Scuba fabric is a term that is commonly used to refer to Neoprene, which is a type of synthetic textile. This fabric was originally developed by the DuPont Corporation, which remains one of the biggest innovators of new products in the world. DuPont also created nylon, and it has developed...
How is tweed fabric made? The tweed fabric production process can be roughly categorized into six steps: 1. Harvesting wool fiber Merino sheep generally produce a yearly coat. This coat of wool fiber is harvested humanely in most cases, and it is rudimentarily cleaned and packed into bales. ...
For National Sewing Month 2015, I’m going to be talking all about fabric scraps and the many ways you can use them in your sewing. Sewing with scraps is like a way to connect with our sewing ancestors, who would reuse old garments to turn them into new things in an effort to waste...
Tencel, on the other hand, uses chemicals that are less-toxic and get recycled in the process so there’s minimal waste. It also uses wood from trees in sustainably-harvested forests. Why is Tencel so popular? Tencel stands out mainly for its softness. Whenever we test bedding made with ...
These labels suggest that the products are produced with flax grown in Belgium or Europe. However, these labelsdo not guarantee that the fabric is woven by Belgian weavers, as they are not synonymous with Belgian Linen™. Be aware that these linen products are mostly produced outside of Euro...
Faux leather is just what it sounds like: fake, artificial, or synthetic leather. It’s made using mostly chemicals. In most cases, a plastic layer is bonded to a polyester fabric base. Different types of plastic are used in fake leather production and the specific type determines whether it...
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Viscose fabric is known for its lightness and breathability. It’s often a more sustainable fabric than many of the other offerings on the market today. However, many people aren’t sure how it stacks up compared to another common plant-based textile: cotton. As far as sheet sets go, cott...
Polypropylene fabric, which is main part of the disposable surgical face mask (SFM), is waste that can remain in the environment for years because of its non-biodegradable structure, so this waste needs to be carefully managed. In the present study, the Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCA) ...
Made of recycable HDPE;Lower weight for less waste Durable DuPont™Tyvek®is a unique nonwoven material only from DuPont. Tyvek®is made of high density polyethylene fibers randomly laid and compressed to form a remarkably tough printing substrate that is ideal for applications where durability...