Garmatex Technologies, Inc., an innovative leader in the research and development of scientifically-engineered fabrics and technologies, has successfully completed the testing of its Kottinu? fabric to occupational health and safety ("OHS") ...
Richmond, Va.-based DuPont Protection Technologies, a business unit of Wilmington, Del.-based DuPont, has announced it will increase production capacity of specialty colored DuPont? Kevlar? yarn at its Richmond plant. The company reports ...
The future of fashion fabrics is more environmental friendly than ever with more innovative ideas and techniques. The Indian textile industry is more inclined towards reducing the negative environmental impact and focus more on how the ...
Most manufacturers of ready-made-clothes are still finding it difficult to ensure proper fit for their products, despite the new body measurement tables on the basis of the German serial measurement campaign SizeGERMANY and the resulting 3D ...
In our ageing society, the need for discrete incontinence solutions is growing. At the same time, the waste problem with these products is increasing. Kelheim Fibres, the leading manufacturer of viscose speciality fibres, has created a ...
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A historic settlement announced today with the Kerr-McGee Corporation and certain of its affiliates (“New Kerr-McGee”), and their parent Anadarko Petroleum Corporation will greatly benefit environmental cleanups at the Welsbach ...
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The studs and clasps on the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and small children. The recalled overall corduroy dungaree pants were sold in light brown and red in sizes 0-24 months and 2Y through 4Y. There are two ...
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When come to China, many visitors would like to buy some souvenirs. The smooth silk product is certainly the best choice. Before buying them, it is always wise to learn the common sense of the silk product including the function, ...
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The silk textiles are generally known as ling (twill damask), luo (gauze), juan (silk tabby) and duan (satin). They are further subdivided into juan (silk tabby), qi (damask on tabby), luo (gauze), sha (plain gauze), ling (twill damask), ...
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The fabrics and yarns used in traditional embroidery vary from place to place. Wool, linen, and silkhave been in use for thousands of years for both fabric and yarn. Today, embroidery thread is manufactured in cotton, rayon, and novelty ...
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Embroidery stitches are the smallest units in embroidery. Embroidery patterns are formed by doing many embroidery stitches, either all the same or different ones, either following a counting chart on paper, following a design painted on the ...
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A quick stroll down the aisle of Target, WalMart or Bed Bath and beyond and you can find plenty of foreign-made sheets, blanket, pillows and comforters. The American Textile Industry has practically disappeared in the face of low priced ...
Scientists at ASU are celebrating their recent success on the path to understanding what makes the fiber that spider’s spin – weight for weight – at least five times as strong as piano wire. They have found a way to obtain ...
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SPINEXPO®,Indigo,Printsource and DG Expo have found New York City a good venue.At SpinExpo,yarn spinners,fiber companies and producers of textile machinery had news.Indigo and Printsource had new exhibitors.DG Expo,a biannual show ...
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Stress and fatigue are two of the major contributors to decreased employee productivity and increased disability. Ergomats, now available through Creative Safety Supply, will improve work quality and help workers feel better. The ...
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