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  2. Conservation and restoration of lacquerware - Wikipedia

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    Wet cleaning is the process of further removal of dirt, grime and residue from the surface of the object that is not successfully removed by dry cleaning. Testing of various solvents should be done prior to wet cleaning the surface of the object in order to prevent possible damage to or removal of the original lacquer surface. [ 16 ]

  3. Hand washing - Wikipedia

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    Hand cleaning station at the entrance of the Toronto General Hospital, Canada In many countries, there is a low rate of hand washing with soap. A study of hand washing in 54 countries in 2015 found that on average, 38.7% of households practiced hand washing with soap.

  4. Cut-resistant gloves - Wikipedia

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    Metal mesh gloves are a form of chainmail, and are made of rings of stainless steel. They are typically used in food applications. Cut-and-sewn gloves can be made using a cut-resistant material or by using conventional materials with full or palm lining of cut-resistant materials. The materials are cut to shape and sewn into a glove.

  5. Personal protective equipment - Wikipedia

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    Any form of PPE that acts as a barrier between the skin and the agent of exposure can be considered skin protection. Because much work is done with the hands, gloves are an essential item in providing skin protection. Some examples of gloves commonly used as PPE include rubber gloves, cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw gloves and heat-resistant ...

  6. Rubber glove - Wikipedia

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    A latex glove. A rubber glove is a glove made out of natural or synthetic rubber. 'rubber' refers to durable, waterproof, and elastic material made from natural or synthetic latex. [1] Rubber gloves can be unsupported (rubber only) or supported (rubber coating of textile glove).

  7. Environmental impact of fashion - Wikipedia

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    The fashion industry, particularly manufacture and use of apparel and footwear, is a significant driver of greenhouse gas emissions and plastic pollution. [1] The rapid growth of fast fashion has led to around 80 billion items of clothing being consumed annually, with about 85% of clothes consumed in United States being sent to landfill.

  8. Whitewash - Wikipedia

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    Lime wash is pure slaked lime in water. It produces a unique surface glow due to the double refraction of calcite crystals. Limewash and whitewash both cure to become the same material. When whitewash or limewash is initially applied, it has very low opacity, which can lead novices to overthicken the paint. Drying increases opacity and ...

  9. Suede - Wikipedia

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    Suede was originally used for women's gloves, hence its etymology (see above). [5] It is a popular material for jackets, shoes, bags, upholstery, and other accessories [6] [7] It is also used as a lining for other leather products. Due to its textured nature and open pores, suede may become dirty and quickly absorb liquids.