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- ...lk'', early 12th century painting by [[Emperor Huizong of Song]] (a remake of an 8th century original by artist [[Zhang Xuan]]), illustrates silk fabric [[Clothing]] and [[textile]]s have been enormously important throughout human history—so have their [[material]]s, production [[tool]]s and techniques, [[cultu36 KB (5,348 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
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- ...ioactive material then falls to earth, subjecting anything within the line of sight to radiation, a significant [[radioactive contamination|hazard]]. A f == History ==24 KB (3,899 words) - 19:58, 11 June 2010
- ...ervice support (CSS)) branch of the [[United States Army]]. It is also one of three U.S. Army logistics branches, the others being the Transportation Cor ==History==9 KB (1,371 words) - 21:22, 11 June 2010
- |Ship out of service= ...ly]] for his actions during the [[Battle of the Aleutian Islands|battles]] of [[Kiska]] and [[Attu]].19 KB (2,719 words) - 21:51, 2 July 2010
- [[Image:Decorative Soaps.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A collection of decorative soaps, usually found in hotels]] ...storically comes either in solid [[molding (process)|bars]] or in the form of a viscous liquid.20 KB (3,140 words) - 22:41, 17 June 2010
- ...of any metal. A heavy, silvery [[d-block]] [[metal]], mercury is also one of the five [[liquid metal|metallic]] chemical elements that are [[liquid]] at ...f mercury (such as [[mercuric chloride]] or [[methylmercury]]), inhalation of mercury vapor, or eating seafood contaminated with mercury.69 KB (10,077 words) - 21:35, 20 September 2010
- ...chain molecules are highly oriented along the fiber axis, so the strength of the [[chemical bond]] can be exploited. ==History==10 KB (1,313 words) - 10:07, 20 September 2010
- [[Image:ManilaPaper.jpg|thumb|A stack of [[manila paper]]]] ...ed as a [[packaging]] material, in many [[cleaning]] products, in a number of industrial and construction processes, and occasionally as a [[Edible paper21 KB (3,131 words) - 10:08, 20 September 2010
- ...mb|right|[[Joint (building)|Building joint]] with incomplete firestop made of '''rockwool''' packing that still requires topcaulking.]] [[Image:Rockwool cubes-inlay Δ0091.JPG|thumb|right|Cubes made of rock wool which could be used for hydroponics]]9 KB (1,270 words) - 10:08, 20 September 2010
- ...erwear and carpets), [[stationery]], plastic parts and reusable containers of various types, laboratory equipment, [[loudspeakers]], automotive component ...r polypropylene had a volume of 45.1 million tons, which led to a turnover of about 65 billion US-dollars (47.4 billion Euro).<ref>{{cite web|title = Mar25 KB (3,657 words) - 10:10, 20 September 2010
- ...'') is a [[waterproof]] cover for a sleeping bag that may be used in place of a tent for lightweight travelers or as a backup if inclement weather occurs ==History==9 KB (1,460 words) - 10:14, 20 September 2010
- {{About|the process of coloring using [[dye]]s|dying and the end of life|death}} '''Dyeing''' is the process of imparting [[colours]] to a textile material in loose fibre, [[yarn]], [[cl7 KB (1,033 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
- ...om Fr. ''aune'', ell) is the official supervision of the shape and quality of manufactured [[wool]]len [[cloth]]. ...piece of cloth, and to affix a [[Seal (device)|stamp]] to show that it was of the necessary size and quality.2 KB (325 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
- [[Image:Waulking 18th century engraving.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Engraving of Scotswomen waulking or fulling cloth, c. 1770]] ...er''', '''tucker''', or '''walker'''.<ref>Jones, Gareth ''Daniel Rhydderch of Aberloch'', reproduced from The Western Mail July 17, 1933 accessed at [htt8 KB (1,152 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
- ...s that we have the expression “on [[tenterhook]]s”, meaning in a state of nervous tension. ...ersecution]]. Their [[weaving]] industry led to the area becoming a centre of the garment industry (the [[rag trade]] as it became known colloquially), w2 KB (307 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
- :''For terms specifically related to sewing, see [[Glossary of sewing terminology]].'' ...louring yarn or the finished material is [[dyeing]]. For more information of the various steps, see [[textile manufacturing]].45 KB (7,016 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
- ...ialized care. Always contact a professional conservator if you are unsure of how to proceed in the preservation process. ...rol, and rely strongly on natural light to display their furnishings, both of which may contribute to textile decay.30 KB (4,909 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
- ...elated with [[textile manufacturing]] operations. This industry has a long history that begins with "Indigo dyeing" a natural color, derived from a plant. Once the process of coloring textiles was considered as an art. According to ones creativity an5 KB (761 words) - 10:15, 20 September 2010
- ...n and around [[mill town]]s in [[Great Britain]] and were an integral part of [[textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution]]. ...re also common in [[northern England]]; for instance, the name of the town of [[Whitefield, Greater Manchester|Whitefield]] is thought to derive from the2 KB (305 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
- {{about||History of Textile manufacturing from 1750 to 1850 | Textile manufacture during the In ...ut 5000 B.C. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of [[fiber|fibre]] from which a [[yarn]] can be made, primarily by [[spinning18 KB (3,093 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
- A '''textile''' is a flexible material consisting of a network of natural or artificial [[fibre]]s often referred to as thread or [[yarn]]. Y ...g, spreading, crocheting, or bonding. ''Cloth'' refers to a finished piece of fabric that can be used for a purpose such as covering a bed.21 KB (3,073 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
