A shout out to all my beloved readers and fans of 1.5 inch seat belt webbing - Read more!
I, Roger Howard, have come with yet one other unusual write up that is going to leave you eagerly watching for more (if I may say so myself). While I spent most of my time this week dealing with our Industrial Shipping Demonstration 2016 webbing material exhibit, my extra hours after that were all invested in delving deep within the enigma and exhilaration of what is trending in the polyester manufacturer and webbing company categories. Incidentally, we're still collecting any and all pictures, videos, and technical designs (especially trucking tarps and cargo net webbing). Really eager to build a gallery that will leave our disciples spell bound and merrily clicking thru our gallery.
Oh, and if you have captivating tall tales and effective applications of narrow seat belt webbing, of course send me an email so we can talk about it.
Undoubtedly I could talk for hours on all these matters, but let's buckle up and get into the legitimate set of issues, okay? You are going to love this current post (just a little bawdy, but that's my style).
It's a fait accompli in the poly web material business sector that entreprenuers like us need to network and build out our relationships each and every week. I was at our territorial Chamber of Commerce meeting two days ago and met a new member recently relocated from Washington, DC. He's performed closely with poly web material matters in the Fiber Economics Bureau (FEB) for many years.
To be truthful, I must confess that I certainly never was aware of the Fiber Economics Bureau (humiliating, yes, I know). It seemed like a perfect opportunity to share an overview with you all (on the outside chance that a few of you may be curious about the "FEB" as was I :-).
Citation / Source: http://www.fibersource.com/feb/feb1.htm
The Exclusive Source of Information on Manufactured Fibers
Since 1935, the Fiber Economics Bureau (FEB) has been the ONLY source of direct statistics on the United States manufactured fiber industry and its products — acrylic, nylon, polyester, olefin, rayon, glass fiber, and others. Our long-established contacts with fiber producers and our confidential handling of proprietary data has earned us respect and cooperation from manufactured fiber producers around the world.
Our two monthly publications, the Fiber Organon and the Manufactured Fiber Review, present the latest information on industry trends in easy-to-read tables and charts. This data on production, shipments, capacities, stocks, imports-exports, mill use and other key industry statistics is made available 15 to 30 days after the close of each month.
Our premier data service is the Manufactured Fiber Handbook. It is distributed in page-by-page updates in a loose-leaf binder format designed for those who need the most timely, comprehensive, and in-depth data on the industry. The service includes details on primary and secondary end use shipments. Special data compilations are available for subscribers covering years prior to the start of new subscriptions.
Our annual World Directory of Manufactured Fiber Producers is the only directory with global coverage. It contains over 1,500 fiber producer listings in 72 countries. For each producer we provide details on addresses, telephone/fax numbers, plant locations, products produced, and trade names.
As you can imagine, there are VOLUMES more that could be shared about the FEB, but I'll cease fire there. You're 100% welcome to visit their site and dig deeper, becuase they have a huge library of truly fabulous info.
Since seatbelt webbing work is my professional life, I did a bit of a dig about on their website, and it made me remember a textbook that I loved from university days. So up I went into my attic storage, and pulled down all five cardboard crates full of notebooks, engineering posters, magazines, and books.
1.5 inch seat belt webbing - Read more
Watch this space my friends... because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come. Cheers!
Monday, May 16, 2016
Saturday, May 14, 2016
What's the most effective way to make polyester? Check it out...
Amazingly, you guessed it, this is your commercial fabrics guy, and I have yet another compelling textiles post to lay on you. For those who're new: Hello! Roger Howard here, I'm your intrepid author, eager to get into all we've found today.
Narrow fabric seat belt web is what we've worked on all these years, so it may be a bit of a surprise to you that I only uncovered a few cool things of interest this afternoon: industrial strap and web strapping.
Before I go too far -- let me explain -- today's insights come from experts' posts that my assistant and I uncovered in our morning surf of the web. In fact, the information we found today will be of great interest to those who love posts with lots of details in the scientific arena.
Believe it or not, we have even more to share on our branded site. When you're ready for better details, take a peek here: more info.
Hey, do you prefer to watch videos? No problem! I'm building a list of relevant videos that will give a bit more depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, and plan to include those in my posts in the coming days.
To be honest, I prefer the written word (because I like to study this type of material line by line, and take notes on how I’ll add new options for our clients' real-world webbing applications!) - more info.
Without further delay, here is what I am eager to share today. This article provides great background and insight to the science behind narrow seat belt webbing:
https://www.igotbiz.com/rosemontbelt
Correct indeed, I originally shared this detailed history on our Blogspot account, so feel free to visit our site and read the original info.
Polyester material creation overview
A strong woven fabric was needed by the industrial corporations at the turn of the century. The demand was loud and clear for a product based on a versatile component that could be reliably used in manufacturing and cargo transportation.
Today we know that most modern webbing is made of synthetic fibers such as polyester, but try to remember that is was not always that way. Cotton webbing and wool webbing used to be quite common. However, growing industries cried out for webbing that was both light and strong, with high breaking strengths suitable to all their needs.
Science and technology opened a door to a new molecule that clearly met all the needs of the market.
Polyester industry dates back in the 1920s when W.H. Carothers was contracted by the U.S. based company E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. to research large molecules and synthetic fibers. The research led to the discovery of nylon fabric. In the 1930s to early 1940s, Calico Printers Association and Co., a British owned company, further studied the work of W.H. Carothers and discovered ethylene, which paved the way to creation of polyester fibers.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. bought the rights to produce the fiber in the U.S.A. and renamed it Dacron. The company carried out extensive research and came up with different and diverse polyester fibers. The polyester industry has evolved over the years and has many varied uses. There are two types of polyester, namely PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PCDT (poly-1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate).
Here Are The Ways Polyester Is Put Into Use:
With such a versatile component and foundation, this polyester industry has rapidly evolved, and lead to various and diverse uses for polyester. The applications include the following (of which there are surely dozens more we could add if space permitted):
Garment manufacturers all over the world make use of polyester to make clothes, furnishings, sheets, seat belts, carpets among many other purposes. The blending of polyester with wool and cotton to make unique types of clothing material makes it the preferred choice to many in the garment industry.
Outlined below are some of the qualities that make polyester an ideal choice for cloth making.
1. Tenacious and Durable
Polyester industry manufactures materials that are ideal for rock climbing, sleeping bags, and other outdoor uses. The reason why polyester is perfect for the outdoors is because it is not only durable but it can withstand damp and wet conditions. There are those polyester manufacturing companies that coat the material with water-resistant finishes. As such, for those who love surfing during winter, they use polyester made gear.
2. Insulation Properties
The polyester industry has come up with innovative ways to insulate the polyester fiber during the manufacturing process. They carry out the process by ensuring that they create hollow fibers that keep air trapped inside so that when one wears polyester made clothing, they body temperature warms the polyester clothes and maintains the heat without losing it. Another way to insulate the polyester is through the use of crimped polyester during the filling process.
3. Does not Wrinkle
The polyester industry has grown by leaps and bounds because more people are looking for clothes that do not crease. Polyester is an ideal choice for many since it does not crease and when blended with other materials like wool and cotton, it forms some unique pieces of clothing. The material does not stain therefore many people prefer it for pants, skirts, shirts among many other uses.
So Many Ways To Benefit From Polyester
1. Pet Bottles
Before the advent of polyester, bottles were made of glass, but the discovery of polyester gave rise to plastic bottles which are a cheaper version in comparison with the glass ones hence the popular use.
2. Mylar
Many events rarely end without balloons, what many people do not know is that the balloons are made of polyester and aluminum foil.
The polyester industry has given rise to many companies all over the world that are of the substance.
Key Components In This Material
Ethylene is a compound derived from petroleum and it is the key component used in the manufacture of polyester.
The process of making polyester is called polymerization; ethylene the ingredient derived from petroleum is used as the polymer.
Manufacturing Process
There are four manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of polyester namely; filament, staple, fiberfill and tow.
1. Filament
During the production of filaments, the strand is made into one long continuous strand.
2. Staple
Staple manufacturing involves cutting of the strands into specific sizes. The process allows for blending with other materials like wool and cotton.
3. Tow
Tow involves combining different filaments closely together.
4. Fiberfill
Pillows, quilts, and other fillings are manufactured using this process.
What Is Involved In Making Each Product?
