background : this study aimed to compare three staining methods including: calcofluor white, chromotrope and quick hot gram chromotrope used in diagnosis of intestinal microsporidial spores . methods : one hundred and seventy five stool specimens were collected from patients referred to laboratory of intestinal protozoology at the school of public health, tehran university of medical sciences d...

During the last few years the use of fluorochemicals to provide stain repellency and/or stain release properties to apparel goods has rapidly grown. The use of fluorochemicals as well as durable press resins, however, has a detrimental effect on the fabric softness. Providing premium softness is key to satisfy the highly demanding aesthetic requirements of many of today’s apparel products. Alth...