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Creating a National Nanotechnology and Society Network
Nanotechnology - the application of engineering at the level of atoms and molecules - is receiving increased funding within Australia with early applications in textiles, agriculture and medicine already a reality. A number of groups are looking into its social implications, but these efforts are poorly funded and dislocated. I'd like to be part of setting up a national nanotechnology and society network that can aggregate research and ideas relating to nanotechnology's social impacts in Australia. 1 Vote(s)
Project Australia - Published 6 days, 18 hours ago
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ALLAN: TRAINING THE KEY TO GROWING VICTORIA'S TEXTILES AND FIBRE INDUSTRY
Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan today unveiled a new funding plan for training to boost Victoria's textiles and fibre industry. Ms Allan said investing in skills development and training was essential to the future of the industry, which contributes $1.2 billion annually to the Victorian economy.
Victorian State Government - Published 3 weeks, 4 days ago
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CTE
CTE (formerly Can’t Tear ‘Em) has been outfitting the Australian workforce for over 100 years. Many of the industries we supply for are tough, demanding and dangerous. For example we produce clothing for the mining industry which involves very physical and dangerous activities. Therefore we understand that the clothing we provide must be durable and specifically tailored to each industry we cater for. We have been a trusted brand of major industries and government bodies for many years due to our commitment to quality clothing and one on one customer service. Our strong brand and new technological advances through research and development means CTE’s future looks positive. The company is dedicated to achieving its vision of being the recognized leading supplier of premium mining protective work clothing in Australia. Not only do we ensure durability through our suitable selection of fabrics, we also take fashion into account. The industries we provide include jobs that involve physical activity and labour, therefore all our clothing are easily washed and cared for. We distribute industrial work-wear for men and women and these include: Overalls Wet weather clothing Footwear Hi-visibility and flame retardant clothing Accessories Our combination overall is 100% heavyweight cotton drill 311gsm ...
Mining Technology - Published 3 weeks, 4 days ago
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Fabric Swap
Fashion enthusiasts have to opportunity to trade unique and useful textiles at QUT's first ever fabric-only swap event, a specialist fabric exchange run in conjunction with this year's Mercedes-Benz Brisbane Fashion Festival.
QUT Creative Industries - Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Carding workplace training registration form
CSIRO, in conjunction with the Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Association, offers a workplace training program on producing high quality value-added textile products. (2 pages)
CSIRO Manufacturing - Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Webscanner information sheet
CSIRO has developed the Webscanner, a high-resolution quality monitor for continuously recording web uniformity, within pre-set card parameters, in non-woven textiles. (2 pages)
CSIRO Manufacturing - Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Binning clothes to help needy
MELBOURNE:The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has put a call out for donations of quality clothing, accessories and textiles from the fashion industry. The charity - best known in the fashion industry as owner of the Hunter Gatherer brand - had closed its kerbside collection bins in February and was keen to work with the fashion and textile inddustry to collect unwanted quality clothing, confirmed BSL executive director Tony Nicholson. "Through recycling, rather than throwing out unwanted clothing and textiles, the industry can reduce its environmental impact and help disadvantaged peoples and families at the same time." In the UK, a report had found that 1.9 million tonnes of textiles were disposed of in 2005 and that 1.2 tonnes went into the rubbish, Nicholson said. "We are inviting businesses in Australia to lead the way in reducing landfill and waste by placing one or more of our collection bins in their offices." The average quality of goods donated via businesses was far better than that of goods left in kerbside bins or dumped beside them, he said. "While most people are careful to leave only good quality unwanted goods, the cost of dealing with substandard goods and outright rubbish unfortunately ...
Rag Trader - Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Superwhite Australian merino using ColorClear™ WB bleaching technology report
A report which details how ColorClear™ WB technology is a new reductive bleaching method for wool and wool blend whitening, which sets new industry standards for whiteness with minimal fibre damage for wool textiles. (10 pages)
CSIRO Manufacturing - Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Albany Intl swings to loss, will sell filtration-tech lines
TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Albany International Inc., the Albany, N.Y., producer of specialty textiles for forest-products, aerospace, building-products and other applications, swung to a first-quarter net loss from a year-earlier profit and agreed to sell its filtration-technologies business for $45 million. The loss was $1.5 million, or a nickel a share, compared with net income of $9.3 million, or 31 cents, in the year-earlier period. Sales rose 9% to $273.2 million from $250.6 million. From continuing operations, the company had a loss of 6 cents a share against profit of 30 cents. The latest period reflected 36 cents of charges for restructuring and other matters. The buyer for the filtration business is All Filtration Technologies Australia Pty. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
Market Watch Market Pulse - Published 2 months ago
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Warren Buffet takes centre stage at the Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Warren Buffett gave an hilarious performance at his annual shareholders’ meeting this weekend, musing that envy was the most useless of the seven deadly sins because it hurts you, rather than its subject, who may even feel better as a result. Gluttony, on the other hand, had an upside, Mr Buffett told an audience of 31,000 as he munched chocolates and guzzled cola throughout a five-hour question-and-answer session in his home town of Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday. His take on the Christian vices was classic Buffett, combining a strict moral code with his desire to enjoy the pleasures of life and wrapping a serious message in a joke. With an estimated $62 billion ($£31.4 billion) fortune, Mr Buffett, 77, recently supplanted Bill Gates, a member of his Berkshire Hathaway board who attended the meeting, as the world’s richest man. The annual weekend of events has come to be known as the Woodstock of capitalism and is thought to be the largest financial gathering in the world, with hotel rooms booked years in advance. Mr Buffett’s annual shareholder meeting is without parallel. It attracts a range of people from successful hedge fund managers to small children, from Britain, Australia and India, ...
Times Online (UK) - Published 2 months ago
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Mitch Dowd undies go green
Bamboo is a well known building product, but you wouldn't immediately think of making undies out of it. But it's among a range of eco-friendly textiles that are gaining popularity around the world and the underwear company Mitch Dowd is embracing the trend.
Inside Business - Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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Alphastara offers textiles, jewellery and essential oils
Wide variety of textiles, soap, rituals and spells, essential oils, candles, jewellery, perfumed oils, tarot readings, book of shadows and wooden boxes is offered by Alphastara. Textile category of products offered by Alphastara includes money pouches, shoulder bags and tarot and crystal bags.
Ferret Product - Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Presentation on textiles and scientific research
View a slideshow on how the research at CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology Division relates to the textile and fashion design industry.
CSIRO Manufacturing - Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Exploring applications for carbon nanotubes
CSIRO is researching applications of carbon nanotube yarns in textiles to improve their electrical and thermal conductivity.
CSIRO Manufacturing - Published 3 months ago
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Interactive clothes help athletes win
Scientists have designed interactive textiles that play beats when moved, and are being used to help netball players find the ideal rhythm of their goal shots.
ScienceAlert Applied Science - Published 3 months ago
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