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  2. Piñatex - Wikipedia

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    Piñatex (Spanish pronunciation: [piɲaˈteks]) is the trade name for a non-biodegradable leather alternative made from cellulose fibres extracted from pineapple leaves, PLA (polylactic acid), and petroleum-based resin. [1] Piñatex was developed by Carmen Hijosa and first presented at the PhD graduate exhibition at the Royal College of Art ...

  3. Rexine - Wikipedia

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    It was made of cloth surfaced with a mixture of cellulose nitrate (a low explosive also used as the propellant in firearms rounds), camphor oil, pigment and alcohol, embossed to look like leather. Rexine was discontinued in 2005, [ 1 ] but similar leathercloth fabrics continue to be produced by multiple manufacturers, including the original ...

  4. Wikipedia:GLAM/NHMandSM/SM Galleries/Science and the Art of ...

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    Printable version; In other projects ... Black leather roll for 7 dental forceps, nickel plated steel, by Maw, London, 1895-1910 ... Disposable syringe, 5ml., plastic ...

  5. Glove prints - Wikipedia

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    Glove prints can be as simple as marks caused by seams or folds in fabric of a glove, or they can be as complex as marks left behind by the grain or texture of the fabric of a glove. When gloves are collected as evidence their prints can be taken and compared to glove prints that were taken at crime scenes or from evidence. [3]

  6. Biotextile - Wikipedia

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    An example is Pinatex, a pineapple-based leather that is manufactured from the cellulose fibers of pineapple leaves. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional leather due to its sustainability and adaptability. Additionally its lightweight, resilient and biodegradable nature has made it very popular for new and innovative ...

  7. Medical textiles - Wikipedia

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    These gowns are either impermeable or made of a densely woven, water-resistant fabric. [64] 510(K) is a premarket submission made to the Food and Drug Administration in order to demonstrate that the device to be sold is safe and effective. Surgical and surgical isolation gowns are regulated by the FDA as Class II medical devices that require a ...

  8. Thimble - Wikipedia

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    Thimbles are usually made from metal, leather, rubber, wood, and even glass or china. Early thimbles were sometimes made from whale bone , horn , or ivory . Natural sources were also utilized such as Connemara marble , bog oak or mother of pearl .

  9. Flocking (texture) - Wikipedia

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    Flock material flies vertically onto the substrate attaching to previously applied glue. A number of different substrates can be flocked including textiles, fabric, woven fabric, paper, PVC, sponge, toys, and automotive plastic. The majority of flocking done worldwide uses finely cut natural or synthetic fibers. A flocked finish imparts a ...