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Sewing is one of the most practical, and fun, hobbies available to you can do today. By learning how to sew, if you don’t already… you can easily create items around your home and even make your own clothing. Sewing allows you to save money in many ways and also have the items you want, […]

Gore Tex is the trade name of a membrane which is impermeable against water and in the same run open to the diffusion of water vapor. It was named after the US-American chemist Robert W. Gore, who invented it in 1969. Its main component is the polytetrafluoroethylene which is also the chemical component of Teflon.

The Multi-Fiber Arrangement (MFA) has governed international trade in textiles and clothing since 1974. The MFA enabled developed nations, mainly the USA, European Union and Canada to restrict imports from developing countries through a system of quotas. The Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC) to abolish MFA quotas marked a significant turnaround in the global

If you have never heard of silicone coated fiberglass fabric, you are on the right page. In this article, we are going to introduce this type of fabric. First of all, it’s important to note that the fabric is an ideal choice for different applications because of the special properties it contains. Therefore, it’s strong

Geo-Textiles can be defined as “a fabric or synthetic material placed between the soil and a pipe, gabion or retaining wall; to enhance water movement and retard soil movement and act as a blanket to add reinforcement and separation.” These are generally made up of woven, nonwovens and knitted type of fabrics. Geo-Textiles also known

The sporting goods community has a new term when it refers to the material used to make heavy duty tear resistant equipment. That term is ripstop and it refers to 100% woven fabric that is lightweight and has a nylon-threaded interlocking design that resists tearing and ripping. Ripstop fabrics are made by weaving and interlocking

Very unique artistic batiks are produced on the Island of Java. Java is located in Indonesia. The batiks are created by artisans-considered skilled dye masters. The persons incorporating this process are considered dyers. They develop new and intriguing looks and styles, on different fabrics. The idea is to create something new and exciting as it