Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 3 Issue 1

Recent Research on Yarn Hairiness Testing and Reduction: Part - Reduction of Yarn Hairiness

Xungai Wang

The first part ofthis series discussed current research on yam hairiness testing [Wang 1998]. In this part of the series, the importance of yam hairiness is outlined first. This…

Environmental Compliance for Hong Kong Textile Dyeing Industry

W.Y. Kwok, J. H. Xin, T.F. Chong

In recent years, the public awareness and concern for the environment have been increased significantly. This has resulted in tougher legislation and more stringent standards to…

The Alkali Desizing of Woven Cotton Fabrics

C. K. Au, I. Holme

The alkali metal hydroxides LiOH, NaOH and KOH have been studied in the desizing of woven cotton fabrics under different treatment conditions. The % fabric weight loss, the TEGEVA…

Mathematical Model Of Using Simulated Lung Ching Tea Waste And Eggshell In Wool Dyeing Process

P. M. Chan, C. W. M. Yuen, K. W. Yeung

Attempt has been made to extract the dyes from waste materials such as simulated tea waste and applied it in wool dyeing. In this paper, the central composition experimental…

Comfort Evaluation of Down-filled Apparel

Leung Mei-yi, Yick Kit-Iun, Zeto Wai-yee

In the present study, the “comfortability” of down-filled apparel has been evaluated in two different areas. The first aspect of the work deals with the evaluation of insulating…

Effect of Seam Allowance of a Plain Seam on Bending of Woven Fabrics

Siuping Chung, Jinlian Hu, Mingtak Lo

The present paper investigates the effect of real seams on fabric bending using Peirce’s fabric cantilever. The effect of a plain seam with different seam allowances and seam…

Monitoring Service Gaps Part I - Examining Customer’s Expectations OfAdequacy And Superiority In Hong Kong Apparel Merchandising Business

K.M.C. To, C.S. Leung

The function of an apparel merchandising office in Hong Kong is to act as an agent or a representative for international apparel buyers to develop, source and procure large volume…

A Comparative Study Between China And Hong Kong As A Manufacturing Base OfHong Kong Men’s Shirt

Frankie M.C. Ng

Men’s shirt has been one of the major categories of Hong Kong clothing industry. In recent years, high inflation rate, increases in labour cost and overhead expenses has resulted…

A Study on Clothing Descriptors for Women: Effects of Season, Income Per Month (IPM) and Item-total (IT)

Frency Sau Fun Ng, Patrick Chi Leung Hui, James Tin Hang Yip

In this study, the use of various clothing descriptors have been used to provide some insights into clothing perception for 88 female students. The use of clothing descriptors to…