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Recent Examples of fibersKey features include temperature regulation for shifting conditions, dynamically-breathable fibers that adapt to body temperature changes and a soft, next-to-skin feel as well as moisture-wicking and odor-resistant properties for long-lasting comfort.—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025 Artichokes contain prebiotic fibers, which fuel beneficial bacteria in your large intestine.—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025 But suppliers are becoming more and more willing to work with recycled fibers.—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 Polymer chains tend to slip during loading, which undermines the effective utilization of their high intrinsic mechanical properties, thereby limiting the strength and toughness of polymer fibers.—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 Each one notes that the final product meets a certain requirement for organic fibers, no matter the mattress type.—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025 In contrast to polluting polyester, these fibers are biodegradable and will naturally decompose after disposal.—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025 Made with Jellycat’s signature soft and squeezable exterior, it comes filled with polyester fibers and PE (polyethylene) beans that give it a bit of comforting weight.—Lauren Fischer, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 The silky fibers are smartly engineered to absorb moisture and promote airflow, helping even the warmest sleepers stay comfortable all night long.—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The cohort of grand slam champions and finalists exchanged their tennis kits for designer threads and accessories for the photo session, lensed by Yemeni-Egyptian-American artist Yumna Al-Arashi at Bab AlSaad, a cultural retreat in the historic district of Diriyah.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Vacuum or brush out the rug During the cleaning process, threads and fibers can get compacted and squished.
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Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Orangutans sometimes spend weeks finding the necessary materials (wires, bolts, screws), hiding their elaborate preparations from their keepers, and awaiting the perfect moment to execute their plans.
Dark filaments of interstellar dust thread through the nebula scene, can be seen blocking the light of the nebula clouds beyond.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
The team’s gold cuboid antenna measured 300 by 300 by 50 nanometers, but uneven currents would generate filaments that eventually short-circuited the pixel.
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