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Latex allergy is a medical term encompassing a range of allergic reactions to the proteins present in natural rubber latex. [1] It generally develops after repeated exposure to products containing natural rubber latex. When latex-containing medical devices or supplies come in contact with mucous membranes, the membranes may absorb latex proteins.
Bananatex is a natural cellulosic biodegradable "technical" canvas fabric made of Abacá banana plant fibres (also known as Manila hemp). [1] [2] The plants are grown in the Philippines as part of a sustainable forestry project in Catanduanes. Bananatex was developed and is distributed by the Swiss canvas goods company QWSTION and is used in ...
Textile fibres or textile fibers (see spelling differences) can be created from many natural sources (animal hair or fur, cocoons as with silk worm cocoons), as well as semisynthetic methods that use naturally occurring polymers, and synthetic methods that use polymer-based materials, and even minerals such as metals to make foils and wires.
The abacá plant belongs to the banana family, Musaceae; it resembles the closely related wild seeded bananas, Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana. Its scientific name is Musa textilis. Within the genus Musa, it is placed in section Callimusa (now including the former section Australimusa), members of which have a diploid chromosome number of 2n ...
Banana Republic is gearing up for Black Friday. While the retailer hasn't shared details surrounding the discounts it will offer on the biggest shopping day of the year, last year's sale could be ...
Case in point: Right now the upscale clothing brand's more affordable little sister, Banana Republic Factory, is offering a Labor Day sale on up to 70% off everything plus and additional 20% off ...
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union representing workers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas and the United States Maritime Alliance employer group appear to have hit an impasse ...
Plantain and banana allergies occur with typical characteristics of food allergy or latex fruit syndrome, [54] [55] including itching and mild swelling of the lips, tongue, palate or throat, skin rash, stomach complaints or anaphylactic shock.