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Surfaceskins contain a reservoir of alcohol gel and a membrane with tiny valves that dispense the gel onto the surface where it is pressed when opening a door, self-disinfecting it within seconds. ...
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To understand the diverse properties of colours and effects of colourants, it needs to be understood as a material in itself – with an agency of its own. In addition to its visual features, the chemical substances colourants are made of may change and fade over time....
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A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota’s Design of Active Materials and Structures Lab (DAMSL) and Wearable Technology Lab (WTL) details the development of a temperature-responsive textile that can be used to create self-fitting garments powered only by body heat. The study, led by graduate students Kevin Eschen and Rachael Granberry and professors Julianna Abel and Brad Holschuh was recently published in Advanced Materials Technologies. ...
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Academics from the University of Leeds and specialists from detergent maker Procter & Gamble have wrung out new insight into how laundering clothing affects fading, colour runs and microfibre release. ...
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The rate of duty drawback on both non-textile and textile products should be enhanced to 7 per cent to achieve export targets, according to Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Muhammad Ashraf Malik, who recently said incentive schemes for exporters are vital to keep the industry competitive in the international market....
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Karl Mayer, a Germany-based innovative market leader for solutions in warp knitting, warp preparation for weaving and technical textiles, has launched its first series of warp knitted jersey articles, garnering great interest, especially among international lingerie brands. These supple, next-to-skin fabrics are called Jersey Evolution. ...
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AATCC is a leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members in about 50 countries throughout the world....
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COTTON USA, a non-profit and promoter of US cotton fibre, has joined forces with Chinese designer Liu Wei to present collections of US cotton school uniforms at Shanghai International Occupational Uniform Exhibition (OUE) from July 23-25. As a result of the show, COTTON USA gained three new uniform licensees representing 10,800 bales of US cotton. ...
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After the outbreak of COVID-19, Philippines is upbeat that foreign buyers would continue to look at it as a source for clothes to be sold. And with the proposed passing of Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization Act (CITIRA) into law, new investments into the garment factories are expected to rise....
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Outdoor mark Timberland launched a collection of workwear made from recycled materials. The company has implemented ReBOTL technology to create a revolutionary material for the entire range using recycled plastic bottles. Calling the material RPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate), the brand has currently used more than 445 metric tons of plastic waste for this collection which includes plastic bottles....
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