Saving Water
In manufacturing, especially in textile dyeing, it is essential to save energy, reduce waste, and conserve resources such as water wherever possible. To this end,
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What’s behind the badge?
I am not talking about the police officer, the soldier or the firefighter. I am talking about what is right behind the badge or more
Antimicrobial Activewear – What is the real Purpose?
Introduction An antimicrobial inhibits the growth of or even kills micro-organisms such as bacteria. There are many different types: in the medical field you may
Activewear – More Complex than You Expect!
About a decade ago when people were asked about textile, they were thinking about white cotton t-shirts or their favorite pair of jeans. No functionality,
Choices for Third Party Textile Environmental Certification
There are many third party textile environmental certifications available. Since each requires significant costs to become certified, your company can’t afford to certify in all
Have you heard about “Wearables”?
The answer is most likely “YES”. But what are they exactly? What as a consumer should we expect when we hear, read or want to
Process Improvement – A Basic Understanding
Process Improvement In any industrial process, one always hears the phrase, “Process Improvement.” Other names you may be familiar with are: Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Lean,
Green Dyeing for our Blue Planet!
Do you know how much water you use when you take a bath or brush your teeth? Every month the water bill comes, and I
5S – Home Organization
With a new year, come new resolutions! Maybe you set a fitness goal. Maybe you want to learn something new. Or maybe you are interested
Dye Fixative life lesson: Separate your colors (at least at first)
In a world with Color Catchers and mixed load laundry detergent, we may have gotten too comfortable with our textile finishing. Not all dye fixatives
What do Firemen Think of Their Gear?
To show our appreciation, NICCA USA decided to invite the firemen of the Fountain Inn fire Department to a cook out at our facility. I
Cotton: A Day in the Life
A single cotton fiber experiences many different places and processes before finding its way onto a shelf and into our lives. From the field to
