Royal Carolina Magazine

Quality Service. Personal Care. 7305 OLD FRIENDLY ROAD   |   GREENSBORO, NC 27410     (P) 336.292.8845   |   (F) 336.294.2396   |   WWW.ROYALCAROLINA.COM

WELCOME TOROYAL CAROLINA FAMILY OWNED FAMILY RUNFounding President: Felix A. Euforbia. Alice Euforbia Parker, President, Phil Euforbia, GM, Phil Euforbia Sr., Convert ManagerROYAL CAROLINA Royal Carolina, established in 1971 by Felix A. Euforbia, remains a family owned company. Mr. Euforbia spent his entire career in the textile industry and was a leader of all things printed drawing architectural plans, designed machines and held a patent for a method of coloring pile fabrics. Patent Information Method of Coloring File Fabric Filed 01/28/ 1965 Patent 3,419,413A. This invention relates to the art of obtainingcolored or printed designs on pile fabrics such as tufted or Woven, looped, mapped or cut pile fabrics, including carpet, rug, blanket and terry fabrics, and is especially concerned with effecting the coloring of very thick pile materials to the base of the piles for obtaining depth of color comparing aesthetically favorably with pre-dyed pile yarns. Our Mission “We are committed to providing quality service while fostering mutually beneficial business partnerships and creating a collaborative environment to bring superior products to market.” Our History Over the last 45 years, the company has adapted to new printing techniques, capabilities and product offerings for the textile industry. The ability to adapt and evolve coupled with the loyalty of the hardworking and dedicated staff is what has made the company successful. Royal Carolina offers competitive pricing on the printing of woven and nonwoven goods, in addition to finishes such as Fire Retardant, Durable Water Resistant, and Antimicrobial. Our latest offerings include Coating and Flexo Printing allowing us to bring even more variety to our product line. Our network of strategic partners and vendors allows us to aid our customers with every aspect of product development and production. We are available to assist with design, fabric sourcing and screen engraving.Growing strong for over 45 years ROYAL CAROLINA  |  2

2017 PROFILE Alice ParkerA CAROLINA STORY – Learn what itSOMETIMES YOU LOSE SIGHT OF means to be part ofHOW FAR YOU HAVE COME. the legacy of aby Alice Parker family owned andRecently, I watched the documentary called Still Now we find ourselves heavily into nonwovens. operated textileStanding – The Real Story of the NC Textile A whole new genre that has taken us into so printing company.Industry. (H. (2013). Retrieved December 22, many areas; automotive, filtration, prom & party,2016, from Youtube) It was very informative and bedding, furniture, industrial applications and so \"Do not forget us,detailed the roots of our great state of North much more. This business evolution seems so do not count us out,Carolina. It made me proud to know I was part far from where we began, but yet not. do not steal ourof this textile legacy’s past, present, and future. livings, because we Textiles are ingrained in North Carolinian's and are resilient and“Little did I know then we continue to make a living doing what we are have the samehow woven into our good at. Do not forget us, do not count us out, blood that broughtlives this business do not steal our livings, because we are resilient our forefatherswould become.” and have the same blood that brought our here to live the forefathers here to live the American Dream. American Dream.\"My father started our family in the textile world When I see this video I am impressed with thesewhen we relocated to North Carolina back in the people and proud to be one of them. What an1960’s. Little did I know then how woven into our amazing heritage we have.lives this business would become. First mybrother, then my sister, myself, my younger I know to have survived in this industry wesister, and finally my nephew. My dad created had to be resilient, hardworking, innovative,our family’s piece of the textile industry back in and dedicated to the families we supported.the early 70’s after 10 years with Fieldcrest Mills. There has been much carnage over the years in this business; living thru it has not been for the faint of heart.He had an idea, lots of ambition, some investors, Our biggest giants have fallen by the waysideand created Royal Carolina Corporation – a and become only a memory of those glory days.Textile Printing Company. He garnered contracts Some have broken apart or been reinvented.Thewith some big players to start the ball rolling. We fibers of textiles run deep though – we are abegan in towel printing and curtains, then tenacious bunch, and will not go away. The bitsapparel, dabbled in dart boards and tube socks, and parts left in forgotten mills are used by thosethen mattress ticking and lots of camouflage. still around or to start over... the cycle continues! ROYAL CAROLINA  |  3