Polymerization
A catalyst is mixed with ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate at a temperature of 150-210 degrees centigrade. The resulting substance is then combined with terephthalic acid. It is allowed to boil at a temperature of 280 degrees centigrade where it forms polyester which is in liquid form. The liquid is allowed to pass through a machine that makes the filaments, tow, fiberfill or staple.
Drying
The liquid polyester ribbons are allowed to cool until hard enough. They are then cut into tiny pieces to ensure that no air was trapped in the filament during the manufacturing process.
Spinning
Melting of the chips is done at 260-270 degree centigrade, and the resulting solution passes through a spinneret which is metallic and has tiny holes. The holes are of various sizes and forms’ depending on what the company is looking to achieve. It is during this process that different chemicals are added for instance those that will make the final product non-flammable.
After the spinning process is complete, the fiber is allowed to dry. Specialized machines do the draw of fiber. The fibers are soft, and it is at this stage that texturing, twisting and other processes take place. The fiber is then packaged into a form that it will be easier to weave it into the desired material.
The manufacturing process of tow is quite different from that of filament manufacture.in that the spinneret machine has smaller holes. The tow fiber that is produced is stored in containers which are specifically for cooling. With technology advancements and the fact that polyester blends easily with natural materials like cotton, wool among others makes it the best choice for many fashion designers.
Are There More Ethylene Products On The Way?
The truth is that polyester continues to prove itself to be a light and strong synthetic fiber that continues to open new doors. Especially with the introduction of microfiber in the early 1990s (a polyester fabric that bears the striking resemblance to silk), the polyester industry has no signs of slowing down.
Durability and strength of the material make it a sought after option for many businesses across the globe. Simple things, like the way the woven material can be preshrunk during the manufacturing process makes it a valuable asset to business that require a fabric with consistently non-shrinking properties.
Allergy sufferers love polyester fabric for its non-allergic properties. In fact, many people prefer the material for making quilts, pillows, bed sheets (among other uses) for this target audience that is willing to pay more to get the relief they need in hypoallergenic materials.
[applause!]
Amazing overview, am I right?
Cheers my dear reader for following our blog and sending us your comments and insights on these articles.
Once again, I very much appreciate this venue in which we can share exciting articles like this, and open our minds to the history of commercial fabrics like two-inch seat belt webbing material.
Our love for online research and uncovering secrets posted by the world’s most clever people is nearly boundless (especially when my assistant and I get together and start talking about the history, science, and amazingly diverse applications of our product lines!).
Looking forward to all you can share there.
For our video-loving-readers, share your thoughts too! If you find that videos add depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, then tell us all about it!
Since my preference continues to be for the written word, I believe there will always be debate among us as to the best balance of content in these posts.
Stay tuned, because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come. Cheers!
*Also* Listen, if you loved the content today, will you do me a kind favor and be honest as to how much it is in line with your interests?
One last request, if I may, be sure to note if you are open to do a guest post about polyester manufacturer or strap polyester. We'd appreciate it if you could better help explain these concepts with a few pictures of narrow seat belt webbing.
more info
Narrow fabric seat belt web is what we've worked on all these years, so it may be a bit of a surprise to you that I only uncovered a few cool things of interest this afternoon: industrial strap and web strapping.
Before I go too far -- let me explain -- today's insights come from experts' posts that my assistant and I uncovered in our morning surf of the web. In fact, the information we found today will be of great interest to those who love posts with lots of details in the scientific arena.
Believe it or not, we have even more to share on our branded site. When you're ready for better details, take a peek here: more info.
Hey, do you prefer to watch videos? No problem! I'm building a list of relevant videos that will give a bit more depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, and plan to include those in my posts in the coming days.
To be honest, I prefer the written word (because I like to study this type of material line by line, and take notes on how I’ll add new options for our clients' real-world webbing applications!) - more info.
Without further delay, here is what I am eager to share today. This article provides great background and insight to the science behind narrow seat belt webbing:
https://www.igotbiz.com/rosemontbelt
Correct indeed, I originally shared this detailed history on our Blogspot account, so feel free to visit our site and read the original info.
Polyester material creation overview
A strong woven fabric was needed by the industrial corporations at the turn of the century. The demand was loud and clear for a product based on a versatile component that could be reliably used in manufacturing and cargo transportation.
Today we know that most modern webbing is made of synthetic fibers such as polyester, but try to remember that is was not always that way. Cotton webbing and wool webbing used to be quite common. However, growing industries cried out for webbing that was both light and strong, with high breaking strengths suitable to all their needs.
Science and technology opened a door to a new molecule that clearly met all the needs of the market.
Polyester industry dates back in the 1920s when W.H. Carothers was contracted by the U.S. based company E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. to research large molecules and synthetic fibers. The research led to the discovery of nylon fabric. In the 1930s to early 1940s, Calico Printers Association and Co., a British owned company, further studied the work of W.H. Carothers and discovered ethylene, which paved the way to creation of polyester fibers.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. bought the rights to produce the fiber in the U.S.A. and renamed it Dacron. The company carried out extensive research and came up with different and diverse polyester fibers. The polyester industry has evolved over the years and has many varied uses. There are two types of polyester, namely PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PCDT (poly-1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate).
Here Are The Ways Polyester Is Put Into Use:
With such a versatile component and foundation, this polyester industry has rapidly evolved, and lead to various and diverse uses for polyester. The applications include the following (of which there are surely dozens more we could add if space permitted):
Garment manufacturers all over the world make use of polyester to make clothes, furnishings, sheets, seat belts, carpets among many other purposes. The blending of polyester with wool and cotton to make unique types of clothing material makes it the preferred choice to many in the garment industry.
Outlined below are some of the qualities that make polyester an ideal choice for cloth making.
1. Tenacious and Durable
Polyester industry manufactures materials that are ideal for rock climbing, sleeping bags, and other outdoor uses. The reason why polyester is perfect for the outdoors is because it is not only durable but it can withstand damp and wet conditions. There are those polyester manufacturing companies that coat the material with water-resistant finishes. As such, for those who love surfing during winter, they use polyester made gear.
2. Insulation Properties
The polyester industry has come up with innovative ways to insulate the polyester fiber during the manufacturing process. They carry out the process by ensuring that they create hollow fibers that keep air trapped inside so that when one wears polyester made clothing, they body temperature warms the polyester clothes and maintains the heat without losing it. Another way to insulate the polyester is through the use of crimped polyester during the filling process.
3. Does not Wrinkle
The polyester industry has grown by leaps and bounds because more people are looking for clothes that do not crease. Polyester is an ideal choice for many since it does not crease and when blended with other materials like wool and cotton, it forms some unique pieces of clothing. The material does not stain therefore many people prefer it for pants, skirts, shirts among many other uses.
So Many Ways To Benefit From Polyester
1. Pet Bottles
Before the advent of polyester, bottles were made of glass, but the discovery of polyester gave rise to plastic bottles which are a cheaper version in comparison with the glass ones hence the popular use.
2. Mylar
Many events rarely end without balloons, what many people do not know is that the balloons are made of polyester and aluminum foil.
The polyester industry has given rise to many companies all over the world that are of the substance.
Key Components In This Material
Ethylene is a compound derived from petroleum and it is the key component used in the manufacture of polyester.
The process of making polyester is called polymerization; ethylene the ingredient derived from petroleum is used as the polymer.
Manufacturing Process
There are four manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of polyester namely; filament, staple, fiberfill and tow.
1. Filament
During the production of filaments, the strand is made into one long continuous strand.
2. Staple
Staple manufacturing involves cutting of the strands into specific sizes. The process allows for blending with other materials like wool and cotton.
3. Tow
Tow involves combining different filaments closely together.
4. Fiberfill
Pillows, quilts, and other fillings are manufactured using this process.
What Is Involved In Making Each Product?
Polymerization
A catalyst is mixed with ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate at a temperature of 150-210 degrees centigrade. The resulting substance is then combined with terephthalic acid. It is allowed to boil at a temperature of 280 degrees centigrade where it forms polyester which is in liquid form. The liquid is allowed to pass through a machine that makes the filaments, tow, fiberfill or staple.
Drying
The liquid polyester ribbons are allowed to cool until hard enough. They are then cut into tiny pieces to ensure that no air was trapped in the filament during the manufacturing process.
Spinning
Melting of the chips is done at 260-270 degree centigrade, and the resulting solution passes through a spinneret which is metallic and has tiny holes. The holes are of various sizes and forms’ depending on what the company is looking to achieve. It is during this process that different chemicals are added for instance those that will make the final product non-flammable.
