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2018-12-01
Security is an important feature of a smart, connected home. Traditionally, home security systems may have been composed of devices such as locks, alarms, and surveillance cameras. However, with the increased internet connectivity of smart homes, houses can now be secured with several other...
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2019-04-01
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing for long-duration, deep space exploration on the Orion spacecraft—and the textile industry is aiding the agency in the research and development of innovative materials to make this mission possible. These new fabrics may...
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2018-02-01
What if your shirt could keep you warm when it is cold outside, and cool you down as soon as you enter a heated building? What if your trousers could look like a regular pair on an average day, but automatically transform into puffy outdoor gear when you go to a colder climate? What if all you...
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2016-02-01
In January 2015, the World Economic Forum announced that the water crisis is the number one global risk, according to its impact to society. It is said that future wars will be fought over this precious and diminishing resource. Accordingly, any effort to conserve water or to prevent its...
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2015-12-01
Many textile products contain flame retardants to meet flammability or fire safety standards. Flame retardants (FR) inhibit or slow down fire, and thus fulfil a vital role: nobody wants their bed or couch to catch fire and result in flashover. However, research indicates that not all flame...
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2017-08-01
The textile industry affects the environment in many ways, one of which is through the production of wastewater. In particular, effluent (liquid waste discharged into rivers and seas) from factories contains complex chemicals that pollute the environment, and which could prove to be a serious...
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2019-10-01
Denim is classic and iconic. Since its creation more than one hundred years ago, the fabric has continued to increase in popularity, not just for jeans but for other types of garments and accessories too. A 2018 report predicted the worldwide denim market would be worth US$79 billion by 2023,...