What What do we do?Royal Carolina Corporation is a full-service commissioned Rotary Screen and Flexographic Printing, Coatingand Finishing Company located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Royal Carolina is dedicated to providingcustomers with on-time delivery and excellence in Service and Technology.We have an extensive network of distribution, manufacturing, and converting partnerships to assist you in awide variety of areas. Our range of services is far reaching and constantly expanding to fit your needs. Inaddition to our printing, finishing and coating capabilities, we can provide 100% inspection, trimming, slitting,testing and packaging to meet your requirements.Screen Maintenance SlittingFlexo in action TeamworkWarehouse Testing Warehouse ROYAL CAROLINA  |  4

Why Going Green Why Royal Carolina? Green Your Goal is Our Goal practices The Royal Carolina family of experienced and dedicated staff focuses on are providing you with the best possible experience. Our network of strategic important partners and vendors allows us to aid you with every aspect of product part of our development and production. We not only focus on quality service we business. strive to give every customer the personal care they deserve. Featured Business Many products that you see day to day have been produced here. We have been highlighted in Nonwovens Magazine for the Company Capabilities Issue and some of our prints have been on Display at TechTextil in Atlanta.ROYAL CAROLINA  |   5

ROTARY SCREEN PRINTINGRotary screen printing uses woven metal mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil. The stencil forms open areas where ink pushes through and transfers to the substrate using a roller or blade. One color prints per screen, so several screens used together to create high quality,multi-colored designs. The belt guides the substrate under the cylinders that rotate in place.Printing Printing up to 12 colorsCapabilities 25.25”, 32” and 35.9” repeat sizesInclude: Widths from 45” to 90” Printing on a variety of fabrics Co-polyester and HDPE adhesive printing “Anti-skid” printing Puff printing Metallic Printing Logo printing 100% inspection Packaging to meet your requirements Testing available to meet specifications Color matching and Table Strike-Offs ROYAL CAROLINA  |   6

TEXTILE FINISHING Royal Carolina provides opportunities for you to maximize your impact and grow yourbusiness. Our experienced team is available to help with product development to get the most out of your fabrics.Industries served to include Filtration, Automotive, Medical, Absorbent, Bedding, as well as many others.Finishing DWR-Durable Water RepellentsCapabilities DOR-Durable Oil RepellentsInclude Durable Fire Retardants Non-Durable (Salt Based) Fire Retardants Antimicrobials Hand Builders for Stiffness and Pleating Pigment Pad Dyes Specialty Black Dyes Skintex MRIII We are experienced in meeting MVSS-302, NFPA-701, and other standards. ROYAL CAROLINA  |   7

FLEXO PRINTING We have a low-cost solution for your high volume (30,000+ yards) print needs.Our Flexographic printing allows prints up to 4 colors on woven, nonwoven or paper goods forjust pennies a yard. Customizing your products has never been easier or more cost-effective. We work with major corporations and privately held companies to help grow their business.Flexo Widths from 14\" to 64\" with inline slittingCapabilities Up to 4 color printingInclude Pattern repeats from 18\" to 36\" Variety of materials printable Paper Pointbond Polyester Polypropylene Lightweight woven (cotton, cotton blends) Filter Media & More! ROYAL CAROLINA  |   8

FLEXO PRINTING CAN ELEVATE YOUR BRANDWe have a team of experienced professionals that can help you get the most out of your products. We specialize in quality printing and personalized customers experiences. Please contact us today to see what Flexo printing can do for you and your brand.Flexo can run up to 100 yards a minute and cut your turn around times. Low-cost printing for your high volume needsPrinting LOGOS with ease ROYAL CAROLINA  |   9

