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New “Big Red” spider silks offer superior strength

June 28, 2013

…on elongation, says Thompson. “The hope is that it will find its own significant niche in the technical textiles marketplace. Preparation for mechanical testing of the new fiber is currently…

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AATCC, USA and TecniTex Nonwovens present conference in October

June 26, 2013

Testing and Quality Control The conference will provide an interactive platform for industry, trade associations, academia, policy makers and research institutes across the globe to deliberate on cutting-edge research and…

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Walking atop the O2 Dome

March 1, 2013

…tight schedule, the company conducted extensive prototyping and testing prior to the build to test design assumptions and to ensure quality control and safety on-site. A custom embossed PVC fabric…

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Hohenstein Institute offers protective glove testing and certification

February 1, 2013

…to protect their hands. The Hohenstein Institute can now offer testing and certification of gloves in accordance with seven DIN standards. Some of the standards tested are for protective gloves…

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Know your fabrics, fabrication and flammability

December 2, 2012

…to make a fabric flame retardant, as well as a variety of common industry flammability standards and testing methods—all of which should be known to fabrication professionals. FR, IFR and…

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EU issues new rule on biocides

December 1, 2012

…main product groups and 22 product types. Antimicrobial clothing, textiles or products can be approved by a simplified process, if the biocide has been proven effective through independent testing….

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Consistent testing in body armor density

June 1, 2012

…of a standardized test method. H.P. White Laboratory Inc., near Baltimore, Md., is an independent ballistics testing lab and has developed a new Standard Method for Areal Density of Body…

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White workwear for hygienic environments

January 1, 2012

…doesn’t create color variations–whites are whiter, for those who prefer the classics. Testing in both practical and laboratory settings showed that antimicrobial effectiveness survived 100 washing and drying cycles….

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Testing inhalation toxicity from nanoparticles

March 10, 2011

…a new international standard to support inhalation toxicity testing of nanoparticles. Entitled “Nanotechnologies—characterization of nanoparticles in inhalation exposure chambers for inhalation toxicity testing,” ISO 10808:2010 establishes standards to ensure that…

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