After the spinning process is complete, the fiber is allowed to dry. Specialized machines do the draw of fiber. The fibers are soft, and it is at this stage that texturing, twisting and other processes take place. The fiber is then packaged into a form that it will be easier to weave it into the desired material.
The manufacturing process of tow is quite different from that of filament manufacture.in that the spinneret machine has smaller holes. The tow fiber that is produced is stored in containers which are specifically for cooling. With technology advancements and the fact that polyester blends easily with natural materials like cotton, wool among others makes it the best choice for many fashion designers.
Are There More Ethylene Products On The Way?
The truth is that polyester continues to prove itself to be a light and strong synthetic fiber that continues to open new doors. Especially with the introduction of microfiber in the early 1990s (a polyester fabric that bears the striking resemblance to silk), the polyester industry has no signs of slowing down.
Durability and strength of the material make it a sought after option for many businesses across the globe. Simple things, like the way the woven material can be preshrunk during the manufacturing process makes it a valuable asset to business that require a fabric with consistently non-shrinking properties.
Allergy sufferers love polyester fabric for its non-allergic properties. In fact, many people prefer the material for making quilts, pillows, bed sheets (among other uses) for this target audience that is willing to pay more to get the relief they need in hypoallergenic materials.
[applause!]
Amazing overview, am I right?
Cheers my dear reader for following our blog and sending us your comments and insights on these articles.
Once again, I very much appreciate this venue in which we can share exciting articles like this, and open our minds to the history of commercial fabrics like two-inch seat belt webbing material.
Our love for online research and uncovering secrets posted by the world’s most clever people is nearly boundless (especially when my assistant and I get together and start talking about the history, science, and amazingly diverse applications of our product lines!).
Looking forward to all you can share there.
For our video-loving-readers, share your thoughts too! If you find that videos add depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, then tell us all about it!
Since my preference continues to be for the written word, I believe there will always be debate among us as to the best balance of content in these posts.
Stay tuned, because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come. Cheers!
*Also* Listen, if you loved the content today, will you do me a kind favor and be honest as to how much it is in line with your interests?
One last request, if I may, be sure to note if you are open to do a guest post about polyester manufacturer or strap polyester. We'd appreciate it if you could better help explain these concepts with a few pictures of narrow seat belt webbing.
more info
Thursday, May 12, 2016
You've likely never seen one like this...
Dear scholars! narrow fabric seat belt web is on my mind, and right now I (Roger Howard, of course!) bring you still one more very-nearly-brilliant report on polyester distributor my aim being to serve you with some awesome reads and connect you with various great materials.
* BUT * before we enter everything ... I have a hot political piece to share!
And you've probably * never * come across one such as this ... because while politicians fight people tune-in. I'm referring to more than merely ill-tempered words. The men in this situation are buddies; you'll see how they had a go toe-to-toe here in this brawl ...
I tuned into this simply because one of the two was my boss back then when I first got out of college. So if quite possibly you have curiosity in bureaucratic malicious talk and insider news, then continue reading.
That's right, high stakes, high stress, legislative matters focused on industrial shipping:
"How the Harbor District Found Itself in the Middle of Humboldt’s Most Bitter Political Fight "
Author: Ryan Burns
Source: https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2016/apr/29/how-harbor-district-found-itself-center-countys-mo/
Last week, two elected officials got into a face-to-face, toe-to-toe, “let’s take this outside”-style argument during a break in a Planning Commission meeting. This wasn’t a personal beef (the men each told the Outpost afterward that they consider each other friends). Nor was it about a property dispute that affects either man directly.
No, the spat boiled over from a long-simmering political dispute over management of Humboldt Bay. Former Planning Commissioner Dennis Mayo and current Harbor Commissioner Richard Marks (the officials in last week’s quarrel) stand on separate sides of a philosophical and tactical divide that has gradually expanded to define Humboldt County’s most bitter political struggle — whether we should wait for big, blue-collar industries to arrive on our shores via sea and rail, or start allowing other businesses to use that land.
With a 5-1 vote the Planning Commission sided with the Mayo contingent, which envisions Humboldt Bay as a major industrialized seaport offering international shipping and a rebuilt (or freshly built) railroad connecting our county to the national rail network.
Marks and his fellow Harbor Commissioners, meanwhile, are pursuing a more economically diversified approach. At last week’s meeting, Division 5 Commissioner Patrick Higgins told the Planning Commission that the Harbor District almost went broke trying to market our harbor to industrial shipping interests. The time has come, he said, to loosen zoning restrictions on the vacant and deteriorating land surrounding the bay so other types of businesses can move in.
The ultimate decision on this matter lies with the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, which will have to decide which side of that political chasm to stand on. And while their decision might not dictate the future of Humboldt Bay, it could have significant impacts on property owners and infrastructure around the harbor.
Check out more great details at their Local Coast Outpost website!
Now -- jumping ahead to things related to my favorite topic (webbing manufacturer) -- check this out ->>
On a geek-scale of 1-10,
this is clearly an 11!
Strangely enough, only a few of you will love this as deeply as do I.
None the less, suffice to say, this is at the deep end of the scientific pool.
Truth be told, the scientists featured here are personal friends of our company in general, and me in particular. By all means, take a few minutes to read through these and let us know if your business works in a realm that can leverage this approach.
Modifying the UV Blocking Effect of Polyester Fabric
Source: http://trj.sagepub.com/content/74/6/469.short
Marija Gorenšek
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, University of Ljubljana, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Franci Sluga
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, University of Ljubljana, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
The influence of conventional acid and alkaline high temperature dyeing procedures on fabric construction is investigated. The effects of weave construction, orange, red, and blue disperse dyes, double layers of fabrics, and UV absorber on the ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) of polyester fabrics are the topics of this research. A spectrophotometer with an integrating sphere is used to measure the uv transmittance of polyester fabrics according to an AATCC test. Small differences in the weight of fabrics after blind dyeing procedures already influence the uv transmittance of fabrics. Pale orange and blue dyed fabrics show a high enough UPF, while a pale red dyed fabric does not reach such values. Deep dyed and double layered fabrics and fabrics aftertreated with a UV absorber reach high UPF values.
. . .
"Influence of reactive dyes on ultraviolet protection of cotton knitted fabrics with different fabric constructions "
Source: http://trj.sagepub.com/content/86/5/512.abstract
Wai-yin Wong, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Jimmy Kwok-cheong Lam, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Chi-wai Kan, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Ron Postle, School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr Chi-wai Kan, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Email: tccwk [at] polyu.edu.hk
Abstract
Influence of reactive dyes on ultraviolet protection of cotton knitted fabrics with different fabric constructions Wai-yin Wong1 Jimmy Kwok-cheong Lam1 Chi-wai Kan1⇑ Ron Postle2 1Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 2School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Australia Dr Chi-wai Kan, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Email: tccwk [at] polyu.edu.hk Abstract The influence of coloration on ultraviolet (UV) protection of cotton knitted fabrics with different knit structures incorporated with the three major stitch types, namely knit, tuck and miss stitches, are studied in four approaches.
The effects of color depth and knit structures on the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of fabrics are investigated. The influences of hue and color depth on the UPF of fabrics are also compared. Since UV protection offered by dyes mainly depends on their chemical structures, the UPF and color strength of fabrics colored by reactive dyes that varied in reactive groups, such as mono-functional and bi-functional reactive dyes, are examined. The correlations between UPF and the CIELAB color coordinates, color strength (K/Ssum), are analyzed. The results show that light-colored fabrics with compact structures achieve similar or even better UV protection than the dark-colored fabrics with loose structures.
This implies that color property might not be a reliable indicator for UV protection of knitted fabrics and the effect of coloration on UV protection is affected by fabric construction. The results also denote that the chemical structure of reactive dyes affects the UV protection of fabrics in a qualitative approach that depends on the unique ultraviolet radiation blocking ability of the chemical constituents. Among the color coordinates investigated, only lightness (L*) and K/Ssum are found to be correlated with the UPF of the fabrics, but the strength of correlations is not very strong. This is because the fabric characteristics that have significant impacts of UV protection are mostly not involved in the measurement of color properties. "
"Enhancing disperse printing and ultraviolet protecting of polyester-containing fabrics via pretreatment with chitosan/polyethylene glycol/dimethylol dihydroxyethylene urea"
Source: http://jit.sagepub.com/content/42/3/269.abstract
NA Ibrahim 1
EMR El-Zairy 2
MR El-Zairy 2
HM Khalil 2
1 Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
2 Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Division, Faculty of Applied Arts, Giza, Egypt
NA Ibrahim, Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt Email: nabibrahim [at] hotmail [dot] com
Abstract
Pretreatment of polyester-containing fabrics with chitosan, polyethylene glycol along with N-methylol crosslinking agent (Arkofix® NDW, DMDHEU) in the presence of MgCl2.
