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Clothing tags, shoes, purses, wallets, and more are all being made in the material most recognized for its use in law labels. LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyvek, a synthetic material that's very similar to paper, has a compelling history. Created in the 1950s by a DuPont scientist, the material quickly became popular for use as house siding, disposable coveralls, and as law labels for furniture, pillows, and mattresses. More recently, however, Tyvek has taken on new...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Love motivates the individual to focus his or her attention and efforts on that special someone on Valentine's Day with warm feelings carrying through the entire month. February is also the perfect time for one to think of all the personal endeavors that are born out of love. For creative-types, artistic hobbies or occupations are indeed passionate pursuits. An independent clothing designer takes great care in selecting choice fabrics and...

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In January, many designers and manufacturers are hit with bursts of creative energy. There is a fresh feeling in the air with the start of 2013, and independent makers of apparel and other consumer goods have a clear view of all the opportunities and possibilities a new year affords. This positive outlook leads to a greater level of productivity. Designers take trips to the fabric store for needed supplies, turning out new creations as the...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clothing labels are one of the many needed supplies DIY retailers and designers need to properly showcase their creations at upcoming holiday bazaars through November and December. Indie shops that mainly gain exposure and money through online forums like Etsy.com are currently searching the streets of the garment district in downtown Los Angeles for various materials. Indeed, the time is ripe for independent retailers and big-name labels...

Hospitals produce over 5.9M tons of waste each year – with very little being recycled. One reason – the staff have no time to separate plastic lids and trays for recycling. In response to this issue, recently highlighted by the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), TEQ Thermoform Engineered Quality is announcing the development of a single polymer sterile barrier system solution, called TEQethylene™, designed to overcome this obstacle. Huntley, IL (PRWEB) March 01, 2012 TEQ...

DuPont Building Innovations Launches Digital Resource Featuring Industry-leading Building Science Knowledge. Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 DuPont Building Innovations introduces the DuPont™ Building Knowledge Center, a comprehensive source of customer-accessible assets, tools and industry-shaping insights to help builders meet the highest performance standards. The DuPont™ Building Knowledge Center leverages the company’s extensive network of experts and more than 25...

NEW YORK, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coloredge New York - Los Angeles has been selected as a member of the DuPont Graphics Approved Printer Network. A one year alliance, as a provider of the DuPont(TM) Tyvek® LifeCycle Solutions program, Coloredge New York - Los Angeles, was one of 17 national printers that met DuPont Graphics strict criteria of quality, testing, training and sustainability leadership. Coloredge New York - Los Angeles continues to be an industry leader, committed to...

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont Protection Technologies announces price increases of 5 to 10 percent on all product lines depending on product type and geographic location. The increases include key brands DuPont(TM) Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek® and Sontara® and are being implemented immediately or as contracts permit. Details surrounding the new prices will be communicated locally in each country. DuPont Protection Technologies is a leader in technologies and...

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Medical Nonwoven Disposables - A Worldwide Market Review http://www.reportlinker.com/p0164292/Medical-Nonwoven-Disposables---A-Worldwide-Market-Review.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=prnewswire With increase in range of infectious diseases and regulations put into effect in healthcare and hospital facilities, nonwovens has emerged as a...

CEO Ellen Kullman Updates Investors on Growth Opportunities in Increasing Food Productivity, Decreasing Dependence on Fossil Fuels, Protecting Lives, Growing in Emerging Markets NEW YORK, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) is well-positioned for growth opportunities with innovations that are addressing major global market trends, said DuPont CEO Ellen J. Kullman at an investors' conference here today. Kullman said the company's research and development efforts are focused...