Types Of Natural Fabrics And Their Properties

Natural fabrics are derived from the fibres of animal coats, plant seeds, stems and leaves, and silkworm cocoons. They are soft and breathable and UV light does not cause discoloration. Coir is a natural fabric which is obtained from the fibrous husk of a coconut. It is stress resistant, bio-degradable and buoyant. Coir is used to make sacking, twine, doormats and items such as bags and ropes. Coir can also be used in construction and to improve clays. It is a good fabric to control soil erosion. Cotton... Read more »

Types Of Synthetic Fabrics And Their Properties

Synthetic fibres are made from chemicals and can have superior properties to natural fibres such as cotton or silk. Synthetic textiles are made from either inorganic products or a mixture of organic ones and chemicals. Some can be strong and durable. Some might dry extra quickly and others might be absorbent or very easy to dye. One example of a synthetic textile is acetate, which is made from the cellulose resulting from the deconstruction of wood pulp or cotton. Acetate is soft and silky and drapes... Read more »

The Uses Of Curtains

Windows play an important role in the construction of a house, which are known for the wealth of functions they accomplish within a home setting. Over time, one of the most popular ways to deal with the decoration of a window is to install curtains or draperies that serve many different purposes. With a vast assortment of colours, sizes, and materials, curtains deliver a multitude of options for the homeowner to use at their discretion. Depending on the needs of an individual, the reasons why curtains... Read more »

The History Of The Handbag

Whether you’re checking out the newest Louis Vuitton creation or more than happy with the tiny backpack that was so popular in the 90’s, you’re part of a long tradition that goes back to the Egyptians. Every woman has had the experience of knowing that she’s carrying exactly what she needs in her bag and being able to produce it with a flourish, but you may not have known that the experience goes back so far! 5000 years ago, during what is normally termed the Neolithic era,... Read more »

Halloween Color Contacts - How to Make Your Eyes Match Your Costume

A while ago, costume contact lenses were only used in movies - but not any more. These days anybody can get Halloween color contacts to add the final touch to that costume they like so much. Find out what your best options are, when it comes to costume contact lenses. Most people only consider costume contacts for a Halloween party but, in fact, you can wear these fun lenses at any time. For instance, they are a perfect way to spice up your appearance for a club or a dance party. What Halloween color... Read more »

Information On Armor-Piercing Ammunition

Armor-piercing ammunition is used to penetrate hardened armored targets such as body armor, vehicle armor, concrete, tanks and other defenses, depending on the caliber. In construction, concrete is a composite building material made from the combination of aggregate and a cement binder. Armor-piercing ammunition consists of a hardened steel, tungsten-carbide, or depleted-uranium penetrator enclosed within a softer material, such as copper or aluminum. Armor-piercing ammunition can range from rifle... Read more »

Five Facts About Bullet-Proof Armor

The importance of bullet-proof armor has made it a key component to many police and military operations. Important questions to ask are, “Can my life be protected by such armor?”, “Will the weight outweigh the safety value?”, and “What types of armors were used successfully in the past?” 1) What armor was used in World War II? There was some German use in the First World War, but it was deemed too bulky and generally ineffective at stopping bullets. The steel... Read more »

Dragon Skin Body Armor

My son is a Marine in Iraq right now and I am in the Air Force Reserve. I have been a cop for over 18 years. I wear body armor every day. Over the years the only time I have worn the best armor on the market is when I paid for it myself. Whenever the Government issues it, we get issued armor that is sub standard to the latest Technology. We can never seem to find out who makes the final decision on what we finally are issued. Strange isn’t it. I as well as my son have been issued the Interceptor... Read more »

New Replacement For The 5.56mm And The 7.62 Short

Ordinance has the right idea, but the wrong cartridge. It looks like they’re trying to replace both the 5.56 and the 7.62 with the SOCOR 6.8mm. I think for a light, crew served weapon they should go back to the full 30.06 machine gun and get rid of the .308 entirely. In a previous discussion I indicated that the .257 would be a good replacement for the .223. I’ve been researching it further, and it looks like a 6mm (.243) “secant ogive” of 87 grains would give the best results.... Read more »