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- Archival revival. Morton, K.S. // Country Living;Jul91, Vol. 14 Issue 7, p75
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- High-tech activewear. Vozar, Nancy // Good Housekeeping;Dec92, Vol. 215 Issue 6, pNE2
Examines the new high-tech fabrics that are designed to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. How they are constructed; Guide to some of the trademarks that you will see on the hangtags on outer-shell garments; The waterproof leathers; New sweats.
- Hot/cold threads. West, A.C. // Popular Science;Feb88, Vol. 232 Issue 2, p73
Polytherm is a chemically treated fabric that warms you when it's cold and cools you when it's hot. The key to Polytherm is a chemical called polyethylene glycol (PEG) that is attached to the fibers in the fabric. Discusses research and possible applications for Polytherm clothing.
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Reports on fabric easiness being pronounced in the printcloth sector where importers and United States weavers have been forced to shave asking quotes. Production cutbacks in polyester-cotton pocketing drills; Slowdown in production and lower market prices in twills; Reflection of rising mill...
