Textile Technology directory of textile machinery makers. Includes industry news as well as information about manufacturers of weaving, knitting, spinning, and dyeing machines. Directory provides extensive coverage of the scientific and technological aspects of textile production and processing, textile manufacturing techniques, textile end products, chemicals and dyes.
Textiles are typically comprised of fibers, either artificial or natural, that are worked together to produce a thread. Threads are then joined together using an array of processes, such as spinning, weaving or knitting, to create the final textile, which is essentially a kind of fabric. Any product that is primarily composed of linked fibers is typically called a textile. However, types of fiber can vary, resulting in numerous textile materials. There are four categories from which most fiber materials are made: animal, plant, mineral and synthetic.
Textiles can be made from many materials. These materials come from four main sources: animal (wool, silk), plant (cotton, flax, jute), mineral (asbestos, glass fiber), and synthetic (nylon, polyester, acrylic).
A range hood is a mechanical installation designed to filter air of airborne particles related to cooking. These particles include airborne grease, combustion products, smoke, odors, heat and steam. Range Hoods also called extractor hoods or ventilation hoods, are used in kitchens to provide cooks with clean air, while also preventing greasy buildups from forming on walls and other surfaces.