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Selecting Sweatsuits, Fleece Separates and Warm-Ups, HYG-5542-94
... Fabrics and Fibers "Sweats" and warm-ups are available in a wide array of fabrics and fibers. The majority are knit fabrics, but vary in weight and thickness, stretchiness, comfort against the skin, absorbency, care requirements and ...
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Subterranean Termites
... and bottom; worker, soldier, and winged reproductive. CREDITS: University of Florida Figure 3. Termite life cycle. Subterranean termites feed on wood or other items that contain cellulose, such as paper, fiberboard, and some fabrics derived from cotton or plant fibers. Termites have protozoa in their digestive tracts that ...
edis.ifas.ufl.edu

Storing Wedding Gowns and Textile Heirlooms, HYG-5545-94
... Over time, colorless soil and stains can age and discolor, as well as damage fabric. Soil and grit cause abrasion and deteriorate textiles. Food stains can discolor fabrics and attract insects. Sugar ... garment and as padding in the bodice and sleeves. Over time, the acid produced by standard tissue paper and cardboard can deteriorate textiles, especially cellulosic fibers such as cotton, linen, and ...
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Plant Fibers
... of books, magazines and paper money. Sizing involves the addition of natural thickening agents such as starches, gums and resins to paper and cloth fabrics to stiffen them and to fill surface irregularities. ... of sebacic acid, which is the basic ingredient in the production of nylon and other synthetic resins and fibers. Approximately three tons of castor oil are necessary to produce one ton ...
waynesword.palomar.edu

Soap Lilies In California
... the Diegueno, Luiseno, and the Cahuilla. One important use of this plant is depicted by its common name of soap plant or soap lily. The outer scales and fibers were removed from the ... alkali and is especially good for washing delicate fabrics. The bulbs of soap lilies were also used for food. They were roasted with fibers and scales in place, then peeled and eaten, or peeled and boiled ...
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history of sea byssus cloth
... throne as king) the fine, diaphanous fabrics were commonly used in making the apparel of the queen and the princesses and the wives and daughters of rich men and high offcials. also, as mentioned by ... brilliant shells of a mossy wooliness furnish a hairy stuff.' --- indian and mediterranean cultures until the middle ages these fibers were used to weave a strong but supple fabric called 'cloth of ...
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Fiber Plants - Plants For A Future
... and shrubs. Easily grown in a sunny position and well-drained soil, this plant has become naturalized in S Britain. The stem fibres are a hemp substitute being used mainly for coarse fabrics, cordage and paper. The stems are very pliable and can be used in basketry. Going much further east we find in China one of the very finest and ... most of the natural fibers used in a textile application ...
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Profile - henksies
... and a quilt manufacturing plant, and have experience in management and product development. Specialised in needlepunch and spunlace, I have done development work on geotechnical fabrics, pre-soaped wipes for hygienic and para-medical purposes, and ...
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Open Directory - Business:Chemicals
... simple chemicals. Catalysts and Adsorbents Manufacturers and suppliers of catalysts and adsorbent materials. Catalysts interact with chemical substances and induce reaction of ... fabrics are listed in Business: Textiles and Nonwovens: Fibers: Man-made. Specialties This category and its subcategories contain sites for businesses and business activities related to the manufacture, distribution, and ...
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