Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 18 Issue 1

A Mathematical Model for Self-Twist Yarn Spinning Process

Hong Cui, Chongwen Yu

A mathematical model is established for self-twist spinning process by applying laws of fluid mechanics (i.e. mass conservation and momentum conservation). The motion curve of the…

A Unique Device for Measurement of Photochromic Textiles

M. Viková, R.M. Christie, M. Vik

In this article, a unique concept for a device that conducts photochromic measurement in the reflectance mode together with the methodology described has been patented in the…

An Engineering Approach for Assessment of Fabric Filterability

A. El-Hadidy, A. Fadel, H. Fadel

Multilayer technical fabrics are an important part of fibrous filters used in raw water filtration systems. The implementation of the filtration process depends on the structure…

Studies on the Influence of Seasonal and Regional Aspects on the Quality of Muga Silk

Naveen V Padaki, Amal Bhattacharya, Brojeswari Das, Brajendra Choudhury, SN Mishra, BK Singh

Muga is an exclusive naturally golden coloured wild silk obtained by the Antherea assamensis silkworm species grown in the north-eastern region of India. Although many research…

Modification of Basic Dye with Clay

Pey-Shin Ke, Wei-Jang Wu, Kuo-Shien Huang

We modified a basic dye, which carries a positive charge, by inducing an exchange with clay, and then analysed the results by using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and…

Deposition of Functionalized Polyethylenimine-Dye onto Cotton and Wool Fibres

A.G. Hassabo, A. Mendrek, C. Popescu, H. Keul, M. Möller

Functionalized polyethylenimine–dye (FPEI) is prepared by mixing branched polyethyleneimine (PEI), in which its primary amine groups are modified at different ratios with a…

Poly (vinylcaprolactam)-based Microgels to Improve Gloss Properties of Different Natural Fibres

A.G. Hassabo, S. Schachschal, C. Cheng, A. Pich, C. Popescu, M. Möller

Three different thermo-sensitive microgels obtained by the copolymerisation of vinylcaprolactam) (VCL) and various monomers (vinylimidazole(VIm), acetoacetoxyethyl methacrylate…

Improved Characteristics of Acetic Anhydride and Phthalic Anhydride Modified Jute Fibers

Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal, Md. Asadul Hoque, Md. Abdul Latif, Md. Khairul Islam

The modification of jute fiber with acetic (aliphatic) and phthalic (aromatic) anhydrides has revealed pronounced improvement of the inherent drawbacks (such as breaking strength…

Effect of Test Methods on Apparent Moisture Vapour Transmission of P/V and P/C Fabrics

Subhasis Das, V. K. Kothari

The moisture vapour permeability properties of a series of almost similar polyesterviscose (P/V) and polyester-cotton (P/C) blended fabrics are investigated. The water vapour…

Recycling of Waste PET into Useful Alkyd Resin Synthesis by Microwave Irradiation and Applied in Textile Printing

K. Haggag, N.S. Elshemy, W. Niazy

Modified alkyd resins with different amounts of vegetable oil contents (sunflower oil) and different catalysts are synthesized with the incorporation of post-consumer polyethylene…

Interactive Sketch Design Recognition System Using Evolutionary Techniques

P. Y. Mok, X.X. Wang, J. Xu, J.T. Fan, Y.L. Kwok, John H Xin

In this study, a methodology integrating a sketch design recognition approach with an interactive genetic algorithm is proposed to help laypersons get clothes reflecting their…