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how does sleeping bags factories cut fabric to piece?

January 31st, 2010 | Author: admin

I love camping, and I got a new sleeping bag recently, I want to know the process works make a sleeping bag, how do they cut fabric, to make a hood, a sole, the front panel and back panel, if so many sleeping bags in mass-production, how they cut the fabric?

I used to work for an outfitter who sold most major lines of sleeping bags so i have been to factories where they were made. To mass produce them, they stack many layers of the nylon fabric, lay out metal pattern shapes for all of the pieces and then use an electrically heated knife cutter to cut along the edges of the pattern, melting the edge of the fabric as they cut so the edges don’t unravel. Then the pieces are assembled by sewing machine operators, leaving gaps to allow the filling (down or polyester fibers) to be stuffed in, then the final seams are stitched and zippers sewn in.

I’ve also sewed sleeping bags myself — the process is the same except that I cut only one set of pattern pieces, using scissors and then melted the edges of the fabric by running it near a candle flame.

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Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon Trip TAKE 1

September 8th, 2010 | Author: admin

Recorded on September 2, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder. This is the first video of 15, outline a very GREAT Labor Day trip at Lake Billy Chinook.

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The North Face Bellecote La Plagne French Alpes 3

September 8th, 2010 | Author: admin

- Taken at 5:50 AM on April 13, 2008 – cameraphone upload by ShoZu

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Volunteer anglers share knowledge at Lovers Key

September 7th, 2010 | Author: admin

Volunteer anglers share knowledge at Lovers Key
Greg Bell tossed part of the white cast net over his right shoulder, lifted his two palms up and swung out to his left, like he was flinging a…

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long acres.flv

September 7th, 2010 | Author: admin

Long Acres is a provately owned, adults only campsite a few miles from Boston in Lincolnshire.

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ノースフェイス-THE NORTH FACE クランク25 その2

September 7th, 2010 | Author: admin

ノースフェイス-THE NORTH FACE クランク25 super.asses.jcom.to

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The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 2009

September 7th, 2010 | Author: admin

Environ 166 km et 9 400 m de dénivelé positif en 46 h maxi. L’UTMB est une épreuve de montagne, comportant de nombreux passages en altitude (2500m), dans des conditions climatiques pouvant être très difficiles (nuit, vent, froid, pluie ou neige), nécessitant un très bon entraînement, un matériel adapté et une réelle capacité dautonomie personnelle.

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Beautify Your Dirt Farm

September 7th, 2010 | Author: admin

One of the nicest things about buying a newly-built home in Calgary is that everything is ready. You won’t be renovating, re-roofing, weather-proofing or upgrading the insulation. You can expect more energy efficiency and room for modern lifestyles than in an older heritage home. But nine times out of ten, the one thing that won’t be ready to go when you move in is the garden. Depending on how new the development is, garden may even be a generous term. What you may have to work with may be no more than a wide expanse of grassless dirt. On the bright side, if you love a beautiful garden, the possibilities here are nearly endless and starting from scratch gives you free reign to develop an outdoor space that truly suits your needs. The first thing to come to terms with is that your first and greatest adversary here isn’t the barren yard surrounding your beautiful new home. Your greatest challenge is a fickle Calgary climate that tends to run hot and cold nearly all year long. Once you accept this and agree to let go of your dream of a tropical jungle, forests of orchids or spanish moss, everything is going to be just fine. Calgary gardens that defer to the Calgary climate are not only stunningly beautiful for the wide array of interesting plants they can incorporate, but warm the heart with their hardy persistence. As you’re planning your paradise, you’ll want to consider whether your yard is south or north facing, where the different elevations are, soil type, naturally occurring rock and available windbreak. Plants that do well in Calgary gardens are drought, cold and wind resistant. The best way to get a clear idea of how to respond to the unique conditions present in Calgary Gardens is to get a bunch of good books that are specific to the Calgary climate with a clear understanding of our long summer days, gorgeous Chinook winds and sudden winters. The truth is that you won’t learn how to manage a Calgary garden by reading most American magazines or books on the market these days. Of course there’s no need to wait to know what you’re doing before you begin. Trial and error is a perfectly acceptable way of discovering what works and what doesn’t in this climate. If you prefer to remove the margin of error however, hire a professional landscaper to get you started. A landscaper can help you with the initial design and plant selection. The good news is that you really don’t have to worry about having it all complete in the first year. Building the perfect garden is a long-term project that can be carried out over a number of years or even a lifetime.

