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Mineral coating fibers.
Lapinus Fibres BV has developed CoatForce[TM] fibers, high-alumina, low-silica mineral fibers for use in the coatings industry. CoatForce...
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Masonite International Corp. Inc. of Mississauga, ON, purchased PrimeBoard of Wahpeton, ND, a manufacturer of particleboard made from agricultural fibers.
Masonite International Corp. Inc. of Mississauga, ON, purchased PrimeBoard of Wahpeton, ND, a manufacturer of particleboard made from...
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SUSTAINABLE FIBERS MAKE PROGRESS
HEADNOTE ECOSTYLE THERE are a few well-known retail fashion catalogs in the U.S. that utilize direct mail campaigns...
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Filipino farmers seen to benefit from growing demand for natural fibers
Filipino farmers will gain from income and employment opportunities from developments that stimulate demand for natural fibers in...
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Fibers clean up drinking water
DRINKING WATER IS GETTING A clean boost as a new generation of high surface-area porous materials can now...
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Nanotube fibers head toward industrial production
Houston-A new process may now allow researchers to create continuous fibers of out of pristine single-walled carbon nanotubes....
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High-value fibers from bio-based products
Last month, a special issue of the USDA's Agricultural Research (Vol. 50, No. 4) focused on biobased products,...
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Local natural fibers eyed to revive textile industry
Three natural fibers maguey, water hyacinth, and saluyot are now being commercialized through blending with polyesters which can...
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Corn fibers get new market inside pillows and mattress pads
IN BUSINESS WORLD "Say goodbye to polyester products made from Mideast oil. Say hello to bedding made from...
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New carbon fibers from petroleum
Houston.... Conoco Inc. has developed a new pitch-based carbon fiber for use in plastics, carbon composites, carbon-carbon systems,...
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Bouncing INTRODUCTION: Global fibers markets have been hit hard by the downturn. But there are signs of an upswing that may lead to full recovery
WORLDWIDE FIBER growth has been hit hard by the global recession. However, there are some bright spots and...
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What's with isolated fibers, do they live up to their high-fiber status?
Q. Many foods have added fibers in them. Is this fiber still good for me? A. Food manufacturers...
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Fluorine-doped core boosts radiation resistance of single-mode fiber: reliable fiber-optic communications in high-radiation environments such as linear accelerators and nuclear reactors is made possible by silica fibers with optimized fluorine-doped cores
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in improving the radiation resistance of optical fibers. Scientists...
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Feather Fibers Fluff Up Hydrogen Storage Capacity
Scientists at the Univ. of Delaware say they have developed a new hydrogen storage method that can hold...
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Hempel uses fibers in anti-foulings, ballast tankcoatings.
Hempel's Galvosil Fibre15750 is pioneering the use of fibers in coatings for anti-foulings and ballast tank coatings for...
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Behavior of Columns Constructed with Fibers and Self-Consolidating Concrete
HEADNOTE A series of 13 full-scale axial compression tests was conducted on reinforced concrete (RC) and steel fiber-reinforced...
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Multimode fibers: an option for LANs: optical fibers are thin strands of silica (glass) that transmit light with minimal loss. At one end, light is transmitted by a laser or light-emitting diode (LED); at the other end, a light-sensitive receiver converts the signal back into a digital transmission.
There are two types of glass optical fiber: single mode and multimode. In premises cabling, multimode fibers are...
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Full recovery: work out like an animal day after day with minimal soreness and muscle damage. We show you how
WHEN IT COMES TO TRAINING, MOST OF US ARE GUILTY of focusing all our energy on our workouts....
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The Fibers of Being
HEADNOTE An emerging option for concrete countertop reinforcement is glass fibers If you're looking for an alternative to...
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Leggett & Platt sells polyester fibers unit
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Components supplier Leggett & Platt has sold its polyester fibers business to Empire Investment Holdings,...
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Lightweight GMT has basalt fibers, not glass.
A new type of high-loft, lightweight glass-mat/thermoplastic (GMT) formable sheet is made with basalt fibers in place of...
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Fibers hold it together PARA:: INTRODUCTION:: PARA:: An increasingly competitive environment is driving fiber manufacturers to develop new, more differentiated products PARA::
PARA:: INNOVATION HAS become essential to survival for companies in the increasingly competitive textile industry. PARA::"The model of...
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Effect of relative humidity on the morphology of electrospun polymer fibers (1).
Abstract: The effect of relative humidity on the morphology of electrospun fibers of poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(methyl methacrylate), poly(vinyl...
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A bubble about to burst? PARA:: INTRODUCTION:: PARA:: Tremendous growth in demand for fibers in China and India has driven the global market in recent years. But, according to PCI Fibres, this could soon come to an abrupt halt PARA::
PARA:: IF THE leading economies move into recession, what will happen to textile fiber demand, and in particular,...
