Textile industry and occupational cancer | Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology | Full Text A number of studies report the association of textile industry and lung cancer. The association between endotoxin exposure and lung cancer risk was found in a cohort of female textile workers [23]. Bacterial endotoxin which is a contaminant of raw cotton fibre and cotton dust, has been proposed as a protective agent against cancer. The action of endotoxin may be through the innate and acquired immune systems. Elliott et al. [41] conducted a study in North and South Carolina on two US cohorts of asbestos textile workers exposed to chrysotile. Dement and Brown [12] investigated the causes of deaths among textile workers and found 185 excess deaths (SMR = 1.44) out of a mortality of 1200 South Carolina textile workers.
Sustainable living in Sweden Sweden’s architects, construction firms, energy companies, city planners, enterprises and politicians are working today to create the sustainable cities of tomorrow. Here are just a few examples: Energy supply There are many private initiatives to save energy. Vertical greenhouses Award-winning Swedish company Plantagon works with urban agriculture and specialises in what is known as vertical cultivation. Airport City Stockholm By 2022, a completely new city will have grown up around Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Malmö Malmö has already created two world-leading examples of sustainable building. Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm Hammarby Sjöstad is Stockholm’s largest urban construction project. Stockholm Royal Seaport Following the success of Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm Royal Seaport is now being launched as the next environmental district in the capital and an environmental role model.
UK housing crisis: poll reveals city v country split on who to blame | Cities More than two in every three Britons (69%) believe the country is in the throes of a housing crisis – with people who live in cities significantly more concerned than those who live in the countryside, according to a poll for Guardian Cities and the Observer. The city v countryside split was even more pronounced when respondents were asked to rate the most important issues facing the country. Nationally, housing rated fifth in the poll, behind immigration, the NHS, European Union membership and terrorism – but housing was the biggest concern for people living in London. The poll showed that opinion on the existence of a housing crisis was much more shaped by where respondents live than the age group they fall into. Countrywide, more than half (54%) of those who agree the UK is in a housing crisis believe that immigration has been the largest contributor, with foreign investors next in our sights (51%). This is an issue all appear to agree on regardless of age.
Chemicals and Textiles Part I: Dermatological Problems Related to Fiber Content and Dyes Kathryn L. Hatch Abstract This literature review traces the occurrence of dermatological problems caused by textile fibers and dyes, with the focus on consumer rather than occupational exposure. The fashion industry in Sweden | Volante Research - A wiser & more fun world The Swedish fashion industry has for a long time lacked an overall analysis of how large the industry is and the effect it has on the Swedish economy. This basic knowledge is highly important for trade organisations to track development and to know which issues are important for their members. Volante Research was tasked by ASFB, the Association of Swedish Fashion Brands, to develop a method for measuring the Swedish fashion industry from a holistic perspective. A starting-point in the method development was the adoption of a long-term perspective and the possibility to repeat the measurement at intervals. The project was led by ASFB in collaboration with 14 different organisations. The assignment included Benefit for the client
British Fashion Brands - Style Guide - Farfetch Battle of the trenches When discussing British heritage fashion brands, Burberry is likely to be the first name mentioned. Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, the label has evolved from a producer of reliable outdoor attire to one of the most notable fashion houses on the globe. While Burberry may seem to have the monopoly on outerwear, there is another heritage label that has equal claim to the original trench. Famous friends and faces Practicality is not, usually, of great importance in the fashion sphere – which is why, when Barbour and Hunter became sought-after British heritage brands, it jarred with the industry. While Hunter has successfully redesigned itself as a fashion label, Barbour opted to take a different route. High-fashion heritage It would be remiss to ignore the impact of Vivienne Westwood on iconic British heritage style. The late Alexander McQueen was another designer who lifted the lid on the rebellious aspect of British nature.
Fashion Victims: The Dangers of Dress Past and Present - Alison Matthews David From insidious murder weapons to blaze-igniting crinolines, clothing has been the cause of death, disease and madness throughout history, by accident and design. Clothing is designed to protect, shield and comfort us, yet lurking amongst seemingly innocuous garments we find hats laced with mercury, frocks laden with arsenic and literally 'drop-dead gorgeous' gowns. Fabulously gory and gruesome, Fashion Victims takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the lethal history of women's, men's and children's dress, in myth and reality. Fashion Victims is lavishly illustrated with over 125 images and is a remarkable resource for everyone from scholars and students to fashion enthusiasts.
Fashion: Created for the country, perfect for the city Pair a love of the countryside with a passion for fashion and you get Bella Hoskyns, designer of cool country clothing. She talks to Stephanie Smith. We’re all different, when it comes to what we like to wear, how we prefer to look and feel in our clothes. We have favourite fabrics and textures, colours and cuts, so often it can be hard to find exactly what we want. If only we could design something ourselves, and have it made to our particular tastes and needs. This is the thinking behind Bella Hoskyns, the bespoke clothing brand launched last year by Arabella Hoskyns-Abrahall, a woman who loves fashion and country life in equal measure. “I have absolutely no training in fashion,” she says. However, at university she met Bertie, a lawyer, and now her husband. “I’d always wanted to have a country clothing range,” she says. Arabella and Bertie both enjoyed country pursuits such as shooting, but she remained less than impressed by the clothing available.