Nanotechnology (NT) deals with materials from 1 to 100 nm in length. Internationaly, NT is defined as the understanding, manipulation, and control of matter at the length mentioned above, thus, the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the materials (individual atoms, molecules, and bulk matter) can be engineered, synthesized, and altered to develop the next generation of improved materials, devices, structures, and systems. NT at the

molecular level can be used to develop desired textile with special feature, such as high strength, unique surface structure, soft feeling, durability, water resistance, incombustibility, antimicrobial property, and so on. Indeed, NT has created numerous opportunities and challenges in the need of research, by the advancing of the technology in textile industry of China and the importing of bamboo charcoal fibers of nanotechnology from foreign countries.This paper focuses on summarizing recent applications of NT, its characters and functional test for bamboo charcoal fibers.

Throwing an embroidered ball is an act of seeking marriage practiced by noble family maidens in ancient China. March 2009, the early spring of Beijing saw Italian textile industry's passion for a close relationship with the Chinese market after a global shiverin the freezing economic winter. It is a ball of elegance, quality and sincere cooperation, which is to become larger and more attractive with the stable development of Chinese textile industry and the ever expansion of Chinese consumption market.

General

The 13th edition of SPINEXPO ¨C Shanghai was held at the Pudong Expo Center on 24-26 February 2009. 138 spinners and textile promoter came together to present their spring/summer 2010 collection to buyers from the lat knit (sweaters) and circular knit (T-shirt and knitted fabrics) sectors, weavers of apparel and furnishing fabrics, and manufacturers of lingerie, lace and hosiery.

Spring is the season for textile shows in Beijing. Intertextile Beijing 2009 once again was held at the China International Exhibition Center, in tandem with the Yarn Expo Spring and CHIC, reafirming the region as a prime location to source all of the needs from ibers and yarns to textiles and clothing.

In late March, although I could not have a strong feeling of the early spring in Beijing, three textile industrial professional exhibition fairs during this short period really shone the dull cold weather: yarn, fabrics, clothing, seems to weaving a colorful dream for your eyes and minds. 

ZHAO Xue1, HE JIN-xin1, ZHAN Yi-zhen2

(1. College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering; Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China)

(2. Saintyear Holding Group Company, Hangzhou 311221，China)

Abstract: In this study, we used citric acid (CA) as a crosslinking agent, mixed with polyhexamethylene biguanide, to perform a pad-dry-cure treatment on wool fabrics to study its antimicrobial effects and physical properties. The surface characteristic and the structure of wool fabric were investigated by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to study the crosslinking mechanism of the treated fabric. The concentration of finishing agent polyhexamethylene biguanide in the presence of citric acid as well as the treatment conditions significantly affected the performance properties activity of treated wool fabrics. The treated wool fabrics showed good antimicrobial activity. From the experimental results, we learned that polyhexamethylene biguanide and CA did not crosslink with the wool fibers if the wool fabrics were not oxidized by hydrogen peroxide and that after oxidization, CA produced esterification with the -OH group of the wool and transamidation with the NH2 group of the polyhexamethylene biguanide to form a crosslink. The surface crosslink of the oxidized wool fibers were relatively coarse, which beneficial for the antimicrobial and antiseptic effects of the wool fabrics.

Key Words：Polyhexamethylene biguanide; antimicrobial finishing；wool; citric acid; crosslinking

April 22nd, 2009. SHANGHAI-the export of Chinese traditional commodities has been held back since the subprime mortgage crisis broke out in the USA. This terrible crisis has influenced some labor-intensive industries in China, such like apparel industry, toy-manufacturing industry and plastic-manufacturing industry. The amount of orders has reduced sharply for these labor-intensive industries. Because of this, the exhibitions which belong to "export status" also have been cancelle or downsized due to the chain reaction of the sour economic atmosphere.

On April 23rd, H&M, Hennes & Mauritz AB, opened its much anticipatedirst store in Beijing. This full-concept store is the only H&M store in Beijing carrying Matthew Williamson's exclusive spring collection, also launched in the same day.

Despite her worldwide fame, it has never been easy to introduce  her. A supermodel, entrepreneur, blogger, and mobile artist etc. Yes, she   manages to fuse so many identities into one   life. Probably the only word appropriate to address her is "Anina", because she is one of a kind.

Anina's hottest program is 360Fashion.net (http://360fashion. net/), which she found and launched in 2005 from Paris, France. 360Fashion is a Network of high-level fashion professionals using the latest web 2.0 and mobile technologies to promote their brands online. Standing at the crossroads of Fashion and Technology, 360Fashion aims to offer a 360 degree professional observation of what is happening in the world of fashion created by all aspects of the industry's professionals.

  Here comes Anina, with her red hair glitters with rays of wisdom and her 360 degree overview of China fashion industry.

In General

Organized by Eurovet, the world'sleading French lingerie and beachwear trade show organizer with over 20 years of experience, the third Hong Kong Mode Lingerie which was held on April 7-8, 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre marked a successful inale.  

The Hong Kong Mode Lingerie 2009 provided the best sourcing platform for buyers and exhibitors around the world showcasing specialized lingerie aspects with the highest quality. This year there were 33% of supplier showcasing fabrics, 18% accessories, 18% lace, 13% embroideries for lingerie and beachwear and 8% OEM/ODM. Over 150 exhibitors from 14 countries participated in this largest lingerie show in the industry in Hong Kong this year. Among these 150 exhibitors, 33% came from China, 28% from Hong Kong, 17% from Asia and 22% from all around the world.