A Wellford, S.C.-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals for textiles, pulp and paper, consumer, food and beverage, and other applications — has introduced StarSoft BIS 45 reactive silicone softener for finishing 100-percent cotton ...
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The European Union has assured Bangladesh that it would not follow the US on the continuation of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) facilities, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). ...
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The regional government of Peru’s southeastern province of Puno will invest approximately US$ 28.7 million over the next six years for improving the alpaca production chain. Puno’s regional Governor Mauricio Rodriguez said ...
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There are some holiday traditions that will always remain. Cookie baking with your grandma. Watching old movies with your family on a winter's night. Caroling with friends from your residence hall. The list goes on, but there is one more ...
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Sweater coats old and new have a long fashion history. Whether retro or modern you can find them online or knit your own. Knitted garments have been around for a long time. Knitting is such an ancient craft that no one knows who first ...
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The term "sweater" is a catch-all for a variety of knit garments. Although the term often refers to a pullover, it can also refer to a cardigan, a garment that opens and fastens down the front. Within either group, there is a great variety ...
The definition of an "ugly Christmas sweater" is any sweater with a Christmas theme that is considered in bad taste, tacky, or gaudy. While what is in bad taste is debatable, general consensus says that more is uglier, more embellishments, ...
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A sweater by definition is a knitted top, and knitted garments have been around a very long time. So the real answer to who invented the sweater is the same answer to "who invented knitting?" Knitting by definition is the process of using ...
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Among several types of industries, textile industry in India is developing at a fast pace. This industry has contributed significantly towards Indian economy's growth & development. The variety of fabrics offered by textile companies is ...
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Peru's Ministry of Production, Promperu and the ACP Group have signed an agreement to jointly promote exports of cotton garments from Gamarra to Brazil. As per the agreement, the goal is to achieve textile and garment exports of US$ ...
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Linen has been "a warm-weather go-to fabric for ages," according to Lucky magazine. And GQ and the Gentleman's Gazette recommend it for outings this summer. But all three style magazines caution that linen can be a challenge to keep crisp. ...
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From 1 to 4 July, a business and institutional mission organized by Italian Trade Promotion Agency and ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, will be travelling to Ethiopia. The mission is intended to strengthen ...
Bangladesh's export potential to the European Union has not been fully tapped though the country gets very good market access, Ambassador William Hanna, Head of the EU Delegation in Dhaka, has said. Inaugurating a two-day workshop on ...
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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") ...
The Vidya Award has taken place for the second time - and this year's winners have already been selected. The official prize-giving ceremony was held at the recent Texprocess in Frankfurt. The idea behind the Vidya Award is to encourage ...
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