6H2O/citric acid as a mixed catalyst was carried out for enhancing their printability with disperse dyes as well as upgrading their ultraviolet-protecting properties.
The results showed that the changes in the depth of the obtained prints are governed by the type of substrate, chitosan concentration and steaming conditions.
On the other hand, incorporation of polyethylene glycol in the pretreatment bath results in a remarkable improvement in the depth of the post-printed fabric samples.
Scanning electron microscope images showed the presence of chitosan-based deposits firmly attached to the surface of the pretreated fabric samples.
The mechanism of surface modification via loading of chitosan with its amino groups along with polyethylene glycol moieties onto and/or into the finish/fabric matrix was proposed.
Incredibly geeky, I understand! But wasn't that an exceptional read? I am confident you are as excited about webbing straps as I was while I bumped into it. There are various other in the Pandora's Box of mind-blowing ideas, from where this content related to narrow fabric seat belt web came and I am not going to hang back in delivering more concerning this to you. While I am on the look out for some more interesting stuff in this genre, I would cherish your suggestions on this one. Tell me what you think about the story, the images and the video, and if it all was aligned with what you anticipated to identify in this subject field.
Watch this space my friends... because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come.
One last request, if I may, be sure to note if you can jump on a call with me to record an interview on polyester manufacturer or web strapping. I'd personally love your help in explaining these ideas with a few pictures of 1 inch web material.
Before you go: Listen, for those who got a lot out of the information I shared here today, will you help me please and be honest as to whether this really helped you?
Cheers!
* BUT * before we enter everything ... I have a hot political piece to share!
And you've probably * never * come across one such as this ... because while politicians fight people tune-in. I'm referring to more than merely ill-tempered words. The men in this situation are buddies; you'll see how they had a go toe-to-toe here in this brawl ...
I tuned into this simply because one of the two was my boss back then when I first got out of college. So if quite possibly you have curiosity in bureaucratic malicious talk and insider news, then continue reading.
That's right, high stakes, high stress, legislative matters focused on industrial shipping:
"How the Harbor District Found Itself in the Middle of Humboldt’s Most Bitter Political Fight "
Author: Ryan Burns
Source: https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2016/apr/29/how-harbor-district-found-itself-center-countys-mo/
Last week, two elected officials got into a face-to-face, toe-to-toe, “let’s take this outside”-style argument during a break in a Planning Commission meeting. This wasn’t a personal beef (the men each told the Outpost afterward that they consider each other friends). Nor was it about a property dispute that affects either man directly.
No, the spat boiled over from a long-simmering political dispute over management of Humboldt Bay. Former Planning Commissioner Dennis Mayo and current Harbor Commissioner Richard Marks (the officials in last week’s quarrel) stand on separate sides of a philosophical and tactical divide that has gradually expanded to define Humboldt County’s most bitter political struggle — whether we should wait for big, blue-collar industries to arrive on our shores via sea and rail, or start allowing other businesses to use that land.
With a 5-1 vote the Planning Commission sided with the Mayo contingent, which envisions Humboldt Bay as a major industrialized seaport offering international shipping and a rebuilt (or freshly built) railroad connecting our county to the national rail network.
Marks and his fellow Harbor Commissioners, meanwhile, are pursuing a more economically diversified approach. At last week’s meeting, Division 5 Commissioner Patrick Higgins told the Planning Commission that the Harbor District almost went broke trying to market our harbor to industrial shipping interests. The time has come, he said, to loosen zoning restrictions on the vacant and deteriorating land surrounding the bay so other types of businesses can move in.
The ultimate decision on this matter lies with the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, which will have to decide which side of that political chasm to stand on. And while their decision might not dictate the future of Humboldt Bay, it could have significant impacts on property owners and infrastructure around the harbor.
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On a geek-scale of 1-10,
this is clearly an 11!
Strangely enough, only a few of you will love this as deeply as do I.
None the less, suffice to say, this is at the deep end of the scientific pool.
Truth be told, the scientists featured here are personal friends of our company in general, and me in particular. By all means, take a few minutes to read through these and let us know if your business works in a realm that can leverage this approach.
Modifying the UV Blocking Effect of Polyester Fabric
Source: http://trj.sagepub.com/content/74/6/469.short
Marija Gorenšek
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, University of Ljubljana, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Franci Sluga
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, Department of Textiles, University of Ljubljana, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
The influence of conventional acid and alkaline high temperature dyeing procedures on fabric construction is investigated. The effects of weave construction, orange, red, and blue disperse dyes, double layers of fabrics, and UV absorber on the ultraviolet protection factors (UPF) of polyester fabrics are the topics of this research. A spectrophotometer with an integrating sphere is used to measure the uv transmittance of polyester fabrics according to an AATCC test. Small differences in the weight of fabrics after blind dyeing procedures already influence the uv transmittance of fabrics. Pale orange and blue dyed fabrics show a high enough UPF, while a pale red dyed fabric does not reach such values. Deep dyed and double layered fabrics and fabrics aftertreated with a UV absorber reach high UPF values.
. . .
"Influence of reactive dyes on ultraviolet protection of cotton knitted fabrics with different fabric constructions "
Source: http://trj.sagepub.com/content/86/5/512.abstract
Wai-yin Wong, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Jimmy Kwok-cheong Lam, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Chi-wai Kan, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Ron Postle, School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr Chi-wai Kan, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Email: tccwk [at] polyu.edu.hk
Abstract
Influence of reactive dyes on ultraviolet protection of cotton knitted fabrics with different fabric constructions Wai-yin Wong1 Jimmy Kwok-cheong Lam1 Chi-wai Kan1⇑ Ron Postle2 1Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 2School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Australia Dr Chi-wai Kan, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Email: tccwk [at] polyu.edu.hk Abstract The influence of coloration on ultraviolet (UV) protection of cotton knitted fabrics with different knit structures incorporated with the three major stitch types, namely knit, tuck and miss stitches, are studied in four approaches.
The effects of color depth and knit structures on the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of fabrics are investigated. The influences of hue and color depth on the UPF of fabrics are also compared. Since UV protection offered by dyes mainly depends on their chemical structures, the UPF and color strength of fabrics colored by reactive dyes that varied in reactive groups, such as mono-functional and bi-functional reactive dyes, are examined. The correlations between UPF and the CIELAB color coordinates, color strength (K/Ssum), are analyzed. The results show that light-colored fabrics with compact structures achieve similar or even better UV protection than the dark-colored fabrics with loose structures.
This implies that color property might not be a reliable indicator for UV protection of knitted fabrics and the effect of coloration on UV protection is affected by fabric construction. The results also denote that the chemical structure of reactive dyes affects the UV protection of fabrics in a qualitative approach that depends on the unique ultraviolet radiation blocking ability of the chemical constituents. Among the color coordinates investigated, only lightness (L*) and K/Ssum are found to be correlated with the UPF of the fabrics, but the strength of correlations is not very strong. This is because the fabric characteristics that have significant impacts of UV protection are mostly not involved in the measurement of color properties. "
"Enhancing disperse printing and ultraviolet protecting of polyester-containing fabrics via pretreatment with chitosan/polyethylene glycol/dimethylol dihydroxyethylene urea"
Source: http://jit.sagepub.com/content/42/3/269.abstract
NA Ibrahim 1
EMR El-Zairy 2
MR El-Zairy 2
HM Khalil 2
1 Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
2 Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Division, Faculty of Applied Arts, Giza, Egypt
NA Ibrahim, Textile Research Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt Email: nabibrahim [at] hotmail [dot] com
Abstract
Pretreatment of polyester-containing fabrics with chitosan, polyethylene glycol along with N-methylol crosslinking agent (Arkofix® NDW, DMDHEU) in the presence of MgCl2.
6H2O/citric acid as a mixed catalyst was carried out for enhancing their printability with disperse dyes as well as upgrading their ultraviolet-protecting properties.
The results showed that the changes in the depth of the obtained prints are governed by the type of substrate, chitosan concentration and steaming conditions.
On the other hand, incorporation of polyethylene glycol in the pretreatment bath results in a remarkable improvement in the depth of the post-printed fabric samples.
Scanning electron microscope images showed the presence of chitosan-based deposits firmly attached to the surface of the pretreated fabric samples.
