Fibers made with Fortron? polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) from Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), the global technology and specialty materials company, are woven into Klopman International's newest fire resistant textile technology — the ...
The Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing industry, which supplies fiber made from using petrochemicals to producers of apparel, plastics and other consumer goods, has endured considerable challenges in the five years to 2013. Purchases of ...
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The 72nd Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) used its First Open Session to address what is likely the cotton industry's single greatest threat: synthetic fibers. The panel of expert speakers during the ...
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Made in France but affordable, Flax cones are oriented towards acoustic performance, high-tech and give an original design to the brand’s speaker drivers! After more than five years of research and development, engineers at Focal ...
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INVISTA, one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers has teamed up with Vardhman group, one of India’s largest core spinners, to develop spun yarns with LYCRA T166L Fiber that has been specially designed for ...
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INVISTA is one of the world's largest producers of nylon and spandex. Its innovations in the nylon, spandex, polyester and specialty materials industries play an integral part in items that touch people's lives every day. It has also ...
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Imperial Systems, Inc. has launched its DeltaMAXX cartridge filter, leaving all competitive models in the dust. By delivering twice the service life, ultra-clean air, and unparalleled cost savings, the DeltaMAXX, no matter how challenging ...
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The Clover, S.C.-based Synthetic Yarn and Fiber Association (SYFA) will hold its 2013 Fall Conference, titled "Resurgence of Textiles Back in the Region," September 26-27 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Charlotte. "After many struggles ...
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The exports of textiles and apparels from Italy to the US are growing at 15 percent annual rate, according to the Italian Fashion System or Sistema Moda Italia (SMI). Speaking at a seminar in New York, SMI president Claudio Marenzi said ...
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AATCC’s Chemical Applications Interest Group is sponsoring a symposium October 16 and 17, 2013, titled Textile Wet Processing: The Way Forward. The symposium will be held at the Textile Technology Center in Belmont, N.C., USA, and ...
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In today's society, wearing wigs is becoming more and more popular than ever before. Women in particular are attracted to the wearing of wigs, and celebrities, including Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Jenna Jameson, Tyra Banks, and Britney ...
The fibers used to make synthetic wigs can be very realistic-looking unless the wig becomes tangled and kinky -- a common problem with these hairpieces. It is usually the ends of the wig that will begin to show signs of losing the smooth, ...
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Americhem Inc., a global provider of custom color and additive solutions for synthetic fibers and technical textiles, will promote the Nofia line of inherently flame retardant polymers and additives at the Techtextil exhibition being held ...
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Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and ...
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Artificial turf is popular because of its low maintenance requirements. While it's common to see this on sports fields, many people are opting to get rid of the grass in their yard for this artificial form instead. Artificial turf is a form ...
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