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 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 to pass through. The …
Trevira is a brand of polyester fibre known for its permanent flame-retardant properties. Unlike fabrics treated with surface-applied flame retardants, Trevira’s flame-retardant properties are embedded in the fibre’s molecular structure, making them resistant to wear, washing, or ageing. Trevira fibres…
Polyethene (PE) is made from ethylene monomers primarily derived from petroleum or natural gas through cracking and polymerization. Its simple molecular structure, consisting of long carbon and hydrogen atom chains, makes it a highly versatile and adaptable …
Plastic is made from polymers, which may be synthetic, semi-synthetic, or biobased. Plastics’ main property is their plasticity, making it easy to mould, extrude, or press into solid objects of various shapes. The versatility of plastic derived from fossil …
Polypropylene (PP), olefin fibre in the textile industry, is a type of thermoplastic polymer resin made by polymerising propylene gas, a byproduct from crude oil refining. The discovery of a stereoselective polymerization in 1954 led to the production of large-scale …
