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  • wet blue leather

The Best Methods for Measuring Leather Thickness

August 16th, 2016|Tags: , , |

I haven’t been to a tannery that doesn’t measure thickness within their process. I also ha [...]

  • after-soaping textiles

Part Three: How to Reduce Variables in Fiber Reactive Dyeing

August 9th, 2016|Tags: , , |

We’ve covered quite a bit in this series on reducing variables in fiber reactive dyeing. W [...]

On 15 Years: FSW’s Approach to Flexibility in Market & Culture

August 2nd, 2016|Tags: , |

This year, First Source Worldwide is celebrating 15 years of business. In its infancy, I j [...]

  • safety in the workplace

Staying Safe With Chemicals in the Workplace

July 26th, 2016|Tags: , , |

We all know the importance of workplace safety. Not only is it mandated by law, but it als [...]

  • auto ice melt

Selecting the Best Color for Ice Melts

July 19th, 2016|Tags: , , , , |

Talking about winter commuting almost always leads to stories about slipping on ice or pac [...]

  • color spectrum

How to Mix Color Using Subtractive Color Blending

July 12th, 2016|Tags: , , , |

Color creation for leather comes as a result of the subtractive color blending process. Th [...]