Hyderabad-based Creative Bee trained rural women in Tuticorin to design lifestyle products using water hyacinth fibres. Another training programme in Bihar is in the offing

Research suggests that gut bacteria may directly affect brain structure and function, offering new ways to treat multiple sclerosis and psychiatric conditions

Far from being silent partners that merely help to digest food, the bacteria in your gut may also be exerting subtle influences on your thoughts, moods, and behaviour. And according to a new study from researchers at University College Cork, your gut microbes might affect the structure and function of the brain in a more direct way, by regulating myelination, the process by which nerve fibres are insulated so that they can conduct impulses properly.

The surprising new findings, published today in the journal Translational Psychiatry, provide what is perhaps the strongest evidence yet that gut bacteria can have a direct physical effect on the brain, and suggest that it may one day be possible to treat debilitating demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, and even psychiatric disorders, by altering the composition of the gut’s microbial menagerie in some way or another.

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While the name may be a little inappropriate at a time during the coronavirus pandemic, the Alyen 988 sure looks stunning draped in carbon-fibre and its lightweight magnesium frame.

2. It was stated that OP-1 is an association of man-made fibre manufacturers in India; OP-2 is the largest producer and seller of Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) in India; OP-3 is a company registered in Thailand and promoted by OP-2; and OP-4 is a company belonging to the Aditya Birla Group operating in Indonesia and engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and exporting VSF to customers located in the US, Europe, Turkey, Japan, Korea, China and other countries in both textile and non-woven segments.

3. The Informant alleged that OP-2 is the sole producer of VSF having a market share of almost 100% in India and it is misusing its sole position in the domestic market to squeeze the textile industry consumers. With regard to OP-3 and OP-4, it was alleged that OP-2 imports and markets its products and Case No. 62 of 2016 2 Public Version OP-3, operating from Thailand and OP-4, operating from Indonesia, have joined hands to exploit the Indian market.

Tiny polyester fibres, which are washed into rivers, lakes and seas every time we do our laundry could cause more harm to animals than plastic microbeads, finds a new study. The researchers looked at the effect of microbeads and fibres on a small crustacean called Ceriodaphnia dubia, which lives in freshwater lakes. They found that although both types of plastic were toxic, microfibres caused more harm. Both microplastics stunted the growth of the animals, and reduced their ability to have offspring; microfibres, however, did this to a greater degree, and also caused noticeable deformities in the crustacean’s body and antennae.

The invention relates to a melt composition for the production of man-made vitreous fibers and man-made vitreous fibers comprising the following oxides, by weight of composition: SiO239-43 weight %Al2O320-23 weight %TiO2up to 1.5 weight %Fe2O35-9 weight %, preferably 5-8 weight %CaO8-18 weight %MgO5-7 weight %Na2Oup to 10 weight %, preferably 2-7 weight %K2Oup to 10 weight %, preferably 3-7 weight %P2O5up to 2%MnOup to 2%R2Oup to 10 weight % wherein the proportion of Fe(2+) is greater than 80% based on total Fe and is preferably at least 90%, more preferably at least 95% and most preferably at least 97% based on total Fe.

Method of manufacturing a fibre-reinforced composite moulding, the method comprising the steps of: (a) disposing at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material within a mould; (b) disposing at least one pre-preg layer adiacent to the fibrous reinforcing material, the pre-preg layer comprising fibrous reinforcement at least partially impregnated with uncured first resin material, to form a laminar assembly of the at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material and the at least one pre-preg layer within the mould; (c) applying a vacuum to the assembly; (d) infusing a flowable uncured second resin material, under the vacuum, into the at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material; and (e) curing the first and second resin materials at least partially simultaneously to form the fibre-reinforced composite moulding which comprises at least one first structural portion formed from the fibrous reinforcement and the cured first resin material bonded to at least one second structural portion formed from the at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material and the cured second resin material.

