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Health Benefits -Bamboo fabric

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin

Bamboo continues to make an impact on western society. From flooring to window shades, it’s qualities as a suitably environmental product haven’t been lost on those looking to play their part in maintaining good resource use practices. The emergence of … Continue reading →

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Problems and Solution Of Knitted Fabric Makers

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

Knitted fabric makers in China are taking a range of measures to remain competitive amid an uncertain export environment and rising material costs. Early this year, there was a decline in orders from garment-exporting countries in Asia that were hit … Continue reading →

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Why Bamboo

Posted on April 8, 2010 by admin

Soft Bamboo fiber is softer than the softest cotton, has a natural sheen to the surface and feels similar to silk or cashmere. Unlike other anti-microbial fabrics, which require a chemical treatment, bamboo fiber clothing is naturally anti-microbial and requires … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Knit Fabric

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin

Some sewers find that a knit fabric is hard to handle during sewing – but often, that’s because they are using the wrong type of   stretchable fabric for a certain garment, or it has the wrong amount of stretch. … Continue reading →

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What is Bamboo Fabric?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin

Bamboo fabric is a natural textile made from the pulp of the bamboo grass. Bamboo fabric has been growing in popularity because it has many unique properties and is more sustainable than most textile fibers. Bamboo fabric is light and … Continue reading →

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Velvet’s knitted

Posted on December 13, 2009 by admin

Velvet is a form of textile that is woven on a special loom. It is a tufted fabric in which the cut threads are very evenly distributed, giving it its distinct feel. Velvet can be made from any fiber. Two … Continue reading →

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Denim Fabric Trivia • A Bit of History

Posted on November 29, 2009 by admin

The word denim is an Americanization of the French name “serge de Nimes,” a fabric which originated in Nimes, France during the Middle Ages. In 1864, Webster’s dictionary listed the shortened English version: DENIM. Italian sailors from Genoa wear cotton … Continue reading →

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19th Century America – The difference between Denim and Jean Fabric

Posted on November 29, 2009 by admin

Denim fabric seems to have been reserved for work clothes, when both durability and comfort were needed. Common uses included overalls made of blue denim, worn by mechanics and painters. Jean fabric was a sturdy fabric, but it did not … Continue reading →

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Jacquard fabric

Posted on November 23, 2009 by admin

Jacquard fabric is a popular name for figured woven fabrics with complicated and curvy designs. Jacqgurd products do not have characteristics that would define them by a more specific name, such as brocade, damask, or tapestry. Jacquard fabrics with a … Continue reading →

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velvet fabrics

Posted on November 23, 2009 by admin

Velvet has a long history, most of it as a silk fabric. During World War II, silk became scarce forcing mills to turn to other fibers like cotton, rayon and acetate. Today silk velvet fabric is still available, but it … Continue reading →

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