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- 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
- ...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
- {{about||History of Textile manufacturing from 1750 to 1850 | Textile manufacture during the In ...)|finishing]] and colouration processes to the production of a wide ranges of products. There remains a large industry that uses [[Textile manufacturing38 KB (5,949 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
- ...ntil the era of [[Porfirio Díaz]] (1880s to 1910), when the mechanization of [[weaving]] was introduced, mostly by the French. ...a]] and [[Chiapas]]. The textile industry remains important to the economy of Mexico although it has suffered setback due to competition by cheaper goods42 KB (6,562 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
- [[File:HoneHeke1845.jpg|thumb|An 1847 portrait of [[Hone Heke]] and his wife Hariata wearing cloaks made from ''Phormium tena ...ional textiles''' are the indigenous [[textile]]s of the [[Māori]] people of [[New Zealand]].14 KB (2,270 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
- '''Timeline of [[clothing]] and [[textile]]s [[technology]].''' {{seealso|History of clothing and textiles}}11 KB (1,428 words) - 10:16, 20 September 2010
- ...he list of sword national treasure craft items|List of National Treasures of Japan (crafts-swords)}} [[File:Tamamushi Shrine Painting1.JPG|thumb|right|Detail of the Tamamushi Shrine]]102 KB (12,963 words) - 10:18, 20 September 2010
- ...s the decorator to add a texture to it. The name ''Artex'' is a trademark of [[Artex Ltd.]], a company based in the UK. The name is a [[genericised trad | title = History4 KB (597 words) - 10:19, 20 September 2010
- ...bia]], and has extensive applications for the indigenous [[First Nations]] of the [[Pacific Northwest]].<ref name="Gymnosperm">Gymnosperm Database: [http ....<ref name="Gymnosperm"/><ref name="Farjon">Farjon, A. (2005). ''Monograph of Cupressaceae and Sciadopitys''. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 1-84246-0620 KB (3,210 words) - 10:22, 20 September 2010
- |diversity_link = Taxonomy of the Bambuseae See the full '''[[Taxonomy of the Bambuseae]]'''.}}47 KB (7,158 words) - 10:22, 20 September 2010
- {{About|industrial hemp|its psychoactive variant|Cannabis (drug)|the biology of the plant|Cannabis|other uses|Hemp (disambiguation)}} [[Image:Cannab2 new.png|thumb|right|The variety of appearances for cannabis. Only ''C. sativa'' (left) is suited for industria42 KB (6,310 words) - 22:11, 21 September 2010
- |group2 = History of ... ...Revolution]]{{·}} [[Timeline of clothing and textiles technology|Timeline of textile technology]]2 KB (202 words) - 10:24, 20 September 2010
- ...ee]]{{·}} [[Poplin]]{{·}} [[Rakematiz]]{{·}} [[Rayadillo]]{{·}} [[Rep (clothing)|Rep]]{{·}} [[Rinzu]]{{·}} [[Ripstop]]{{·}} [[Ripstop nylon]]{{·}} [[Ru ...= [[Dyeing]]{{·}} [[Fiber]]{{·}} [[History of textiles]]{{·}} [[History of silk]]{{·}} [[Knitting]]{{·}} [[fulling mill|Pandy]]{{·}} [[Synthetic fa6 KB (510 words) - 10:25, 20 September 2010
- ...industry and "dry-cleaning fluid" by the public. It is often used instead of hand washing delicate fabrics, which can be excessively laborious. ==History==22 KB (3,351 words) - 21:30, 20 September 2010
- {{Redirect|Oxirane|oxiranes as a class of molecules|epoxide}} ...three-membered ring consisting of two carbon and one oxygen atom. Because of its special molecular structure, ethylene oxide easily participates in the82 KB (11,709 words) - 21:31, 20 September 2010
- ...:Blue asbestos (teased).jpg|thumb|Blue asbestos showing the fibrous nature of the mineral]] ...sks related to exposure to asbestos at work |publisher=Publications Office of the European Union |date= |accessdate=2010-07-05}}</ref>77 KB (11,403 words) - 21:32, 20 September 2010
- ...maintaining an independent, impartial position as an international centre of excellence. Since 1990, the IOM has been a fully independent "not for profi ...nt Branch, Dr Michael Jacobsen, Head of Statistics and Dr David Muir, Head of Medical Branch. [[File:CoalMiner.jpg|thumb|Underground coal miner]]24 KB (3,511 words) - 21:32, 20 September 2010
- ...ents, and the availability of pesticides strongly influences the incidence of self poisoning. ...used in a large number of industries, which puts many different categories of workers at risk. Extensive use puts agricultural workers in particular at13 KB (1,751 words) - 21:33, 20 September 2010
- '''Behavior-based safety (BBS)''' is the ”application of science of behavior change to real world problems”.<ref>Staff. “How Does Behaviora ...behavior-based safety “empowers” employees and addresses the dynamics of injury prevention.” Risk & Insurance.'''15'''(12, 01 Oct) p 66</ref> At i19 KB (2,781 words) - 21:35, 20 September 2010
- ...ropagation|propagation]], the combustible material present, and the effect of weather on the fire.<ref name=UToronto /> ...cial effects on wilderness areas. Some plant species depend on the effects of fire for growth and reproduction,<ref name=NOVA /> although large wildfires88 KB (12,641 words) - 21:35, 20 September 2010
