Last Updated on: 12-Jan-2024 (6 months, 15 days ago)
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Fluorocarbon-free are finishes, generally DWR (dirt and water repellent), which are free from harmful fluorocarbons.
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A manufactured assembly of fibres or yarns (or both) that has substantial surface area in relation to its thickness, and sufficient mechanical strength to give the assembly inherent cohesion. NOTE:...
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Fashion designer Jean Muir was known as the "grand dame of British fashion."