Socks are the most common apparel application for COOLMAX. This unique polyester fiber wicks sweat away from feet, reducing the likelihood of moisture-related podiatric conditions like athlete’s foot. COOLMAX is also reasonably popular for T-shirts and polo shirts, and in some cases, jeans manu...
Most notably, the brand's 45799 Metal Mesh jacket is built from actual metal, using nanotechnology to infuse aluminum into Cordura 500 polyester organza, so that the metal is attracted into the yarn. For those interested in the nerdy details that go behind this: the metal in the solid state...
The title of largest synthetic textile manufacturer goes toChina. While most of the world has moved largely away from synthetic fabrics as part of the “green boom,” this communist country continues producing large quantities of polyester, nylon, and other common synthetic fabrics that are sometime...
Everything from this local Hong Kong brand is made from recycled polyester and nylon in an effort to divert plastic waste away from oceans and landfills and repurpose it into ethically-manufactured activewear instead. Good Days, gooddaysactivewear.com MYË – Fashionable athleticwear that doubles ...
In today’s world of polyester, acrylic and spandex, traditional textiles and fibres can be increasingly difficult to find when it comes to buying quality clothing. What are the origins of the fibres used to create the textiles which our parents and grandparents grew up with, in the days befo...
I ordered two custom printed scarves, one in silk and one in polyester satin. I wanted to try their products in order to sell scarves with my designs in the future. The poly satin scarf is ok. The quality is good and the printing nice. But the silk scarf is just awful. The fabric ...
aIn the early days, heat transfer printing was principally used in the printing of novelty items, such as polyester tops and t-shirts. Today heat transfer printing has gained significant importance and favor in several industries - especially in the corporate gifts and personal market, where for ...
BEFORE there were miracle fibers, polyester and synthetic blends, cotton was king. Now natural fibers are making a comeback and Fengxian District is celebrating its homespun. Tan Weiyun weaves the tale. Seventy-seven-year-old Feng Yajun still spins cotton yarn, dyes it in a cauldron ...
I am sometimes nosy when I see children in unusual looking uniform as round here all state schools are the same black polyester blazers, etc and primary schools nearly all polos and sweatshirts. So when I see someone in uniform outside the ordinary I am curious (less so now...
"Today I am ninja," she laughs. "There are so many men around." There are so many ofeveryonearound: boys in football shirts and shorts; Muslim celebrants from Mombasa in bright silkabayas; Maasai in red, checked cloaks; local women in printedbantuwraps; tourists carrying camcorders and be...