The mechanism of surface modification via loading of chitosan with its amino groups along with polyethylene glycol moieties onto and/or into the finish/fabric matrix was proposed.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Who could say no to a quick peek at some amzing polyester info?
A shout out to all my beloved readers and fans of 1.5 inch seat belt webbing!
I, Roger Howard, have come with yet one other unusual write up that is going to leave you eagerly watching for more (if I may say so myself). While I spent most of my time this week dealing with our Industrial Shipping Demonstration 2016 webbing material exhibit, my extra hours after that were all invested in delving deep within the enigma and exhilaration of what is trending in the polyester manufacturer and webbing company categories. Incidentally, we're still collecting any and all pictures, videos, and technical designs (especially trucking tarps and cargo net webbing). Really eager to build a gallery that will leave our disciples spell bound and merrily clicking thru our gallery.
Oh, and if you have captivating tall tales and effective applications of narrow seat belt webbing, of course send me an email so we can talk about it.
Undoubtedly I could talk for hours on all these matters, but let's buckle up and get into the legitimate set of issues, okay? You are going to love this current post (just a little bawdy, but that's my style).
It's a fait accompli in the poly web material business sector that entreprenuers like us need to network and build out our relationships each and every week. I was at our territorial Chamber of Commerce meeting two days ago and met a new member recently relocated from Washington, DC. He's performed closely with poly web material matters in the Fiber Economics Bureau (FEB) for many years.
To be truthful, I must confess that I certainly never was aware of the Fiber Economics Bureau (humiliating, yes, I know). It seemed like a perfect opportunity to share an overview with you all (on the outside chance that a few of you may be curious about the "FEB" as was I :-).
Citation / Source: http://www.fibersource.com/feb/feb1.htm
The Exclusive Source of Information on Manufactured Fibers
ince 1935, the Fiber Economics Bureau (FEB) has been the ONLY source of direct statistics on the United States manufactured fiber industry and its products — acrylic, nylon, polyester, olefin, rayon, glass fiber, and others. Our long-established contacts with fiber producers and our confidential handling of proprietary data has earned us respect and cooperation from manufactured fiber producers around the world.
Our two monthly publications, the Fiber Organon and the Manufactured Fiber Review, present the latest information on industry trends in easy-to-read tables and charts. This data on production, shipments, capacities, stocks, imports-exports, mill use and other key industry statistics is made available 15 to 30 days after the close of each month.
Our premier data service is the Manufactured Fiber Handbook. It is distributed in page-by-page updates in a loose-leaf binder format designed for those who need the most timely, comprehensive, and in-depth data on the industry. The service includes details on primary and secondary end use shipments. Special data compilations are available for subscribers covering years prior to the start of new subscriptions.
Our annual World Directory of Manufactured Fiber Producers is the only directory with global coverage. It contains over 1,500 fiber producer listings in 72 countries. For each producer we provide details on addresses, telephone/fax numbers, plant locations, products produced, and trade names.
As you can imagine, there are VOLUMES more that could be shared about the FEB, but I'll cease fire there. You're 100% welcome to visit their site and dig deeper, becuase they have a huge library of truly fabulous info.
Since seatbelt webbing work is my professional life, I did a bit of a dig about on their website, and it made me remember a textbook that I loved from university days. So up I went into my attic storage, and pulled down all five cardboard crates full of notebooks, engineering posters, magazines, and books.
Specifically, this is the one that I dug out. It's the one that got me hooked on the industrial webbing vertical market, and, to be honest, I've not looked back since then.
You can see a bit more detail on Amazon.com, yet here is a very nice summary:
" Modern Polyesters: Chemistry and Technology of Polyesters and Copolyesters 1st Edition ", by John Scheirs (Editor), Timothy E. Long (Editor)
ISBN-13: 978-0471498568
ISBN-10: 0471498564
Description:
Provides an overview of the family of polyester polymers which comprise an important group of plastics that span the range of commodity polymers to engineering resins. It describes the preparation, properties and applications of polyesters. Readers will also find details on polyester-based elastomers, biodegradable aliphatic polyester, liquid crystal polyesters and unsaturated polyesters for glass-reinforced composites.
Presents an overview of the most recent developments.
Explores synthesis, catalysts, processes, properties and applications.
Looks at emerging polyester materials as well as existing ones.
Written by foremost experts from both academia and industry, ensuring that both fundamentals and practical applications are covered.
Editorial Reviews
"…a very informative book." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2006)
"…for those involved in research or in manufacturing or polyester processing, this book will be essential.” (E-STREAMS, August 2004)
"...examines the chemistry and technology of polyester and copolyesters and illustrates the diversity and importance of these materials..." (Materials World, Thursday 1 January 2004)
"...successful in presenting and discussing its technical topics...an excellent collection of data...an essential and invaluable resource..." (Materials World, Vol 12(8), August 2004)
“…informative…written clearly in a consistent style…should be a key acquisition for any research chemist seeking to investigate polyesters…” (Applied Organometallic Chemistry, Vol.19, No.1, January 2005)
From the Back Cover
Polyesters are one of the most important class of polymers in use today. Hundreds of polyesters exist although only about a dozen are of commercial significance. Polyesters are ubiquitous materials in modern life and are used in diverse applications from drink bottles and photographic film to shirts and fabrics. This book serves as a comprehensive, up-to-date reference and includes the following sections:
Historical development
Polymerization & polycondensation
Polyester types
Fibers, compounds and modifying additives
Depolymerization & degradation
Liquid crystal polyesters
Unsaturated polyesters
Comprehensive coverage of polyester resins with an emphasis on their structure-property relationships is provided. Polyester types covered in detail include: PET, PET copolymers, PCT, PCTG, PCTA, PBT, PEN, PTT, cyclic polyester oligomers, LCP and UP's. The latest advances in polyesters are described along with current and emerging application areas.
This work contains more than 20 contributions with experts from both academia and industry from North America, Europe, the Far East and Australia.
An essential book for plastics engineers, polymer chemists, material scientists and those working in the plastics manufacturing and processing industries that deal with polyester resins.
Amazon Product Details
Hardcover: 788 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 21, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471498564
ISBN-13: 978-0471498568
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 2 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,318,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#212 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Chemical > Plastics
#663 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Materials & Material Science > Polymers & Textiles
#1022 in Books > Science & Math > Chemistry > Industrial & Technical
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1.5 inch seat belt webbing is what it's really all about, am I right? That's the one fabric we all have in common. To be direct, if you're not in our vertical market, then this entire article is likely something you'll need to just send to a different department, right?
Merci beaucoup my precious visitors and enthusiasts of narrow fabric seat belt web! I value your focus in studying our post, and we trust you are consistently watching for much more:-). Possibly I an excessive amount of of my time working on assignments like our Commercial Shipping Expo 2016 webbing material presentation, but as I specified previously, I do my best daily to keep an hour or two available to invest in finding intriguing info trending up in the material polyester and webbing manufacturer genres.
To be obvious, we're still amassing any and all pictures, videos, and electronic illustratings (especially trucking tarps and cargo net webbing). We appreciate your help to build a gallery that will serve to help our fans want to happily return to our gallery.
Simply share your entertaining anecdotes and effective utilizations of 1 inch web material!
Obviously I could speak for hours on all these things, nevertheless...
PS - Listen, for those who got a lot out of the content today, will you help me please and be honest as to the extent this is aligned with your interests?
One last request, be sure to note if you can jump on a call with me to record an interview on cargo webbing or strap polyester. I'd personally love your help in explaining these ideas with a few pictures of narrow fabric seat belt web.
Watch this space my friends... because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come. Cheers!
I, Roger Howard, have come with yet one other unusual write up that is going to leave you eagerly watching for more (if I may say so myself). While I spent most of my time this week dealing with our Industrial Shipping Demonstration 2016 webbing material exhibit, my extra hours after that were all invested in delving deep within the enigma and exhilaration of what is trending in the polyester manufacturer and webbing company categories. Incidentally, we're still collecting any and all pictures, videos, and technical designs (especially trucking tarps and cargo net webbing). Really eager to build a gallery that will leave our disciples spell bound and merrily clicking thru our gallery.
Oh, and if you have captivating tall tales and effective applications of narrow seat belt webbing, of course send me an email so we can talk about it.
Undoubtedly I could talk for hours on all these matters, but let's buckle up and get into the legitimate set of issues, okay? You are going to love this current post (just a little bawdy, but that's my style).
