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Covered yarns – yarns that consist of at least two yarns. The yarn that is wrapped around gives the looks whereas the core (the fine wire) still provides the functionality (like conductivity).

What is spandex used for?
Spandex is used to make garments where a lot of permanent elasticity is required, e.g. in tights, sportswear, swimwear and c…[Leggi tutto]

My goal of this heading isn’t to give you an exact recipe, but to break down the common ingredients in homemade laundry soaps.

Most homemade laundry ‘detergents’ are made up of water softeners like baking soda, washing soda, and borax and a cleaning agent which is typically a grated bar of soap.

The goal of the water softener is to… you guessed…[Leggi tutto]

The new rules of socks: novelty ones are out – but yes you can wear them with sandals

You may have noticed that print socks aren’t what they used to be. Think back: for a long time socks were just something you used to cover your feet. Possibly black, probably ankle-height and definitely an afterthought. Socks are now an important part of you…[Leggi tutto]

Backlit Film Printing The Eco-friendly Way

An eye-catching, large format display typically used for restaurant menu boards, movie posters, and trade show displays, the advertising backlit film is also sometimes known as a light box display. It’s basically an image printed on film and placed on a frame with a light inside. Doing this makes the p…[Leggi tutto]

The sand timer hourglass is sometimes referred to as a sand clock or a sandglass. Like other timepieces, it needs to be carefully calibrated. The hourglass maker must test the instrument and fine tune it to measure the correct length of time.

There are many factors that contribute to the ability of an hourglass to accurately measure time. The…[Leggi tutto]

There is an ongoing debate regarding which method of disinfection application is more effective – wipes or spray bottles and paper towel. In this article, we will outline four reasons as to why disinfecting wipes should be your first choice over a paper towel and spray bottle.

Effectiveness
When applying disinfectant solution through a t…[Leggi tutto]

Socks are the new fashion statement, but are white ones in? Is cotton best? And should they always be pulled up?

You may have noticed that socks aren’t what they used to be. Think back: for a long time Men’s Socks were just something you used to cover your feet. Possibly black, probably ankle-height and definitely an afterthought. Socks are n…[Leggi tutto]

Air filters are a central, but often under-appreciated part of a central HVAC system. They don’t just filter out bits of pollen and dust that would otherwise circulate through the home and lower indoor air quality. They also provide a first line of defense against larger objects such as bits of loose insulation being pulled into the system w…[Leggi tutto]

Plastering mesh glass cloth is used for reinforcement surfaces during plastering, installation leveling floors, waterproofing, restoration of cracked plaster in order to prevent cracking or fraying of the plaster.

Fiberglass Mesh

Fiberglass Mesh is a cheap material that does not burn and is characterized by both low weight and high strength.…[Leggi tutto]

This article will discuss the reasons why we use mobile hoists from the basic biomechanical, through to the functional and up to the maintenance of an individual’s dignity.
The Hand Hoists we all know and use today stem from a simple design invented by Lord Armstrong in 1845. This invention came out of necessity; an industrial revolution was t…[Leggi tutto]

Today’s snow removal machines make quick work of clearing the white stuff from driveways and sidewalks—saving your back from the strain of shoveling and tossing aside heavy snow. Yet while the terms “snow blower” and “snow thrower” are often used interchangeably (even by manufacturers at times), the two machines are actually quite dissimilar…[Leggi tutto]

Face masks: what the data say
When her Danish colleagues first suggested distributing protective cloth face masks to people in Guinea-Bissau to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Christine Benn wasn’t so sure.

“I said, ‘Yeah, that might be good, but there’s limited data on whether face masks are actually effective,’” says Benn, a global-heal…[Leggi tutto]

Why do People buy Fridge Magnets and How Useful are they?
Magnets are one of the most popular souvenirs and among the most commonly used items for advertising and brand recognition.

Not only are they extremely useful for sticking important notes and to-do lists on your fridge door, they can also be attached to other metallic surfaces around the…[Leggi tutto]

What is a shopping cart?
Definition: A shopping cart on an online retailer’s site is a piece of software that facilitates the purchase of a product or service. It accepts the customer’s payment and organizes the distribution of that information to the merchant, payment processor and other parties.
Why shopping carts are important
Shopping carts…[Leggi tutto]

Polyimide Film for Harsh Applications
Dunmore offers coating, metalizing, laminating and perforating services for polyimide film. Dunmore can provide additional functionality through engineering and converting to meet particular physical requirements for mechanical, electrical, temperature and chemical properties not inherent to standard…[Leggi tutto]

More about Precision Machining
Precision machining is what produces a huge number of both large and small objects that we use in daily life. Each intricate piece that makes up an object requires one level or another of a machinist’s skills. Likewise, a tool or machine that has been worn down will often require machine tool calibration, welding, or…[Leggi tutto]

Specialty Mixing Equipment for the Plastics Industry
This article presents just a few examples of specialty mixing equipment used in plastics processing. Mixer selection is always formulation-dependent so partner with a reliable mixer supplier offering testing resources to validate a particular mixing strategy. For established processes, a careful…[Leggi tutto]