dollar value by application 2005 Coated and laminated fabrics areused in all the listed areas!C/L materials cut across allindustry segments! itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Agriculture Construction Clothing itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Bulk containersFencingSeed/crop coversBagsShade materialsIrrigation systemsPond linersIrrigationHosesSafety fencingWind coversConcrete curingSafety vestsHosesConveyer BeltingTruck coversDrainage ditchesSubstrate preparationArchitectural structuresShoe uppers and liningsArtificial leather/bags/beltsRainwearGarment liningsBacking/stiffenersWater/stain repellantsCombining different materialsGlovesHats Geotextiles Home Furnishings Industrial itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9.

5 2000 Settling pond linersIrrigation linersLandfill liners & coversSoil stabilizersErosion barriersUpholsteryTrimCarpet backingDrapery backingBedding Artificial leatherConveyor beltsFiltrationBarrier materialsField coversAbrasive backingMechanical rubber goods Medical Transportation Sport/Leisure itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Barrier materialsImplantsBandagesProsthetic devicesGlovesIncontinence materialsUpholsteryBody bagsHygiene productsSeating/Trim forautomotive, trucks, aircraft, busesHoses/BeltsTiresHeadliningSeatingCa rpetingAirbagsTruck coversAthletic shoesArtificial leather/bags/beltsRainwearBackpacksTents Exercise matsExercise equipmentBallsSeatingField Covers Packaging Protective itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Bulk containersHouse WrapLumber WrapGas holdingBarrier packagingLiquid bulk storage/haulingWaterproof materialsGlovesCut/slash resistant materialsApronsClean roomChemical/haz-mat suitsFootwearSpace suits itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 May be disposable (limited use) or durableCoating and laminating:Can be done for aesthetics or for function itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Textile Form 19951998 ESTIMATE2005 %CAGR 95- 05$ Value2005 Yarns/Fibers9321 10445 13688 37593 Fabrics3406 36134096 29865 Composites1492 17572581 9156 Other Textiles 1917 21252711 14058 Totals9321 t 10445 t 13688 t $ 72,330 Source.

6 David Rigby Associates , Manchester, UK/Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany, 1997/ita esstimates Table - 2 Textile volume (tons) and growth by product type 1995-2005 and Dollar value by product type for 2005 itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 RRRR eeeeggggiiiioooonnnn11119999999955551111 999999998888 EEEESSSSTTTTIIIIMMMMAAAATTTTEEEE22220000 00005555%%%%CCCCAAAAGGGGRRRR 99995555---- 00005555$$$$ VVVV aaaalllluuuueeee2222000000005555W. Europe2367 2571 3111 15733E. Europe296 359 563 3261N. America3057 3292 3886 18923S. America280 318 428 2271 Asia2696 3147* 451 136 179 904 Rest of World 505 622 1011 5371 Totals9321 t 10445 t 13688 t $72,330 Source.

7 David Rigby Associates , Manchester, UK/Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany, 1997/ita estimeates Takes into account significant downturn in Asian Market 1998 Table - 3 Textile volume (tons) and growth by region 1995-2005and Dollar value by region 2005 CCCC aaaatttteeeeggggoooorrrryyyy111199999999 8888 EEEESSSSTTTTIIIIMMMMAAAATTTTEEEE11119999 999966661111999999992222 GGGG rrrroooowwwwtttthhhh1111999999992222---- 1111999999996666 Coated Fabrics, not rubberized 2133 1, Coated , including expanded vinyl coated918 25%Other c/l fabrics and Coated yarns 1083 25% Coated fabrics, not rubberized, * 132 22% not specified by kind Source: Bureau of Census, Annual Survey of Manufacturers, 1996/ita estimeatesTable - 4 Value ($millions) of Shipments for SIC 2295 Coated Fabrics, not rubberizedDollar value/growth 1992-1996 itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 IIII tttteeeemmmm1111999999999999 EEEESSSSTTTTIIIIMMMMAAAATTTTEEEEAAAA nnnnnnnnuuuuaaaallll GGGG rrrroooowwwwtttthhhh RRRR aaaatttteeee 00003333//// 99998888 Coated Fabrics Motor Non-auto Protective Book Awnings, Tents, Source: Adapted from a study by The Freedonia Group, Inc.

8 , (Cleveland, OH)/ita estimates Table - 5 Coated Fabrics Demand by Market 1999 Estimates & AGR (million square yards) itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Clemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000itaTrendsFrom the Freedonia Group Report The market demand will grow at AGR thru 2003 Demand estimated at 635 msy in 2003 with value of $ Growth driven by automotive and transportation, protectiveclothing, awnings/canopies (including signage), and smallvolume niche markets Deceleration of growth will occur in all markets thru 2003 Slower than average growth will occur in furniture, Industrial ,commercial tents and book coverings. Average prices will decline - average price $ in 2003 Treated, non- Coated materials may be good alternatesCoating and Laminating Market Trends.

9 The industry is global - and becoming more so Environmental issues will have more impact Recycling a major environmental issue New techniques and materials will evolve to help resolveproblems and create better products Verticalization will increase Alliances and partnerships will be more common Increased use of nonwovens Greater use of composites itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 Clemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 itaThe coating and laminating industry is large, exciting The versatility of the processes allowcreative problem solving itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 There is the need for quality productdevelopment and for research anddevelopment of new products and processesInnovation and creativity arethe keys to the future!Well, I see my time is about up!Clemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 itaClemson Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 itaWilliam C.

10 (Bill) SmithINDUSTRIAL Textile ASSOCIATES110 Shady Creek CourtGreer, SC 29650864-292-8121/Fax 864-292-5333email: Coated Fabrics - May 9, 2000 ita