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(Resistance to) resistance to surface wear, induced by rubbing and wearing and tear, measured in laboratory by appropriate abrasion testers.
Very promising early results for the PURACQUA Project, "Bioabsorption with inactivated fungal biomass". →
The Centro Tessile Cotoniero ed Abbigliamento S.p.A., following the Inspection Report n. 0907342, has renewed until October 11th 2010 the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I Certificate, articles for newborn babies. →
Gummy substance surrounding the double filament of the silkworm making a single filament; constitutes 20% of silk. →
The two filaments produced by the silkworm that, immediately joined and stuck together by the sericin, form the silk fibre. →
From the French, warp-knit fabric with vertical ribs warp-wise and characterized by its “give”. Can be woven as individual items (tops, sweaters, pullovers) and piece-goods (jersey) and from all types of fibre. →
Process carried out to increase the hydrophilic property of textile. Can be applied to articles to be printed in order to improve penetration and uniformness or to articles in synthetic fibres for underwear to improve comfort. →