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Future fibers: textile engineers make advanced materials for clothing and much more
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What do stain-resistant shirts and air bags for space landings have in common? More than you...
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Holetz, Julia Armstrong. Uncommon crochet; twenty-five projects made from natural yarns and alternative fibers.
HOLETZ, Julia Armstrong. Uncommon crochet; twenty-five projects made from natural yarns and alternative fibers. Ten Speed Press. 157p....
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Spinning A Company On Earthy Fibers
HEADNOTE Turning corn fiber into yarn for blankets fits well into a Minnesota mill's philosophy of using renewable...
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Warm up to all season has to offer: Visit Medina, Orrville this weekend and next. Nothing says cozy like natural fibers
Nov. 22--With all the emphasis on sustainability these days, furry animals deserve recognition for being a renewable source...
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Stretch Fibers
HEADNOTE Coming to a Very Drastic Period Stretch Fibers in Japan Stretch fibers centered on spandex (polyurethane elastomeric...
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Lenzing Fibers
Lenzing Fibers achieved record high sales in 2005 despite a difficult environment including high raw material and energy...
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Shear Strength of Prestressed Concrete T-Beams with Steel Fibers Over Partial/Full Depth
HEADNOTE The test results of nine shear-critical partially prestressed concrete flanged beams with and without steel fibers are...
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Crack Width in Partially Prestressed T-Beams Having Steel Fibers
HEADNOTE This paper presents the experimental and analytical results of crack width and crack spacing at various loading...
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HIGH-TEMPERATURE PPS FIBERS
Fortran polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) based fibers are now available in Europe. They serve in applications needing hightemperature stability,...
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Lenzing Fibers
Lenzing Fibers has increasingly enhanced its presence in Asia as a textile producer. The company's sales in the...
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Teko Increases Renewable Fibers in Sock Line
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN)¿Teko¿s persistent pursuit of renewable fibers will continue with their Ingeo socks, made from a sustainable,...
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Polar PE wax couples natural fibers in HDPE.
A new highly polar metallocene PE wax grafted with maleic anhydride is designed for bonding and compatibilization of...
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Easy to fit and install on HVAC ductwork, CertainTeed's SoftTouch Duct Wrap Insulation is a resilient blanket insulation composed of glass fibers bonded together with thermosetting resin.
[E] Easy to fit and install on HVAC ductwork, CertainTeed's SoftTouch Duct Wrap Insulation is a resilient blanket...
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Manufacturers of Fibers and Textile Chemicals Are Developing New Products to Enhance Textile Sustainability
Clothing manufacturers and retailers are putting pressure on suppliers to adopt more ecofriendly practices.
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Influence of Different Fibers on Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete
HEADNOTE The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a number of fibers, which...
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CELLULOSIC FIBERS
HEADNOTE Cellulosic Fibers in the Limelight Again According to the estimate made by the Japan Chemical Fibers Association,...
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CELLULOSIC FIBERS
Cellulosic Fibers From Slow Sales This Year to Hopeful Next Year Special Fiber Qualities Gain Evaluations In Japan,...
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Cellulosic fibers and textiles
HEADNOTE Creating Originality in Function and Feel Cellulosic fibers derived from neiv vegetable materials have gained much popularity....
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CELLULOSIC FIBERS
HEADNOTE Cellulosic Fibers Utilize Specialty Materials for Sophistication In order to remain responsive to an increasing number of...
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Functional fibers
HEADNOTE Further Increasing Priority of Functional Textile Materials in Developed Country Type Textile Industries Understanding Functions by Item...
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Acrylic Fibers: Prices Soar for First Time in 10 Years
HEADNOTE Acrylic fibers have entered a phase of a steep rise for the first time since 1995. Rising...
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Stretch Fibers Rushing Into New Age
HEADNOTE Various new emerging materials in the category of stretch fibers have begun to develop stimulative competition. Diversified...
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Purified cellulose fibers show promise in reinforced thermoplastics. (Close-Up: Additives).
Purified cellulose fibers could be the next lightweight reinforcements for thermoplastics. Rayonier Performance Fibers, a large maker of...
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New fibers add flexibility: precast concrete is an ideal use for the product.
Sometimes it takes a lot of tinkering to turn something from being just a good idea into something...
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Cellulosic fibers
HEADNOTE CELLULOSIC FIBERS HEADNOTE Special Feature HEADNOTE Dynamic Challenges by Selected Firms HEADNOTE The world's cellulosic fiber industry...
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New fibers make concrete more flexible.
Sometimes it takes a lot of tinkering to turn a good idea into something that works well. An...
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