Year 2008: Textile Machinery in Reverse Gear Free Download - New! New ISO standard introduced for safer dry-cleaning machines: ISO published a new International Standard, providing safety requirements for dry-cleaning machines. Laundry and dry laundry cleaning frequently use perchloroethylene or combustible solvent which are potentially dangerous to health ...
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Study of Quotas in South African Textile Industry Free Download - New! The current question on most peoples lips within South Africa's clothing industry is will the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) extend the quotas on Chinese apparel and textiles that are due to end this year? However, I feel extension or no extension will make very little difference to the economics of this industry sector ...
The Energy Challenge: Implications for the Middle East and the Global Chemical Industry Free Download - New! Shell Chemicals' Executive Vice President Mr. Ben van Beurden presented a speech on The Energy Challenge: Implications for the Middle East and the Global Chemical Industry at Dubai in December, 2008 The speaker has tried to define the global energy challenge as succinctly as possible. The present speech is an attempt to encapsulate what this may mean for the Middle East and the global chemical industry ...
'Stone' Washing Jeans: Cellulases Free Download - New! Jeans are the most versatile, lived-in, and best-loved item of clothing in history. It's hard to believe that annual sales of jeans make up part of a $700 Billion global industry! Yes, jeans have been BIG business in recent years. Jeans have clearly come a long way since their work-wear roots and are now a well established ward¬robe staple ...
'Living Life, the Nature's Way' 2009 - International Year of Natural Fibres Free Download - New! Natural fibres are those renewable fibres that are taken from plants, and animals which are transformed into yarn for textiles. They are taken from plant leaf, inner bark or fruit/seed, insect cocoon, animal wool or hair, or from any mineral product. Using natural fibres to manufacture clothing has been in vogue for thousands of years. ...
Rangamati - Handloom Fabrics Free Download - New! Rangamati is a district in South-eastern Bangladesh. It is a part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the town of Rangamati serves as the headquarters of the district. For unemployed and needy women, Rangamati Hill District is a best employment place. Here handloom industry has employment opportunities for them, particularly for the indigenous womenfolk ...
The Timeless Handmade Jewelry Free Download - New! Jewelry has always been essential to people who loves to accessorize. One special piece can make such a difference in the presentation of same outfit. There are so many different variations and handmade jewelry stands out because of its uniqueness. Beaded, carved, filigreed, engraved, sequined, knitted, and painted ...
The Miracle Fibre - 'Spandex' Free Download - New! Spandex is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elastic nature, and is stronger and more durable comparatively over rubber. Also known as 'elastane', this fibre was invented by a chemist named Joseph Shivers in 1959. It has much more elasticity than rubber and can stretch upto 600% of its natural shape. ...
Study on Effect of Proteolytic Enzyme Degumming on Dyeing of Silk Free Download - New! Textile is a vast field ever growing with the improvement in the field of science and technology. Though varieties of fabrics are available in the market, since silk continues to be the queen of fabrics due to comfort qualities and eco-friendly nature of the fibre. The aesthetic appeal of silk can be improved by better degumming ...
Home Textile Exports: Design Issues, Challenges and Opportunities Free Download - New! Home furnishing industry has been vibrant and happening place in the textile industry in the last one decade both in India and elsewhere. Designers, producers and the marketers endeavor to read the consumer aspirations better. However, many in the Indian exports Industry have their own troubles and concerns. While explorations and experiments in every possible direction are continuously taking ...