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Poplin fabric also called tabinet is a plain weave material characterized by crosswise ribs. Tightly woven, it contains fine warp yarns and coarser weft yarns. It is a strong material most often found in shirts, dresses and pajamas. The average poplin weight is around 100 g/m 2....
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In view of the evolving pandemic situation in Shanghai, the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics and Yarn Expo Autumn fairs will now take place from October 21-23, 2022 instead of their original August date. These international fairs will be held at the same venue, National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai) alongside CHIC and PH Value....
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How to stay cool on a hot summer day? Wear fabrics built for the heat. Cotton, linen, viscose, silk – there are dozens of summer-friendly materials you can choose for your wardrobe. The best fabric to opt for when the temperature rises should be breathable and comfortable....
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If you want your bed to feel as luxurious as a cloud, you need to get the best bedding money can buy. After you invest in a high-quality mattress, topper, and plush pillows, consider swapping out your scratchy bed sheets. There is a dizzying array of bed sheets available today, which makes finding the right sheets for you an overwhelming task. Fortunately, some sheet materials—including Supima cotton—can make the process easy....
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Pima cotton is an ultra-soft fabric that incorporates long cotton fibers. Most types of cotton use relatively short fibers, but Pima is one of a few kinds of cotton that are considered to be extra-long staple (ELS) cotton, which means that they are composed of fibers that are longer than 34 millimeters....
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The fifth Muslim Fashion Festival (MUFFEST) at Jakarta ended recently, after showcasing the up-to-date designs from 117 designers and brands throughout the four-day event....
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String Theory has launched an innovative, interactive project called Supersymmetry. The online textile design platform allows users to design hyper-personalized scarves that can be divided in two and shared with a loved one. The project was inspired by the classic, heart-shaped friendship pendant and the theory of supersymmetry....
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UP also boasts an intense commitment to sustainability: all the collection's five designs feature post-consumer recycled polyester content in their construction. All of the textiles are woven in North America at employee- or family-owned mills, all serve a dual purpose for both upholstery and wrapped panel applications (meeting both flame code requirements), and all are third party certified SCS Indoor Advantage Gold....
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The Swinging Sixties is known for major shifts in culture, politics, music, and fashion. Between second-wave feminism and the assassinations of major world leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and Malcom X, the tumultuous decade had a direct connection with how people chose to express themselves through style....
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This Thursday, August 13th at 10:00 am EDT, Kvadrat will be hosting 'Textiles and Wellbeing: The New Normal,' a webinar that explores the role of textiles in the wake of COVID19 - from health and safety to mental wellbeing, creativity, and beyond....
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