Additional Services Established quality procedures to meet your needs Guaranteed returns on production orders Lab samples for product development 5-10 yard table strike off's We help bring your ideas to life INSPECTION STRIKE-OFF'S TESTING Customer specific testing procedures available CONVERTING Certified results from our partnered labs on requestWAREHOUSING Over 45 years of printing and finishing expertise Chemical development to your specification CONSULTATION Slitting and trimming on request Packaging to your specifications Artwork and pattern assistance Sampling available on request/on-site STUDIO We can warehouse your fabric for quicker availability We accept container loads and/or trucks We work with your development teams directly We can assist in development of new products R&D ROYAL CAROLINA  |  10

SPECIFICATIONS Industries Fabrics Industries Served Fabrics Printed AUTOMOTIVE (E.G. LINERS, SEATS, FILTERS) Woven: Nonwoven: INDUSTRIAL (E.G. SORBENT PRODUCTS) FILTRATION (E.G. AIR FILTERS) COTTONS POLYESTER APPAREL (E.G. LININGS, SHIRTS) BEDDING (E.G. COVERS, PADS) POLYESTERS NYLONSMEDICAL (E.G. PADS, GOWNS, DISPOSABLES) NYLONS POLYPROPYLENE MILITARY (E.G. CAMOUFLAGE, NETTING) POLYPROPYLENE BLENDS CONSTRUCTION (E.G. WRAPS, BARRIERS) LANDSCAPING (E.G. WEED BLOCK, COVERS) Knits: FURNITURE (E.G. UNDERPINNING, LOGOS) JERSEY RIBS INDUSTRIAL PAPERInks & Finishes Services Inks & Finishes Additional Services HYDROPHILIC/PHOBIC- OIL & WATER FIRE RETARDANT & ANTIMICROBIAL PATTERN SAMPLING COLOR MATCHING STAIN & SOIL PROTECTION TRIMMING-SLITTING-CONVERTING HAND BUILDER & HEAT SET INSPECTION & WAREHOUSING DESIGN ASSISTANCE TINTING/PAD DYE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & R&D INSECT REPELLENT PRINT WIDTHS- 45” TO 90 BINDERS & ANTI-STAT FLEXO 15\" - 64\" URETHANE/ACRYLIC WATER-BASED PIGMENT INK ROYAL CAROLINA  |   11

PartnersPartners & Vendors On behalf of Royal Carolina, we would like to thank our vendors and partners. We appreciate their dedication and willingness to collaborate with us to provide quality services and products to our customers. We are always looking to build new partnerships and welcome the opportunity to learn more about what you do. If you are interested please contact us at 336-292-8845. At Outlast Technologies, Inc., their mission is to make the world a more comfortable place by bringing balance to everybody’s temperature.Cotton Incorporated, funded by U.S. growers of upland cotton and importers of cotton and cotton textile products, is a research and marketing company. The Program is designed and operated to improve the demand for and profitability of cotton. ROTHTEC Engraving Corporation is our PREFERRED Vendor for screen engraving of rotary and galvano screens. They are a world leader in the engraving of rotary screens and in the production of custom nickel sleeves, screens, and other hybrid cylindrical forms for process applications. OXCO is qualified to respond to many customer demands. OXCO continually evaluates its production services to ensure they offer consistent, high quality, and efficient output. OXCO collaborates with the spirit of partnership while working closely with our customers and industry professionals to develop unique applications and custom nonwoven products. Skintex MR III provides a knock dead/knockdown effect for insects when they land on any textile treated with it and is the only EPA registered microencapsulated technology based on Permethrin. Pulcra Chemicals is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative specialty chemicals for the Fiber, Textile, and Leather industry. Emalgom, LLC brings a combination of diverse markets, products, and applications together with energetic professionalism. Emalgom brings over 40 years of experience in sales and efficiency consulting. ROYAL CAROLINA  |  12