although smaller particles provide more surface area for contact with the matrix, longer fibres give better reinforcement. there is a balance to be struck. the interface between matrix and dispersed phase also controls the overall performance of the composite. the strength of a composite depends not...
hairs of the flax plant. linen fabric is made from the cellulose fibers that grow inside of the stalks of the flax plant, or linum usitatissimum, one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history. flax is an annual plant, which means it only lives for one growing season. it is thicker than cotton...
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such materials and the imposition of tariffs for clothing imported from china will force apparel manufacturers to lower margins and/or raise prices, according to a company press release. however, the mature market for clothing and intensifying competition from a variety of retail channels will limit...
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sweat remains in the textile and is not passed on to the surface, this stimulates additional sweat production. after exertion, the body cools down and also stops sweating. if moisture is still stored in the clothing, it evaporates and you start to feel cold. on cold days, the channels in the interior of...