Fabric Care Fabric Care for Manufacturers

There are certain permanent care labeling rules that all the manufacturers must follow. The rules are as follows:

The permanent care labeling rule requires the textile manufacturers to labels with appropriate care instructions, which are permanently legible.

The labels must be affixed in a manner that ensures permanent attachment for the length of the product's useful life.

The labels may be sewed, glued, to the fabric. The care instructions may be woven, printed or inscribed in an appropriate manner. The label must be so placed, that it is readily available to the consumer at the time of purchase. The purpose of the above is to protect the consumers and help them make value judgments when buying. There is an implied rule that reasonable testing of the product is made before care instructions are established.

Fabric Care for Consumers

The care of fabrics used for home furnishings has always been a concern for consumers. Manufacturers generally assist the process by providing adequate labeling with proper care instructions.

The fabric care depends on the kind of fabric being used for a particular home furnishing product. Some of the general care tips are: brush and air the fabric frequently. Store in a clean place when not in use.

Mend the torn fabric immediately. Use appropriate cleaning method- washing or dry cleaning. Send the fabric for frequent laundering when the fabric is washable. Use proper method of laundering, depending on the type of fabric. Iron or press the fabric properly.

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Ikebana

Ikebana ("arranged flower") is the Japanese artofflower arrangement, also known askadō (the "way of flowers").

In contrast to the massing of blooms typical of flower arrangement in western countries, Japanese flower arrangement is based on the line of twigs and/or leaves, filled in with a small number of blooms. The container is also a key element of the composition. The structure of a Japanese flower arrangement is based on a scalenetriangle delineated by three main points, usually twigs, considered in some schools to symbolizeheaven,earth, andmanand in otherssun,moonandearth.

The most beautiful flower arrangements have one, two, or at the most three, elements. In arrangements of three elements, all three might be the same, or two of the three might be the same, but all three should never be different. Ikebana is said to be as easily codified as the practice of modern medicine.

Nowadays Ikebana became a major part of traditional festivals, and Ikebana exhibitions are held periodically. According to the prescribed rules materials have to be combined in specific ways: a tall upright central stem has to be accompanied by two shorter stems.

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History of Cosmetics

The first archaeological evidence of cosmetics usage was found in Ancient Egypt around 4000 BC. The Ancient Greeks and Romans also used cosmetics. The Romans and Ancient Egyptians used cosmetics containing poisonous mercury and often lead. The ancient kingdom of Israel was influenced by cosmetics.

In the western world, the advent of cosmetics was in the middle ages, although typically restricted to use within the upper classes.

In the 19^th century, Queen Victoria publicly declared makeup improper, vulgar, and acceptable only for use by actors. By the middle of the 20th century, cosmetics were in widespread use in nearly all societies around the world.

Cosmetics have been in use for thousands of years. They also attached silk or leather with adhesive to cover a blemish. The absence of regulation of the manufacture and use of cosmetics has led to negative side effects, deformities, blindness, and even death through the ages. Examples of this were the prevalent use of ceruse (white lead), to cover the face during the Renaissance, and blindness caused by the mascara Lash Lure during the early 1900s.

The worldwide annual expenditures for cosmetics is estimated at 18 billion dollars. Of the major firms, the oldest and the largest is L'Oreal.

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