Tullahoma, Tenn.-based military garments manufacturer Tennessee Apparel Corp. (TAC) and Newark, Del.-based W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., manufacturer of GORE-TEX? fabric, have partnered to produce a chemical and biological (CB) protective ...
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Clothing has always been the first thing to change following with the birth of a new Chinese dynasty, says Fang Hongjun, who has studied Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) clothing for 24 years at Beijing's Palace Museum. The Qing Dynasty's ...
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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 ...
Genomatica announced that additional companies have made sample parts that use BDO made with its bio-based process technology. In June, Lanxess announced that it had converted 20 tons of BDO made with Genomatica's process at their ...
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Undesirable electrostatic discharge on garments can be a nuisance and in some cases may be hazardous. Consumers are well aware of clinging garments and the mini electrostatic discharge caused by the rubbing action between fabric ...
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The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has prepared a draft notification for mandating use of four Fire Retardant (FR) textiles standards under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 1986, and has invited public opinion on the same ...
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Lakeland Industries, Inc. a leading global manufacturer of industrial protective clothing for industry, municipalities, healthcare and first responders on the federal, state and local levels, announced the hiring of new management for ...
As the depletion of Earth’s ozone layer continues, there is an increase in direct exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and as a result of research studies as well as skin cancer awareness organizations, the demand for sun protective ...
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A new study has revealed that the stunning iridescent wings of the tropical blue Morpho butterfly could expand the range of innovative technologies. Scientific lessons learnt from these butterflies have already inspired designs of new ...
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As more and more people desire to be fashionable and trendy at the pool, swimwear brands are sticthing fashion elements to attract more customers and to boost their sales. The changing trends of the consumers are prompting the ...
A chainsaw is a portable mechanical saw, powered by electricity, compressed air, hydraulic power, or most commonly a two-stroke engine. They can also clear fallen branches after a storm in a fraction of the time you'd spend with a hand saw. ...
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In metal workshops where several types of materials like steel, copper and aluminum are used to create new shapes and make structures using multiple pieces, lots of machinery needs to be used. Melting metal and joining them involves the ...
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The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology reported that bite injuries represent 1% of all emergency department admissions in the United States. Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group, the firm behind this new type of protective ...
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Researchers have long known that UV rays cause skin aging, and they've suspected that sunscreens could help prevent that. Now they have better, though not conclusive, evidence that's the case. Researchers in Australia, which has the ...
Switzerland-based food giant Nestlé has opened new laboratories at the Nestlé Research Center in Switzerland in order to study food-borne pathogens. The new facilities feature a high level of 'bio-containment', which means ...