An anti-“Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)” chitosan containing antibacterial High Wet Modulus (HWM) rayon fiber textile for medical usage is made of the steps as following: chitin flakes made from natural shrimp or crab shells are deacetylated to generate chitosan with a high deacetylation degree of 90% or more. Next chitosan is dissolved in acetic acid and regenerated by caustic soda to form a chitosan antibacterial nanoparticles slurry, then added to HWM viscose rayon process, and spinning to produce a chitosan containing antibacterial HWM rayon fiber. The antibacterial amino groups of chitosan and the hydroxyl groups of rayon cellulose combine together via hydrogen bonding. Therefore, the fiber becomes the anti-MRSA antibacterial HWM rayon fiber containing amino groups (—NH3+). Finally the resulting HWM rayon fiber is conducted via a yarn spinning or/and weaving process to procure a medical textile with chitosan content.

The present invention relates to a device for applying a fluid or pasty product to keratin fibers, comprising an elongate core (1) extending on a longitudinal axis XX. Advantageously, the device additionally comprises at least one pliant and flexible rod (2), which is oriented longitudinally and is embedded, at least at a first and a second point, on said longitudinal core (1), so as to form at least one zone of flexion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis XX; it is made in one piece and preferably from a plastic material.

The present invention relates to an aqueous anti-dusting formulation for use in combination with a binder in the manufacture of fiber wool insulation, the formula comprising: a) oil; b) polyvinyl alcohol; and c) water. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a glass or mineral fiber product with the anti-dusting formulations and to products of the process.

The present invention provides a novel cationized microfibrillated plant fiber and a method for manufacturing the same. A cationic microfibrillated plant fiber that is cationically modified with a quaternary-ammonium-group-containing compound, and that has an average diameter of 4 to 200 nm.

The present invention relates to metal coated nano-fibres obtained by a process that includes electrospinning and to the use of said metal coated nano-fibres. The process is characterised in that a polymer nano-fibre with functional groups providing the binding ability to a reducing reagent is prepared by electrospinning at ambient conditions. Then this is contacted with a reducing agent, thereby opening the epoxy ring on the surface of polymer nano-fibre and replacing with the reducing agent and the reducing agent modified film is reacted with metal solution in alkaline media. Finally the electrospun mat is treated with water to open the epoxy rings in the structure and crosslinking the chains to provide integrity.

In a device on a spinning room preparation machine, for example a fiber flock feeder, carding machine, cleaner or the like, for supplying and/or discharging fiber material, a tray-like guide element having a guide surface co-operates with at least one conveyor roll located opposite, the fiber material being guided towards and along the guide surface. In order to provide a simple way of supplying and/or discharging fiber material without undesirable adhesion of fibers, the guide element located opposite the at least one conveyor roll is arranged to be set in vibration by at least one actuator.

The present invention relates to a method for the continuous production of laid staple fiber fabrics with aligned fiber orientation, in which method the laid fabrics are produced by continuous plaiting down of carded fiber web at defined laying angles onto a synchronized transport belt (1), wherein the carding machine (2) and plaiting means (3) arranged downstream of it are arranged at an acute angle with respect to the advancing direction of the transport belt. Said laid staple fiber fabrics are used for producing high-strength fiber-reinforced plastic composites, as are used in wind power plants, aircraft construction and the automotive industry. In particular in the loading direction, said composites have high composite strengths and rigidities, to which end a defined fiber orientation is required. In addition to a defined orientation of the finite fibers, the laid fabrics also have a defined mass per unit area.

A fiber laying machine includes a laying head with a roller able to pivot about an axis of rotation and to apply a plurality of preimpregnated fibers to an application surface by rolling over the application surface. The fibers are distributed along a lower generatrix of the roller and in contact with an exterior surface of the roller over an angle of wrap. The roller includes a cylindrical body, pivoting rings around the body, and means for immobilizing the pivoting rings with respect to the body in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation. The pivoting rings are able to pivot independently of one another.

