Flax is a plant that is mainly cultivated to make linen fibre.
The flax fibre is known for its strength, breathability and ability to regulate temperature. The fibre comes from the stem of the plant.
Flax is a renewable resource, making …
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Flowering Plant
Most of the plants we see around us are flowering plants, also known as angiosperms. They differ from so-called gymnosperms, such as conifers, in that their seeds are formed inside a flower, rather than on the …
Juniper
The juniper is the most widespread conifer in the world, found across much of the northern hemisphere. Junipers exist in various forms, from tall, pillar-like trees to bushy shrubs and low-growing ground covers. The latter can be found on the …
Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex is a trade name for a breathable, waterproof, and windproof laminate added to clothing and shoe fabrics. The ultra-thin layer(membrane) is bonded with heat and pressure into a coated outer layer that blocks liquid water while allowing water vapour …
Trevira
Trevira is a series of brands of functional polyester textiles, with properties built into the polyester mass itself, manufactured by Indorama Ventures. Trevira CS (Trevira Comfort and Safety) is the best-known flame-retardant polyester. Unlike fabrics that have been treated with …
Polyethene (PE)
Polyethene, or PE, is a type of plastic made from ethylene and extracted from oil or natural gas. PE is one of the most common types of plastic because it is inexpensive to manufacture. Its simple molecular structure, consisting of …
