Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 25 Issue 3

Dyeing and finishing of cotton fabric with eucalyptus leaves extracts

Jemal Endris, Nalankilli Govindan

The purpose of this study is to establish a suitable procedure for dyeing and multifunctional finishing on 100% cotton using extracts of eucalyptus leaves in an eco-friendly…

COVID-19 and Ludhiana’s woolen knitwear industry: way forward

Swati Mehta, Manpreet Kaur

The purpose of this paper is to examine the challenges faced by the Ludhiana’s woolen knitwear industry that got accentuated with the outbreak of Corona Virus Disease 2019…

Effects of hip protective clothing on thermal wear comfort of clothing ensembles

Wiah Wardiningsih, Olga Troynikov

This paper aims to examine the influence of hip protective clothing on ensemble performance attributes related to thermal comfort. It also explores the effect on protective pads…

Study on efficacy of moringa stenopetala seed oil extract for antimicrobial activities on textile materials

Gemeda Gebino, Gezu Ketema, Adina Fenta, Gideon Kipchirchir Rotich, Ayalew Debebe

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extract of Moringa stenopetala seed oil, by organic solvents (methanol and hexane), for its efficacy against microbial activity on…

Simultaneous chemical modification and functional finishing of polyester textiles

Naser Gad Al-Balakocy, Talaat Hassan, Safaa Khalil, Sherif Abd El-Salam

This study aims to study the simultaneous treatment of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and TiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs).

Significance of operational capabilities of suppliers on the front-end decision making in apparel product innovation in Sri Lanka

Niromi Seram, Julian Nanayakkara, Gamini Lanarolle

The suppliers are recognized as important external sources who can significantly contribute by working together with the buyer during the innovation process. Operational…

Technology adoption in the apparel industry: insight from literature review and research directions

Md Aynul Hoque, Rajah Rasiah, Fumitaka Furuoka, Sameer Kumar

This paper aims to identify key theoretical cornerstones and research trends in the apparel industry. It also compares theoretical bases with those of the general research domain…