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Natural Remedies for Fatigue

September 7th, 2010 | Author: admin

Adrenal Support from Nature – Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blends for Fighting FatigueFeeling fatigued a little too often? Morning cappuccino no longer doing its job? Getting that feeling that you’ve been worn thin by your busy schedule, and you’re just not bouncing back? These can be signs of over-worked adrenal glands – and can be symptoms of a syndrome known as “Adrenal Fatigue”. Thankfully, a few commonly-available essential oils can offer support in regenerating worn-out adrenal glands. What is Adrenal Fatigue?The adrenal glands are your body’s workhorses when it comes to dealing with stress. These tiny glands, each about the size of a walnut and shaped like a tiny pyramid, sit atop each kidney. The adrenals produce important hormones such as cortisol, an energy releaser, and pregnenolone, the precursor from which almost all your body’s steroid hormones are made, including DHEA, progesterone, testosterone, and estrogens. Pregnenolone is an extremely important memory enhancer, and not only does it make you smarter, it also brings about feelings of well-being and enhances your ability to deal with stress. Weak adrenal function can have a variety of symptoms, including depression, insomnia, and lowered immune system function. There can be many contributing factors to adrenal fatigue, though these can almost all be lumped into the category of ‘too much stress’! Overwork, sleep deprivation, poor eating habits – particularly too much sugar, injury and illness, and over-use of stimulants are a few common causes. Addressing these issues are of primary importance for long-term regeneration of the adrenals and their hormonal output. However, natural adrenal supporting essential oils used in aromatherapy can be very useful in bringing balance and assisting in restoring adrenal function to normal, healthy levels, in mild-to-moderate cases of adrenal fatigue. Adrenal Supporting Essential OilsSeveral easy-to-find essential oils are commonly used in aromatherapy to support the adrenals glands. Some are used purely for adrenal gland restoration, while others are used to provide a healthy lift when needed, and may be of assistance when reducing caffeine intake. These oils are not to be taken internally, but are best diluted in a carrier oil and applied to the skin. Spruce and Black Spruce Needle Oils – Spruce is thought to restore depleted adrenal glands, and is used regularly by aromatherapists in blends applied directly over the adrenal area, or in an all-over body lotion. Pine Needle Oil – Pine essential oil is noted to be one of the “most effective oils for fatigue and nervous debility”. Pine can be blended with Spruce for a synergistic revitalizing effect. Atlas Cedar Oil – Moroccan Cedar is thought to gently and persistently stimulate the metabolism. Rather than regenerating, as do the Spruce and Pine oils, Cedar will provide a smooth, deep, and long lasting stimulation without the side effects of coffee and black tea. Peppermint Oil – Peppermint has a broad range of healthful properties, and is thought of as an uplifting aroma. Peppermint, like Cedar, can be used for gentle stimulation and alertness. Citrus Oils – Essential oils pressed from the rinds of citrus fruit like sweet orange, bitter orange (bergamot), lemon and lime are also uplifting and brightening, yet have a relaxing quality as well. They are useful additions to fatigue-busting blends, as the added calming, but not sedating, quality can lower stress levels, which are generally the cause of adrenal fatigue in the first place. Aromatherapy Blends for Adrenal FatigueFirst, a blend to provide pure regenerative support without stimulation. This blend is suitable for regular use, and some users report almost immediate results – it has been noted to reduce or eliminate that nauseous feeling that can accompany insomnia. FOR A ONE OUNCE BLEND – add 1. 5ml Spruce or Black Spruce and 1. 5ml Pine Needle essential oils to one ounce (30ml) of your favorite carrier oil (Hazelnut is commonly used, but any common aromatherapy carrier oil should do the trick). Apply regularly to the kidney / adrenal area. Note: 1ml is about 25 drops. To use these oils in a gently stimulating, all-over body blend, add 3ml each of Spruce and Pine essential oils, 2ml Atlas Cedar oil and 2ml of your favorite citrus oil to 4oz of carrier oil. Apply this all over after a morning shower – though if using the citrus oil, do not apply to areas that will be exposed to the sun in the following 72 hours, as citrus oils are photosensitizing. If you prefer the properties and aroma of peppermint, try the following blend: 6ml of Spruce or Black Spruce, 2. 5ml Atlas Cedar and 1. 5ml Peppermint in 4 ounces of your favorite carrier. This blend will not be photosensitizing to the skin, and can be used all over the body. ConclusionThese wonderful smelling aromatherapy blends can offer support in cases of mild and moderate adrenal fatigue for many people, though the underlying causes of this condition should be addressed concurrently for best results. For most folks, this means reducing caffeine intake, improving diet by reducing sugar consumption, and finding balance in one’s life between work, family, and personal time.