On this most recent UK visit, rather than the stress of renting a car and the confusion of driving on the other side of the road, we chose to travel by British Railway. We had several places to go, after crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2. Our BritRail passes made it possible to...
thus underlining its ethical stand. It has started a co-operative to recycle socks and make things like sock monkeys from them. Maggie’s has been making eco-friendly socks for almost ten years now, which goes to say a lot of the quality of the socks. ...
Prone to pilling/bubblingHigh Country where fabric was first producedKashmir region & Gobi Desert region Biggest exporting/producing country todayChina Recommended washing temperaturesCold/cool Commonly used inSweaters, hats, dresses, shirts, socks, underwear, thermal gear, hosiery, scarves, blazers, glov...
Jacquard fabric is a type of fabric woven on a Jacquard loom, a machine loom invented by the French textile artisan Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1804.
(ACE2). The initial variants identified in Brazil, South Africa, and the UK have spread to various countries. On the other hand, new variants are being detected in India and the USA. The viral genome and proteome were applied for molecular detection techniques, and nanotechnology particles and...
There are a few different versions of mesh fabric, but this type of fabric is typified by its lightweight heft and permeable texture. Unlike most types of fabric, which feature closely-woven textures, mesh is woven loosely, which results in thousands of
Jersey is a knit fabric that is commonly used in clothing. In the past, most jersey fabric was made with wool, but it’s now more common to find cotton and synthetic jersey garments.
Polyester fabric may be eligible for a variety of certifications, and recycled polyester is eligible for more certifications than new forms of this fabric. For instance, OEKO-TEX provides itsStandard 100certification for certain polyester textiles, and theGlobal Recycle Standard (GRS)certifies recycled...
Fabric breathability Low Moisture-wicking abilities Low Heat retention abilities Low Stretchability (give) Depends on the subtype of lamé (either no give or highly stretchy) Prone to pilling/bubbling Low Country where fabric was first produced Ancient Assyria Biggest exporting/producing country...
Massive investments have been made to develop mine water treatment technology, design processing plants that use untreated seawater, build desalination plants, recycle and reuse water, and even set up water storage and distribution networks to ensure local communities have access to potable water.30 ...