fine-spun

  • 61Europe, history of — Introduction       history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …

    Universalium

  • 62India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …

    Universalium

  • 63Nonwovens — are textiles which are neither woven nor knit, such as felt. General use hyphenates the word, but industrial use spells it as one word. Non wovens are typically not strong (unless reinforced by a backing or densified). In recent years, non woven… …

    Wikipedia

  • 64History of clothing and textiles — Ladies making silk, early 12th century painting by Emperor Huizong of Song (a remake of an 8th century original by artist Zhang Xuan), illustrates silk fabric manufacture in China. The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and …

    Wikipedia

  • 65Orenburg shawl — The Orenburg Shawl is one of the classic symbols of Russian handicraft, along with along with Tula Samovar, Matrioshka, Khohloma painting, Gzhel, Palekh, Vologda lace, Dymkovo toys, Rostov finift (enamel), and Ural malachite. This type of finely… …

    Wikipedia

  • 66Dref Friction Spinning — Friction Spinning or Dref Spinning is a textile technology that allows very heavy count yarns and technical core wrapped yarns to be manufactured. These are most commonly used in mop yarns, flame retardants and high tech fancy yarns such as… …

    Wikipedia

  • 67Spinning (textiles) — Spinning is an ancient textile art in which plant, animal or synthetic fibers are twisted together to form yarn (or thread, rope, or cable). For thousands of years, fiber was spun by hand using simple tools, the spindle and distaff. Only in the… …

    Wikipedia

  • 68Hell's Kitchen (U.S. season 8) — Contents 1 World Series break 2 Opening sequence/credits 3 Chefs …

    Wikipedia

  • 69art, African — ▪ visual arts Introduction       the visual arts of native Africa, particularly sub Saharan Africa, including such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry.       For more general… …

    Universalium

  • 701993 Formula One season — F1 season Previous = 1992 Current = 1993 Next = 1994The 1993 Formula One season was the 44th FIA Formula One World Championship season. It commenced on March 14, 1993, and ended on November 7 after sixteen races.eason summaryAfter the 1992 season …

    Wikipedia