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The thickest fiber is used for pultrusion, geogrid, unidirectional fabric, multiaxial fabric production and in form of chopped strand for concrete reinforcement. One of the most prospective applications for continuous basalt fiber and the most modern trend at the moment is production of basalt rebar that more and more substitutes traditional ...
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The production of silk originated in China in the Neolithic period, although it would eventually reach other places of the world (Yangshao culture, 4th millennium BC). Silk production remained confined to China until the Silk Road opened at some point during the latter part of the 1st millennium BC, though China maintained its virtual monopoly over silk production for another thousand years.
Charkha (Spinning wheel): invented in India, between 500 and 1000 CE. [60] Chintz – The origin of Chintz is from the printed all cotton fabric of calico in India. [61] The origin of the word chintz itself is from the Hindi language word चित्र् (chitr), which means an image. [61] [62]
When the company asked him to come back, he recommended a good friend, Ira Gilford. Gilford, who had just left Chrysler , quickly accepted the job of designing the next Hot Wheels models. Some of Hot Wheels' greatest cars, such as the Twin Mill and Splittin' Image , came from Ira Gilford's drawing board. [ 7 ]
PVC is chosen because of its good electrical insulation, ease of extrusion, and resistance to burn. [ 40 ] In a fire, PVC can form hydrogen chloride fumes; the chlorine serves to scavenge free radicals , making PVC-coated wires fire retardant .