Introduction Bags and backpacks are the best travel partners and their level of quality is a direct indicator of how comfortable, easy and reliable your travel is going to be. They are regularly in a constant state of use, and usually undergo extreme conditions such as heavy wear, erratic weather conditions and exposure to the […]
Introduction Industrial fabrics form a critical part of every industry as they lend resilience, hardness and performance to all applications. These textiles are specialised for high-wear environments and the raw materials in their production are selected on the basis of their capability to fulfill certain functional demands. Of all the fibres that are produced for
Introduction It’s the synthetic polymer that revolutionised textiles, nylon — one of the most flexible and resistant fabrics available today to create outdoor clothing. Since DuPont developed nylon in 1935, nylon has come to mean durability, elasticity and resistance to wear. Originally used to replace silk, over time its properties turned it into a necessity
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Introduction A synthetic polymer that DuPont created in 1935, nylon is now the most widely used material in all sorts of industries. Nylon, first created to replace silk, became very popular because of its durability, toughness and versatility. The use of nylon over the years has grown into several important industries, chief among them the
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Introduction The synthetic fabric nylon, which was invented in 1935 by Wallace Carothers, is a part of everyday life. The material that nylon has gone through many different forms since it was first developed is known for being versatile, durable, robust and flexible. The emergence of nylon as the first synthetic fibre and fabric was
Introduction Wool is among our oldest, most practical fabrics, prized for its distinctive blend of utility and luxury. Originally made from the fleece of animals, usually sheep, this natural fibre has been a staple of clothing and textiles for thousands of years. Wool’s value as a textile comes from its extraordinary qualities, including the fact
Introduction Wool is one of the most incredible natural fibres on the planet, prized for its versatility, warmth and ease. Wool – from sheep, goats, alpacas and rabbits – has been the basis of textiles for millennia. It is prized for its heat-retaining, moisture-wicking, and unrivalled softness and insulation. It’s helpful to know what kinds
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1. Introduction Wool has been part of humanity for millennia, supplying warmth, strength and flexibility. Wool is an integral part of the textile economy from the earliest known civilisations to the modern time. It is known for its versatility and use in a wide range of applications, ranging from clothing and household textiles to industrial
History of Wool: From Ancient Times to Modern Fashion 1. Introduction Wool has been an essential part of the human experience for thousands of years, offering warmth, insulation and versatility not offered by many other natural fibers. Even from its humble origins as the wool of stray sheep to its recent usage in couture and
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1. Introduction Wool fabrics, which have been used in human garments for thousands of years, are prized for their warmth, durability and softness. Wool is among our most ancient textiles, having gone from a primitive necessity to a highly customised and refined material that has many uses. Wool is a part of every wardrobe, every