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2. Shower-curtain effect - Wikipedia

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   The shower-curtain effect in physics describes the phenomenon of a shower curtain being blown inward when a shower is running. The problem of identifying the cause of this effect has been featured in Scientific American magazine, with several theories given to explain the phenomenon but no definite conclusion.

3. Ecotoxicity - Wikipedia

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   Phthalate esters, common additives that soften and make PVC more flexible, are found in many everyday items such as medical devices, packaging for fragrances and cosmetics, ropes, varnishes, plastic food wraps, and shower curtains. Phthalate esters have been detected in water, air, sediment, and in bodies of water worldwide (Giam et al.). [5]

4. Pile (textile) - Wikipedia

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   Pile is the raised surface or nap of a fabric, consisting of upright loops or strands of yarn. [1] Examples of pile textiles are carpets, corduroy, velvet, plush, and Turkish towels . [2] The word is derived from Latin pilus for "hair". [3]

5. Textile - Wikipedia

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   Range of fabric weights typically used in various textile products [126] GSM (grams per square meter) range Categorization Termed as Suitable for the textile products 0-50 Sheer fabric: Sheer curtains, Lingerie items, Wedding dresses, 50-150 Light weight Top weight Blouse, Lining, Shirt, T-shirt, Dress 150–300 Medium weight Bottom weight

6. Bathrobe - Wikipedia

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   Bathrobes can be categorized by the weave of their fabric: Flannel: Flannel is a soft woven fabric, made from loosely spun yarn, usually cotton or wool. Terrycloth: Terrycloth is a pile fabric, usually woven of cotton, with uncut loops on both sides, used for bath towels and robes. The longer and denser the loops are, the more absorbent the ...

7. Bathroom - Wikipedia

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   Bathrooms are generally categorized as "master bathroom", containing a shower and a bathtub that is adjoining to the largest bedroom; a "full bathroom" (or "full bath"), containing four plumbing fixtures: a toilet and sink, and either a bathtub with a shower, or a bathtub and a separate shower stall; "half bath" (or "powder room") containing ...