USA: Laboratory testing to determine extent of toxic chemicals in apparel
MEM [Oct 03, 2007] Medical evidence has indicated that inhaling high levels of asbestos fibers over a period of time can result in diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma for which there is no cure. This was in the 1970s. After 30 years, people all over the world
USA: Stein Fibers to start manufacturing facility
[Sep 02, 2007] Stein Fibers Ltd., a polyester fiber distributor, is planning to start a joint venture with a Korean businessman to open a manufacturing facility in South Carolina which will be known as Innovative Fibers LLC. Officials from Stein were in Spartanburg, South Carolina to
USA: Europe to become net importer of TPA
[Aug 15, 2007] The annual global study compiled by Houston-based Chemical Market Associates Inc (CMAI), which covers the period 2002 to 2012 in a report entitled “2008 World Terephthalates & Polyester Analysis” says that Europe
USA: CMAI completes annual global study
[Aug 08, 2007] Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) has completed the 2008 World Terephthalates & Polyester Analysis, the annual global study which covers the terephthalates and polyester markets covering the period 2002 to 2012.
USA: New synthetic natural fibre for summer nights
[Aug 06, 2007] Cotton, the preferred cool summer fabric for sheets, is getting some competition in the form of new synthetic-natural fibre blends that boast cool comfort during long, hot summer nights.