Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 26 Issue 1

Removal of methylene blue using balanites aegyptiaca bark powder as low-cost and eco-friendly biosorbent

Ibrahim A. Amar, Salma M. Hassan, Fatima H. Aqeela, Mohamed Y. Najem, Fatima A. Altohami

This paper aims to investigate the potential application of Balanites aegyptiaca bark powder (BABP) for removing a basic textile dye, methylene blue (MB), from aqueous solutions.

Discriminant analysis-based modeling of cotton fiber and yarn properties

Baneswar Sarker, Shankar Chakraborty

Like all other natural fibers, the physical properties of cotton also vary owing to changes in the related genetic and environmental factors, which ultimately affect both the…

Minimisation of pollution in the cotton fabric dyeing process with natural dyes by the selection of mordant type

Ainur Rosyida, Suranto , Mohammad Masykuri, Margono

This paper aims to select a type of mordant from aluminium salts, namely, aluminium sulphate, aluminium nitrate and polyaluminium chloride (PAC) with the lowest potential for…

Exploration of kids ready to wear clothing brands for measurement and fit discrepancies

Deepasri Prabhakar, Sudhakar Rajagopal

This study aims to probe customers’ expectations and explore discrepancies across various domestic kids’ ready to wear (RTW) apparel brands for measurements, fit, shape and…

Development and characterization of epoxy resin composite reinforced with bamboo fiber and bagasse as filler

Nachiappan Sukumar, Mekonnen Bayeleyegn, Sampath Aruna

Recently, composites have concerned considerable importance as a potential operational material. Lots of work have been carried out to enhance the mechanical properties of…

Modest wear e-commerce: examining online purchase intent in Indonesia

Eli Sumarliah, Sher Zaman Khan, Rafi Ullah Khan

The study has three primary purposes, i.e. (1) to examine the determinants influencing customers’ online purchase intent for modest wear; (2) to measure the effects of electronic…