Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 28 Issue 1

Comparison between cotton fiber and cellulose powder for wastewater treatment efficiency with nano-crystalline TiO2 by sono-synthesis

Md Mehedi Hasan Rubel, Syed Rashedul Islam, Abeer Alassod, Amjad Farooq, Xiaolin Shen, Taosif Ahmed, Mohammad Mamunur Rashid, Afshan Zareen

The main purpose of this study was to prepare the cotton fibers and cellulose powder by a layer of nano-crystalline-titanium dioxide (TiO₂) using the sol-gel sono-synthesis method…

Effect of ring and rotor spun yarns on denim fabric properties

Abenezer Fikre Hailemariam, Nuredin Muhammed

The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanical properties of denim fabrics constructed from ring-spun and open-end rotor spun yarns.

Technological innovation management through root cause prioritization

Udeni Kumarapeli, Vijitha Ratnayake, Thantirige Sanath Siroshana Jayawardana

Technological innovation has become a significant part of textile and apparel industries. To become distinguished from competitors, it is essential to harness the potentials of…

Comparative study of moisture adaptable breast support using engineered fabric design in seamless knitted sports bras

Adriana Gorea, Amy Dorie, Martha L. Hall

This study aims to investigate if engineered compression variations using moisture-responsive knitted fabric design can improve breast support in seamless knitted sports bras.

Artificial intelligence (AI) in textile industry operational modernization

Monica Puri Sikka, Alok Sarkar, Samridhi Garg

With the help of basic physics, the application of computer algorithms in the form of recent advances such as machine learning and neural networking in textile Industry has been…

Optimizing the electrospinning parameters in polyvinyl chloride nanofiber fabrication using CCD

Mohammad Javad Jafari, Elham Akhlaghi Pirposhteh, Mohadese Farhangian, Soheila Khodakarim Ardakani, Elaheh Tavakol, Somayeh Farhang Dehghan, Amin Khalilinejad

The aim of this study is to optimize the electrospinning parameters used in the production process of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) nanofibers.

Development of an oil-absorbent web by the dry-laid method from polypropylene and chemically treated kapok

Dat Van Truong, Song Thanh Quynh Le, Huong Mai Bui

Kapok was well-known for its oleophilic properties, but its mechanical properties and morphology impeded it from forming suitable absorbent materials. This study aims to…

Investigations on the antimicrobial activity of chitosan/PVA nanoparticle loaded nanofibers

Senthil Kumar Selvaraj, Srimathy B., Sakthivel S., Senthil Kumar B.

In the past decade, the biopolymeric properties of chitosan (CH) have been largely exploited for various applications. This paper aims to study the use of CH in its nanoform, i.e…

Washable textile embedded solar cells for self-powered wearables

Elina Ilén, Farid Elsehrawy, Elina Palovuori, Janne Halme

Solar cells could make textile-based wearable systems energy independent without the need for battery replacement or recharging; however, their laundry resistance, which is…

Factors influencing the weaving and use of kente cloth: the case of Bonwire, Ghana

Rudith Sylvan King, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Henry Mensah, Elfreda Nerquaye-Tetteh

Kente weaving business is increasingly seen as a promising investment and enhances sustainable livelihood in Ghana. However, it has not received the needed attention from scholars…