It's a fait accompli in the poly web material business sector that entreprenuers like us need to network and build out our relationships each and every week. I was at our territorial Chamber of Commerce meeting two days ago and met a new member recently relocated from Washington, DC. He's performed closely with poly web material matters in the Fiber Economics Bureau (FEB) for many years.
To be truthful, I must confess that I certainly never was aware of the Fiber Economics Bureau (humiliating, yes, I know). It seemed like a perfect opportunity to share an overview with you all (on the outside chance that a few of you may be curious about the "FEB" as was I :-).
Citation / Source: http://www.fibersource.com/feb/feb1.htm
The Exclusive Source of Information on Manufactured Fibers
ince 1935, the Fiber Economics Bureau (FEB) has been the ONLY source of direct statistics on the United States manufactured fiber industry and its products — acrylic, nylon, polyester, olefin, rayon, glass fiber, and others. Our long-established contacts with fiber producers and our confidential handling of proprietary data has earned us respect and cooperation from manufactured fiber producers around the world.
Our two monthly publications, the Fiber Organon and the Manufactured Fiber Review, present the latest information on industry trends in easy-to-read tables and charts. This data on production, shipments, capacities, stocks, imports-exports, mill use and other key industry statistics is made available 15 to 30 days after the close of each month.
Our premier data service is the Manufactured Fiber Handbook. It is distributed in page-by-page updates in a loose-leaf binder format designed for those who need the most timely, comprehensive, and in-depth data on the industry. The service includes details on primary and secondary end use shipments. Special data compilations are available for subscribers covering years prior to the start of new subscriptions.
Our annual World Directory of Manufactured Fiber Producers is the only directory with global coverage. It contains over 1,500 fiber producer listings in 72 countries. For each producer we provide details on addresses, telephone/fax numbers, plant locations, products produced, and trade names.
As you can imagine, there are VOLUMES more that could be shared about the FEB, but I'll cease fire there. You're 100% welcome to visit their site and dig deeper, becuase they have a huge library of truly fabulous info.
Since seatbelt webbing work is my professional life, I did a bit of a dig about on their website, and it made me remember a textbook that I loved from university days. So up I went into my attic storage, and pulled down all five cardboard crates full of notebooks, engineering posters, magazines, and books.
Specifically, this is the one that I dug out. It's the one that got me hooked on the industrial webbing vertical market, and, to be honest, I've not looked back since then.
You can see a bit more detail on Amazon.com, yet here is a very nice summary:
" Modern Polyesters: Chemistry and Technology of Polyesters and Copolyesters 1st Edition ", by John Scheirs (Editor), Timothy E. Long (Editor)
ISBN-13: 978-0471498568
ISBN-10: 0471498564
Description:
Provides an overview of the family of polyester polymers which comprise an important group of plastics that span the range of commodity polymers to engineering resins. It describes the preparation, properties and applications of polyesters. Readers will also find details on polyester-based elastomers, biodegradable aliphatic polyester, liquid crystal polyesters and unsaturated polyesters for glass-reinforced composites.
Presents an overview of the most recent developments.
Explores synthesis, catalysts, processes, properties and applications.
Looks at emerging polyester materials as well as existing ones.
Written by foremost experts from both academia and industry, ensuring that both fundamentals and practical applications are covered.
Editorial Reviews
"…a very informative book." (IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2006)
"…for those involved in research or in manufacturing or polyester processing, this book will be essential.” (E-STREAMS, August 2004)
"...examines the chemistry and technology of polyester and copolyesters and illustrates the diversity and importance of these materials..." (Materials World, Thursday 1 January 2004)
"...successful in presenting and discussing its technical topics...an excellent collection of data...an essential and invaluable resource..." (Materials World, Vol 12(8), August 2004)
“…informative…written clearly in a consistent style…should be a key acquisition for any research chemist seeking to investigate polyesters…” (Applied Organometallic Chemistry, Vol.19, No.1, January 2005)
From the Back Cover
Polyesters are one of the most important class of polymers in use today. Hundreds of polyesters exist although only about a dozen are of commercial significance. Polyesters are ubiquitous materials in modern life and are used in diverse applications from drink bottles and photographic film to shirts and fabrics. This book serves as a comprehensive, up-to-date reference and includes the following sections:
Historical development
Polymerization & polycondensation
Polyester types
Fibers, compounds and modifying additives
Depolymerization & degradation
Liquid crystal polyesters
Unsaturated polyesters
Comprehensive coverage of polyester resins with an emphasis on their structure-property relationships is provided. Polyester types covered in detail include: PET, PET copolymers, PCT, PCTG, PCTA, PBT, PEN, PTT, cyclic polyester oligomers, LCP and UP's. The latest advances in polyesters are described along with current and emerging application areas.
This work contains more than 20 contributions with experts from both academia and industry from North America, Europe, the Far East and Australia.
An essential book for plastics engineers, polymer chemists, material scientists and those working in the plastics manufacturing and processing industries that deal with polyester resins.
Amazon Product Details
Hardcover: 788 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 21, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471498564
ISBN-13: 978-0471498568
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 2 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,318,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#212 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Chemical > Plastics
#663 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Materials & Material Science > Polymers & Textiles
#1022 in Books > Science & Math > Chemistry > Industrial & Technical
One fast wrap-up note -- let me explain -- today's insights come from simple dialogs at a networking meeting. You can get the same results by taking the same actions. In fact, you can get solid business insights by making opportunities to talk with business professionals in your area today.
Believe it or not, we have even more to share on our primary site. When you're ready for better details, click this little link: 1.5 inch seat belt webbing.
1.5 inch seat belt webbing is what it's really all about, am I right? That's the one fabric we all have in common. To be direct, if you're not in our vertical market, then this entire article is likely something you'll need to just send to a different department, right?
Merci beaucoup my precious visitors and enthusiasts of narrow fabric seat belt web! I value your focus in studying our post, and we trust you are consistently watching for much more:-). Possibly I an excessive amount of of my time working on assignments like our Commercial Shipping Expo 2016 webbing material presentation, but as I specified previously, I do my best daily to keep an hour or two available to invest in finding intriguing info trending up in the material polyester and webbing manufacturer genres.
To be obvious, we're still amassing any and all pictures, videos, and electronic illustratings (especially trucking tarps and cargo net webbing). We appreciate your help to build a gallery that will serve to help our fans want to happily return to our gallery.
Simply share your entertaining anecdotes and effective utilizations of 1 inch web material!
Obviously I could speak for hours on all these things, nevertheless...
PS - Listen, for those who got a lot out of the content today, will you help me please and be honest as to the extent this is aligned with your interests?
One last request, be sure to note if you can jump on a call with me to record an interview on cargo webbing or strap polyester. I'd personally love your help in explaining these ideas with a few pictures of narrow fabric seat belt web.
Watch this space my friends... because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come. Cheers!
Sunday, May 8, 2016
What's the most effective way to make polyester? Check it out...
Amazingly, you guessed it, this is your commercial fabrics guy, and I have yet another compelling textiles post to lay on you. For those who're new: Hello! Roger Howard here, I'm your intrepid author, eager to get into all we've found today.
Narrow fabric seat belt web is what we've worked on all these years, so it may be a bit of a surprise to you that I only uncovered a few cool things of interest this afternoon: industrial strap and web strapping.
Before I go too far -- let me explain -- today's insights come from experts' posts that my assistant and I uncovered in our morning surf of the web. In fact, the information we found today will be of great interest to those who love posts with lots of details in the scientific arena.
Believe it or not, we have even more to share on our branded site. When you're ready for better details, take a peek here: more info.
Hey, do you prefer to watch videos? No problem! I'm building a list of relevant videos that will give a bit more depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, and plan to include those in my posts in the coming days.
To be honest, I prefer the written word (because I like to study this type of material line by line, and take notes on how I’ll add new options for our clients' real-world webbing applications!) - more info.
Without further delay, here is what I am eager to share today. This article provides great background and insight to the science behind narrow seat belt webbing:
https://www.igotbiz.com/rosemontbelt
Correct indeed, I originally shared this detailed history on our Blogspot account, so feel free to visit our site and read the original info.
Polyester material creation overview
A strong woven fabric was needed by the industrial corporations at the turn of the century. The demand was loud and clear for a product based on a versatile component that could be reliably used in manufacturing and cargo transportation.
Today we know that most modern webbing is made of synthetic fibers such as polyester, but try to remember that is was not always that way. Cotton webbing and wool webbing used to be quite common. However, growing industries cried out for webbing that was both light and strong, with high breaking strengths suitable to all their needs.