An optical fibre sensor system and a method for determining a location of a disturbance having a signal processor with a plurality of activation cells adapted to react to components of a back-scattered signal and label the disturbance.

A group of wool makers launches a new trademark to recognise textile producers whose homegrown fibre is 100 per cent Australian from the farm right through to the finished product.

Silicon Valley company AREVO has announced a partnership with boutique bike manufacturer Franco Bicycles to deliver the world’s first 3D printed, continuous carbon fiber single-piece unibody frame for a new line of eBikes.

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Cotton is ubiquitous in modern life but the long trail between the fields in which the crop grows and the store at which a finished item is purchased is seldom considered.

I believe we made the right decision in choosing Isonat Flex, made of wood fibres, over mineral wool or cellulose to insulate our low-VOC drywalls. Here's how we made the decision.

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.

Exports (Bop) - Fabric, Fibre And Yarn, Leather And Dressed Furs in Canada decreased to 96.20 CAD Million in March from 97.30 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Fabric, Fibre And Yarn, Leather An in Canada averaged 114.30 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 203.80 CAD Million in July of 2001 and a record low of 28.20 CAD Million in July of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Fabric, Fibre And Yarn, Leathe.

Imports of Intra EU - Man-made Staple Fibres in the United Kingdom decreased to 12.19 GBP Million in February from 12.41 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Intra EU - Man-made Staple Fibres in the United Kingdom averaged 23.29 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 45.81 GBP Million in June of 1997 and a record low of 9.26 GBP Million in August of 2019. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Man-made Staple Fibres.

Imports of Woven Synthetic Fibres in Japan increased to 3671.72 JPY Million in March from 3004.21 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Woven Synthetic Fibres in Japan averaged 3010.59 JPY Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5161.10 JPY Million in July of 2015 and a record low of 1388.17 JPY Million in September of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Woven Synthetic Fibres.

Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Waste in Japan increased to 6306.69 JPY Million in March from 4530.64 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Waste in Japan averaged 11706.75 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 50315.89 JPY Million in March of 1989 and a record low of 2766.15 JPY Million in June of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Waste.

Imports of Synthetic Fibres, Yarn & Thread in Japan increased to 5417.94 JPY Million in March from 4264.84 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Synthetic Fibres, Yarn & Thread in Japan averaged 4108.29 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7451.31 JPY Million in January of 2015 and a record low of 1724.08 JPY Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Synthetic Fibres, Yarn & Thread.

Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Wastes in Australia increased to 9 AUD Million in March from 6 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Wastes in Australia averaged 11.31 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19 AUD Million in May of 1995 and a record low of 5 AUD Million in December of 2012. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Textile Fibres & Their Wastes.

Imports - Woven Fabrics Of Cotton, Mixed With Fibres in Mexico decreased to 1807 USD THO in March from 2624 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Woven Fabrics Of Cotton, Mixed With Fibr in Mexico averaged 2852.28 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5024 USD THO in May of 2014 and a record low of 1797 USD THO in February of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Woven Fabrics of Cotton, Mixed With Fi.

Imports of Chemical & Synthetic Fibre Prds. in Italy decreased to 3444.25 EUR Million in February from 3589.99 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports of Chemical & Synthetic Fibre Prds. in Italy averaged 3053.51 EUR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3668.60 EUR Million in May of 2018 and a record low of 1871.03 EUR Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Italy Imports of Chemical & Synthetic Fibre Prds.

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Chief executive Philip Jansen, who recently recovered from Covid-19, said a new target of full fibre to 20 million homes by the mid to late 2020s is now in place.

The new 'full-fibre' networks will have the capacity to reach speeds of more than 1Gbps, which it is claimed could allow users to download an entire Game Of Thrones series in less than a minute.

The type of broadband you can get in your home depends on several things including; where you are in the country, the type of home you live in and the providers available to you.

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