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23/03/2012

Safe from prying eyes
Objective evaluation of opacity of clothing and technical textiles

Textiles are meant to maintain decency in many areas of life. On the other hand a certain level of transparency is actually wanted for materials used for clothing, curtains, scaffold sheeting or exhibition stand elements. The scientists at the ... 
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Topic area: Functional textiles | 370-EN
21/03/2012

Hohenstein Institute uses genuine dust mite excrement for the first time to test allergen resistance of mattress covers – seams and zips are the weak points
New quality label "House dust and mites barrier" will help consumers and retailers

Special mattress covers called encasings are intended to provide relief for people who are allergic to dust mites. They are used to prevent contact with the allergens and, ideally, their surface construction (sometimes a laminate) forms a physical ... 
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Topic area: Hygiene, environment & medicine | 389-EN
08/03/2012

How much heat escapes through fabric?
The new measuring device “WATson” makes it possible to rapidly determine material properties.

The new measuring device “WATson” (HeatLossTester) is an addition to the broad spectrum of test services offered by the world-renowned Hohenstein Institute. The device can simulate heat loss from the skin in the diverse environmental conditions. ... 
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Topic area: Wearing and sleep comfort | 367-EN
08/03/2012

What could be more beautiful than the smile of a child?
The inaugural Facebook competition from the international OEKO-TEX® Association was a great success – and has made many young families happy

A delighted, multi-lingual “Thank you!” is currently the most common wall post on the OEKO-TEX® Facebook page, which can be found under www.facebook.com/oekotex.  
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Topic area: | 2057-EN
05/03/2012

OEKO-TEX® Sustainability Award
Award for exemplary businesses

In the framework of the “OEKO-TEX® Sustainability Award” the International OEKO-TEX® Association will present awards for the first time to businesses who have achieved outstanding performances and innovations in the area of sustainability next year. ... 
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Topic area: Oeko-Tex | 2056-EN
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