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Evolution of the T-Cat Tannery Automation System

December 20th, 2018|Tags: , , |

In 1984, Tanmach (part of the First Source Worldwide family) began the project of developi [...]

The Quality Control Apprentice

September 10th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , , , |

I have begun my 12th year here working at First Source Worldwide and it has been an incred [...]

A Brief History of Synthetic Dyes

July 16th, 2018|Tags: , , , , , |

In 1856, teenager William Perkin accidentally discovered a dye he called mauve while tryin [...]

Flooring Evolution Continues with Improved Flooring Products

January 2nd, 2018|Tags: , |

Soft Surface Today, carpet occupies less square footage in new and refurbished houses. But [...]

A Brief History of Natural Dyes

November 14th, 2017|Tags: , |

There are two types of dyes, Natural and Synthetic. Natural dyes come from animal or plant [...]

Three Types of Dyes for Dyeing Cellulosic Fibers

October 24th, 2017|Tags: , , |

In this month’s blog, I will be discussing three different types of dyes that can be used [...]