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Material health: Metal fabric in healthcare design

Construction Specifier

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

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Exploiting the virtues of metal fabric in rooftop design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. Metal fabric presents a flexible, elegant design option that is also extremely durable—which is an ideal combination for activating a rooftop environment. Manufacturers can provide a wide array of weave patterns, alloys, and color coatings to dramatically change the appearance using metal fabric.

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What Is the Most Durable Fabric for Pants? 

Work Gearz

They are indeed made up of tough materials, however, in this article, we will find out what is the best fabric for pants. . Well, if you’re wondering about the best pant fabric then synthetic fabrics are the way to go because they are more durable than natural fabrics. Cotton-poly blend. Breathable.

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Boot Waterproofing: Waterproof Leather, Suede, Fabric and Hiking Boots

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And thank God there are some great ways of waterproofing your boots and I have solution for every boot; be it leather or Nubuck or suede or the fabric ones. In this article, I am going to explain you all the processes for waterproofing each types of boots in detail along with the best products for them. Waterproofing Fabric Boots.

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What is ‘Shop Drawing’? An Essential Guide for Construction Professionals

Building Radar

This article explores what shop drawings are, their significance in construction, and how they facilitate seamless project execution. Shop drawings are detailed drawings, diagrams, and schedules produced by contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers. What are Shop Drawings?

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Difference between Flannel and Flannelette

Work Gearz

There is a wide range of fabrics available in the market. This range is so extensive that you need a scorecard to keep all the fabrics straight. Each fabric has got a specific purpose and therefore sometimes it becomes confusing for users to decide which one to choose. Same goes with flannel and flannelette. Well, not really.

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[VIDEO] NYC Startup Uses Robotics for Rebar Assembly

Construction Equipment

A Brooklyn-based robotics startup, Toggle, recently landed $3 million in seed funding, which will be used to further develop robots that fabricate and assemble rebar. According to an article in The Verge, the robots are designed to work in tandem with existing robotics and steel fabrication