Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 13 Issue 4

Preparation, Structure and Properties of High Strength Alginate Fiber

Ping Zhu, Chuanjie Zhang, Shuying Sui, Huaifang Wang

Alginate fiber with a breaking tenacity of up to 2.32 cN/dtex is prepared by spinning a sodium alginate solution in a coagulating solution of CaCl₂ aqueous solution followed by…

The Application of Water-soluble and Reactive Chitosan on Antimicrobial Activity and Salt-free Dyeing of Reactive Dyes

Qingqing Ren, Tao Zhao, Hong Pan, Jing Wang

A novel chitosan derivative, O-acrylamidomethyl-HTCC (NMA-HTCC) was synthesized in two steps. First, N-[(2-hydroxy-3-trimethylammonium)propyl] chitosan chloride (HTCC) was…

A Study on Silk Surface Modification with Carbon Tetrafluoride Low Temperature Plasma

Jinqiang Liu, Yongqiang Li, Jianzhong Shao

Silk surface modification is carried out with carbon tetrafluoride low temperature (CF₄ LT) plasma. The water contact angle of the CF₄ plasma treated silk fabric reaches 140°. The…

The Effects of 1,2,3,4-Butanetetracarboxylic Acid (BTCA) Finishing on the Color of Naturally Colored Cotton Fabrics

Wenlong Zhou, Yinqiao Bao, Maosong Li

Naturally colored cotton (NCC) based wovens are finished with 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA), which is an environmentally friendly durable press (DP) finish. The colors…

Enzymatic Treatment and Its Influence on Finishing and Dyeing Properties of Jute Fabrics

M.M. El-Zawahry, H. M. Helmy, A. Abou-Okeil

Enzymatic treatment of jute fabrics with neutral cellulase enzymes is investigated systematically. The factors affecting enzymatic treatment including, time, liquor ratio…

Effects of Softeners on Mechanical Properties of Cotton Fabric

R.H. Gong, A. Bhatia

Most commercial textile materials are given a “soft finish” for the comfort of the wearer. This paper investigates the effects of two levels of concentration for six commercial…

Applications of Conducting Polymers in Electronic Textiles

Okan Ala, Qinguo Fan

As the textile industry increasingly engages with technical applications, interest in electronic textiles is growing. This paper reviews the research and development (R&D), and…

Care of PLA Textiles

David Karst, Michelle Hain, Yiqi Yang

The appropriate laundering conditions for the care of polylactide (PLA) textiles have been found. One problem with PLA is its poor resistance to hydrolysis and dramatic loss in…