Sunday, July 13, 2008

Anyone still reading this?

I have not been actively blogging in the past 2 years or so... yea, you know I always say that but probably the main reason as to why is I suck at it I'm burnt out from blogging err... okay, honestly, I am lazy. Hell yea!

As a matter of fact, over the past one year, there have been so many issues policitically $#%K politically, economically and all the social news, events and headlines that one can always take advantage to blog about.

It's interesting to read opinions of what other bloggers think and pen down their thoughts even though some are pure bullshit and crap. More often than not reading some nonsensical opinions always make my day at the end of a hard day's work.

Well, as to the real reason why I have not been blogging so often now, I am now gonna reveal to you the reason.... I have been writing a book and it's gonna be launched sometime in Sept this year. Everything's set and it took me 2 hours everyday for almost 300 days to finish it.

Now that the book is done. I am gonna have to find myself other things to offccupy occupy my time. So keep an eye for my new book coming to a bookstore near ya. I am not gonna reveal anything just yet. Just wait for it... *jeng jeng jeng*

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Textile trade exhibitions

Texworld or Interstoff is one of the must visit exhibition for buyers and suppliers of fabrics and textiles. From basic polyester cotton blended fabrics to the likes of Invista's world famous brands like COOLMAX®, CORDURA® and LYCRA®. The coming exhibition will be from 22 - 25 Sept 2008 with the theme "Worldwide Textile Rendez-vous"

Premiere Vision also held in Paris is another great fabric show which you'll see alot of college students in the exhibition. This exhibition showcases the newest and trendiest fashion and styles. Normally, held the same time as Texworld, the next show is from 23 to 26 Sept 2008.

The other exhibition that I attended where Sports and textiles/fabrics is concern is the ISPO (Summer ISPO/Winter ISPO). Unlike Texworld and Premiere Vision, ISPO is a more casual sports like event where you don't need to dress up in suits. Just jeans or anything casual is acceptable. The fashion shows at ISPO is a must watch! Held in Munich, the next one is from 1 - 4 Feb during Winter obviously.

Another leading trade fair that I had the opportunity to attend is the European Outdoor Exhibition. This year's event is starting next week from 17 to 20 July 08 in the resort of Friedrichshafen, Germany. One of the nicest venue to hold an exhibition, Friedrichshafen is in the border of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. There is a ferry servicing Friedrichshafen to Romanshorn in Switzerland. My luggage took a detour to Paris while I was on my way here !!! What a memorable experience for me when I got back my luggage on the day I was leaving Germany!

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Of textile and semi-conductor

Well, I gotta admit sometimes I am not too sure if I have made the right move switching to semi-conductor after over 8 years being spun, woven and dyed in the so-called sunset textile industry.

In the world of textiles, researchers are now working to develop fabrics from metallic fibres to measure stress. How cool is that?

At the core of the vest is “wearable electronics”. This consists of sensors woven into the fabric that register the electrical excitation of the muscle fibers, and thin conducting metallic fibers that pass the signals to an electronic analysis system.

Now would you say this is a marriage of semi-conductor and textile?