Science and technology opened a door to a new molecule that clearly met all the needs of the market.
Polyester industry dates back in the 1920s when W.H. Carothers was contracted by the U.S. based company E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. to research large molecules and synthetic fibers. The research led to the discovery of nylon fabric. In the 1930s to early 1940s, Calico Printers Association and Co., a British owned company, further studied the work of W.H. Carothers and discovered ethylene, which paved the way to creation of polyester fibers.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. bought the rights to produce the fiber in the U.S.A. and renamed it Dacron. The company carried out extensive research and came up with different and diverse polyester fibers. The polyester industry has evolved over the years and has many varied uses. There are two types of polyester, namely PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PCDT (poly-1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate).
Here Are The Ways Polyester Is Put Into Use:
With such a versatile component and foundation, this polyester industry has rapidly evolved, and lead to various and diverse uses for polyester. The applications include the following (of which there are surely dozens more we could add if space permitted):
Garment manufacturers all over the world make use of polyester to make clothes, furnishings, sheets, seat belts, carpets among many other purposes. The blending of polyester with wool and cotton to make unique types of clothing material makes it the preferred choice to many in the garment industry.
Outlined below are some of the qualities that make polyester an ideal choice for cloth making.
1. Tenacious and Durable
Polyester industry manufactures materials that are ideal for rock climbing, sleeping bags, and other outdoor uses. The reason why polyester is perfect for the outdoors is because it is not only durable but it can withstand damp and wet conditions. There are those polyester manufacturing companies that coat the material with water-resistant finishes. As such, for those who love surfing during winter, they use polyester made gear.
2. Insulation Properties
The polyester industry has come up with innovative ways to insulate the polyester fiber during the manufacturing process. They carry out the process by ensuring that they create hollow fibers that keep air trapped inside so that when one wears polyester made clothing, they body temperature warms the polyester clothes and maintains the heat without losing it. Another way to insulate the polyester is through the use of crimped polyester during the filling process.
3. Does not Wrinkle
The polyester industry has grown by leaps and bounds because more people are looking for clothes that do not crease. Polyester is an ideal choice for many since it does not crease and when blended with other materials like wool and cotton, it forms some unique pieces of clothing. The material does not stain therefore many people prefer it for pants, skirts, shirts among many other uses.
So Many Ways To Benefit From Polyester
1. Pet Bottles
Before the advent of polyester, bottles were made of glass, but the discovery of polyester gave rise to plastic bottles which are a cheaper version in comparison with the glass ones hence the popular use.
2. Mylar
Many events rarely end without balloons, what many people do not know is that the balloons are made of polyester and aluminum foil.
The polyester industry has given rise to many companies all over the world that are of the substance.
Key Components In This Material
Ethylene is a compound derived from petroleum and it is the key component used in the manufacture of polyester.
The process of making polyester is called polymerization; ethylene the ingredient derived from petroleum is used as the polymer.
Manufacturing Process
There are four manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of polyester namely; filament, staple, fiberfill and tow.
1. Filament
During the production of filaments, the strand is made into one long continuous strand.
2. Staple
Staple manufacturing involves cutting of the strands into specific sizes. The process allows for blending with other materials like wool and cotton.
3. Tow
Tow involves combining different filaments closely together.
4. Fiberfill
Pillows, quilts, and other fillings are manufactured using this process.
What Is Involved In Making Each Product?
Polymerization
A catalyst is mixed with ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate at a temperature of 150-210 degrees centigrade. The resulting substance is then combined with terephthalic acid. It is allowed to boil at a temperature of 280 degrees centigrade where it forms polyester which is in liquid form. The liquid is allowed to pass through a machine that makes the filaments, tow, fiberfill or staple.
Drying
The liquid polyester ribbons are allowed to cool until hard enough. They are then cut into tiny pieces to ensure that no air was trapped in the filament during the manufacturing process.
Spinning
Melting of the chips is done at 260-270 degree centigrade, and the resulting solution passes through a spinneret which is metallic and has tiny holes. The holes are of various sizes and forms’ depending on what the company is looking to achieve. It is during this process that different chemicals are added for instance those that will make the final product non-flammable.
After the spinning process is complete, the fiber is allowed to dry. Specialized machines do the draw of fiber. The fibers are soft, and it is at this stage that texturing, twisting and other processes take place. The fiber is then packaged into a form that it will be easier to weave it into the desired material.
The manufacturing process of tow is quite different from that of filament manufacture.in that the spinneret machine has smaller holes. The tow fiber that is produced is stored in containers which are specifically for cooling. With technology advancements and the fact that polyester blends easily with natural materials like cotton, wool among others makes it the best choice for many fashion designers.
Are There More Ethylene Products On The Way?
The truth is that polyester continues to prove itself to be a light and strong synthetic fiber that continues to open new doors. Especially with the introduction of microfiber in the early 1990s (a polyester fabric that bears the striking resemblance to silk), the polyester industry has no signs of slowing down.
Durability and strength of the material make it a sought after option for many businesses across the globe. Simple things, like the way the woven material can be preshrunk during the manufacturing process makes it a valuable asset to business that require a fabric with consistently non-shrinking properties.
Allergy sufferers love polyester fabric for its non-allergic properties. In fact, many people prefer the material for making quilts, pillows, bed sheets (among other uses) for this target audience that is willing to pay more to get the relief they need in hypoallergenic materials.
[applause!]
Amazing overview, am I right?
Cheers my dear reader for following our blog and sending us your comments and insights on these articles.
Once again, I very much appreciate this venue in which we can share exciting articles like this, and open our minds to the history of commercial fabrics like two-inch seat belt webbing material.
Our love for online research and uncovering secrets posted by the world’s most clever people is nearly boundless (especially when my assistant and I get together and start talking about the history, science, and amazingly diverse applications of our product lines!).
Looking forward to all you can share there.
For our video-loving-readers, share your thoughts too! If you find that videos add depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, then tell us all about it!
Since my preference continues to be for the written word, I believe there will always be debate among us as to the best balance of content in these posts.
Stay tuned, because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come. Cheers!
*Also* Listen, if you loved the content today, will you do me a kind favor and be honest as to how much it is in line with your interests?
One last request, if I may, be sure to note if you are open to do a guest post about polyester manufacturer or strap polyester. We'd appreciate it if you could better help explain these concepts with a few pictures of narrow seat belt webbing.
more info
Narrow fabric seat belt web is what we've worked on all these years, so it may be a bit of a surprise to you that I only uncovered a few cool things of interest this afternoon: industrial strap and web strapping.
Before I go too far -- let me explain -- today's insights come from experts' posts that my assistant and I uncovered in our morning surf of the web. In fact, the information we found today will be of great interest to those who love posts with lots of details in the scientific arena.
Believe it or not, we have even more to share on our branded site. When you're ready for better details, take a peek here: more info.
Hey, do you prefer to watch videos? No problem! I'm building a list of relevant videos that will give a bit more depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, and plan to include those in my posts in the coming days.
To be honest, I prefer the written word (because I like to study this type of material line by line, and take notes on how I’ll add new options for our clients' real-world webbing applications!) - more info.
Without further delay, here is what I am eager to share today. This article provides great background and insight to the science behind narrow seat belt webbing:
https://www.igotbiz.com/rosemontbelt
Correct indeed, I originally shared this detailed history on our Blogspot account, so feel free to visit our site and read the original info.
Polyester material creation overview
A strong woven fabric was needed by the industrial corporations at the turn of the century. The demand was loud and clear for a product based on a versatile component that could be reliably used in manufacturing and cargo transportation.
Today we know that most modern webbing is made of synthetic fibers such as polyester, but try to remember that is was not always that way. Cotton webbing and wool webbing used to be quite common. However, growing industries cried out for webbing that was both light and strong, with high breaking strengths suitable to all their needs.
Science and technology opened a door to a new molecule that clearly met all the needs of the market.
Polyester industry dates back in the 1920s when W.H. Carothers was contracted by the U.S. based company E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. to research large molecules and synthetic fibers. The research led to the discovery of nylon fabric. In the 1930s to early 1940s, Calico Printers Association and Co., a British owned company, further studied the work of W.H. Carothers and discovered ethylene, which paved the way to creation of polyester fibers.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. bought the rights to produce the fiber in the U.S.A. and renamed it Dacron. The company carried out extensive research and came up with different and diverse polyester fibers. The polyester industry has evolved over the years and has many varied uses. There are two types of polyester, namely PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PCDT (poly-1,4-cyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate).
