New research has revealed that there is a huge shortfall in funding for energy-saving programmes that would help alleviate the burden on families in fuel poverty. The figures, compiled by National Energy Action (NEA), found that the ...
A busy year full of great new projects lies ahead for Isbjörn, the Swedish company founded 2005 by Maria Frykman Forsberg and Camilla Schmidt. The ISBJÖRN collection offers all the necessary layers your child will need to be ...
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Zensah, a Miami based compression apparel company, has announced the launch of its Seamless Power Running Jacket. The Zensah running jacket does what other companies have been unable to do thus far – create the most comfortable, ...
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Milan-based Thermore S.p.A., a manufacturer of thermal insulation, has launched Thermore Pro for outdoor apparel applications. Features of the insulation, which is made with 50 percent recycled fiber, include softness, warmth, water ...
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Clever Ideas for Outdoor Kitchens Outdoor kitchens are great for entertaining, and they add value to your home. You can choose to do the work yourself and make the kitchen more affordable, or you can invest in professional services to ...
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The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has released its first ebook designed to help retailers better serve their customers. CRI is the trade association representing U.S. carpet manufacturers. The Carpet Chronicles: Highlights from the CRI ...
Showers Pass introduced its new line of wet weather cycling gloves at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market here this week. The Crosspoint line combines a merino wool liner with an OutDry waterproof membrane. The line includes four models ...
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Cycling apparel company Craft plans to offer consumers a 30-day guarantee on base layers and jerseys, a bold step for Huub Valkenburg, the company’s CEO. But he’s confident that once cyclists wear Craft’s cycling apparel, ...
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One of the most colorful booths at the International Builders' Show belongs to Formica, the Cincinnati-based inventor of laminate, which celebrates 100 years in 2013. To mark the milestone, the company is unveiling its new Formica Laminate ...
Massif, in partnership with the Military Fabrics Division of W. L. Gore & Associates, announces the commercial introduction of Massif® Battleshield™ and Massif Battleshield X™ fabrics, two revolutionary new nylon-faced, ...
It’s tartan and tweeds month at the online interior design store Fabricsandpapers.com, which offers one of the best selection of tartan wallpaper and fabrics on the web. The latest additions to their tartan emporium reflect the ...
Now, University of Georgia scientists have fabricated what is thought to be the world's first LED that emits warm white light using a single light emitting material, or phosphor, with a single emitting center for illumination. The material ...
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We all know that a great pair of tights is a really cost efficient way to update your wardrobe and transform your pins, but the majority of fashion styles out there are sheers featuring opaque designs. Which is all well and good, but with ...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Jim Harman, the retired CEO and president of Norco Products, died Saturday from complications following a stroke. He was 69. Harman joined Norco Bicycles — now part of Live to Play Sports ...
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Massif, in partnership with the Military Fabrics Division of W. L. Gore & Associates, announces the commercial introduction of Massif Battleshield and Massif Battleshield X fabrics, two revolutionary new nylon-faced, flame resistant, water ...
Tags: fabrics, Military Fabrics, nylon