Here Are The Ways Polyester Is Put Into Use:
With such a versatile component and foundation, this polyester industry has rapidly evolved, and lead to various and diverse uses for polyester. The applications include the following (of which there are surely dozens more we could add if space permitted):
Garment manufacturers all over the world make use of polyester to make clothes, furnishings, sheets, seat belts, carpets among many other purposes. The blending of polyester with wool and cotton to make unique types of clothing material makes it the preferred choice to many in the garment industry.
Outlined below are some of the qualities that make polyester an ideal choice for cloth making.
1. Tenacious and Durable
Polyester industry manufactures materials that are ideal for rock climbing, sleeping bags, and other outdoor uses. The reason why polyester is perfect for the outdoors is because it is not only durable but it can withstand damp and wet conditions. There are those polyester manufacturing companies that coat the material with water-resistant finishes. As such, for those who love surfing during winter, they use polyester made gear.
2. Insulation Properties
The polyester industry has come up with innovative ways to insulate the polyester fiber during the manufacturing process. They carry out the process by ensuring that they create hollow fibers that keep air trapped inside so that when one wears polyester made clothing, they body temperature warms the polyester clothes and maintains the heat without losing it. Another way to insulate the polyester is through the use of crimped polyester during the filling process.
3. Does not Wrinkle
The polyester industry has grown by leaps and bounds because more people are looking for clothes that do not crease. Polyester is an ideal choice for many since it does not crease and when blended with other materials like wool and cotton, it forms some unique pieces of clothing. The material does not stain therefore many people prefer it for pants, skirts, shirts among many other uses.
So Many Ways To Benefit From Polyester
1. Pet Bottles
Before the advent of polyester, bottles were made of glass, but the discovery of polyester gave rise to plastic bottles which are a cheaper version in comparison with the glass ones hence the popular use.
2. Mylar
Many events rarely end without balloons, what many people do not know is that the balloons are made of polyester and aluminum foil.
The polyester industry has given rise to many companies all over the world that are of the substance.
Key Components In This Material
Ethylene is a compound derived from petroleum and it is the key component used in the manufacture of polyester.
The process of making polyester is called polymerization; ethylene the ingredient derived from petroleum is used as the polymer.
Manufacturing Process
There are four manufacturing processes involved in the manufacture of polyester namely; filament, staple, fiberfill and tow.
1. Filament
During the production of filaments, the strand is made into one long continuous strand.
2. Staple
Staple manufacturing involves cutting of the strands into specific sizes. The process allows for blending with other materials like wool and cotton.
3. Tow
Tow involves combining different filaments closely together.
4. Fiberfill
Pillows, quilts, and other fillings are manufactured using this process.
What Is Involved In Making Each Product?
Polymerization
A catalyst is mixed with ethylene glycol and dimethyl terephthalate at a temperature of 150-210 degrees centigrade. The resulting substance is then combined with terephthalic acid. It is allowed to boil at a temperature of 280 degrees centigrade where it forms polyester which is in liquid form. The liquid is allowed to pass through a machine that makes the filaments, tow, fiberfill or staple.
Drying
The liquid polyester ribbons are allowed to cool until hard enough. They are then cut into tiny pieces to ensure that no air was trapped in the filament during the manufacturing process.
Spinning
Melting of the chips is done at 260-270 degree centigrade, and the resulting solution passes through a spinneret which is metallic and has tiny holes. The holes are of various sizes and forms’ depending on what the company is looking to achieve. It is during this process that different chemicals are added for instance those that will make the final product non-flammable.
After the spinning process is complete, the fiber is allowed to dry. Specialized machines do the draw of fiber. The fibers are soft, and it is at this stage that texturing, twisting and other processes take place. The fiber is then packaged into a form that it will be easier to weave it into the desired material.
The manufacturing process of tow is quite different from that of filament manufacture.in that the spinneret machine has smaller holes. The tow fiber that is produced is stored in containers which are specifically for cooling. With technology advancements and the fact that polyester blends easily with natural materials like cotton, wool among others makes it the best choice for many fashion designers.
Are There More Ethylene Products On The Way?
The truth is that polyester continues to prove itself to be a light and strong synthetic fiber that continues to open new doors. Especially with the introduction of microfiber in the early 1990s (a polyester fabric that bears the striking resemblance to silk), the polyester industry has no signs of slowing down.
Durability and strength of the material make it a sought after option for many businesses across the globe. Simple things, like the way the woven material can be preshrunk during the manufacturing process makes it a valuable asset to business that require a fabric with consistently non-shrinking properties.
Allergy sufferers love polyester fabric for its non-allergic properties. In fact, many people prefer the material for making quilts, pillows, bed sheets (among other uses) for this target audience that is willing to pay more to get the relief they need in hypoallergenic materials.
[applause!]
Amazing overview, am I right?
Cheers my dear reader for following our blog and sending us your comments and insights on these articles.
Once again, I very much appreciate this venue in which we can share exciting articles like this, and open our minds to the history of commercial fabrics like two-inch seat belt webbing material.
Our love for online research and uncovering secrets posted by the world’s most clever people is nearly boundless (especially when my assistant and I get together and start talking about the history, science, and amazingly diverse applications of our product lines!).
Looking forward to all you can share there.
For our video-loving-readers, share your thoughts too! If you find that videos add depth and insight to commercial fabric manufacturing processes, then tell us all about it!
Since my preference continues to be for the written word, I believe there will always be debate among us as to the best balance of content in these posts.
Stay tuned, because my assistant and I have more articles in the queue nearly ready to share in the days to come. Cheers!
*Also* Listen, if you loved the content today, will you do me a kind favor and be honest as to how much it is in line with your interests?
One last request, if I may, be sure to note if you are open to do a guest post about polyester manufacturer or strap polyester. We'd appreciate it if you could better help explain these concepts with a few pictures of narrow seat belt webbing.
more info
Saturday, April 23, 2016
We did it!
Our Webbing Inventory Image Galleries are Open and Ready!
Yes indeed, we appreciate your patience. It took time to get our pictures lined up for all the 1-Way Straps.In fact, if you have a minute now, take a peek here:
http://rosemonttextiles.com/image-gallery-1-way-polyester-cargo-strapping/
Whatever it takes
Your custom sling requirements may be completely different than any other order we've received...And believe me when I say, we've gotten some unusual requests...
but at Rosemont Textiles we fabricate inexpensive one way industrial cargo webbing strap (also known as 1-way strap) for bundling, large-carton packaging, and other throw-away single use applications using polyester seatbelt webbing material.
You are 100% welcome to call us now (1 610 520 9015) and we will gladly tell you about our inventory, pricing, and availability.
Practical, Efficient, and Economical
Our clients love one way strapping made from automotive seatbelt because it is a versatile webbing that provides a great strength-to-cost ratio. You can use it to efficiently move and bundle materials during the production cycle. Our cargo strap solutions are cheap enough to send along with each shipment making it easier for your customers at the other end!
Take a peek at our lifting strap or sling on our image gallery pages, and you'll see how they are used to safely move valuable units in the factory (as well as to lower it into a protective shipping form for safe delivery).
You don't even need to pull it out. Meaning, the strap travels with the product for easy removal by the purchasing customer!
Ready? You can read more and get our contact info by clicking this image:
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Rediscovering Google Drive...
Amazing! I can't believe it's been more than a year since my previous "Rough Cuts" post!
Hard to believe, but either way, we're back again, and sharing a quick note on goodies related to Google Drive.
We're having great success with centrally storing images in a Google Drive folder, and even though it has a crazy-long URL (EG, https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8okNzDIHIK-MTBJaWprM1R5dE0&usp=sharing) we're getting used to accessing it.
The best part is consolidated storage of PDF copies of page updates (EG, our 1-Way Strap page, or our seatbelt page). There are dozens of other pages, images, and Google docs in there, and they're all very helpful as easy-to-share leaflets that can be emailed out to our prospects and clients.
Looking forward to making better use of this as time goes on. Speak again soon (I hope!).
Hard to believe, but either way, we're back again, and sharing a quick note on goodies related to Google Drive.
We're having great success with centrally storing images in a Google Drive folder, and even though it has a crazy-long URL (EG, https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8okNzDIHIK-MTBJaWprM1R5dE0&usp=sharing) we're getting used to accessing it.
Looking forward to making better use of this as time goes on. Speak again soon (I hope!).
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