Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 4 Issue 2

Modified Two-strand Spinning Part II: Geometry

S. Nonnan, X. Wang

Part 1 has dealt with the theoretical aspects of the modified two-strand spinning system. The application of a notch roller is the key modification. This part estimates the…

Relationships between Fabric Formability, Bias Extension and Shear Behaviour of Outerwear Materials

M.Y. Leung, T.Y. Lo, R.C. Dhingra, K.W. Yeung

This paper investigates the relationships between fabric formability (a fundamental measure of fabric tailorability), bias extension and shear resistance. The experimental…

The Effect of Wrinkle-free Treatment on Fabric Tear Strength and Dynamic Water Absorbency

L. Lau, T. Siu, J. Fan, L.Y.C. Siu, E. Newton

Two groups of fabric samples: six 100% cotton twill fabrics with different level of wrinklefree treatment, and six 100% cotton twill fabrics without wrinkle-free treatment were…

Surface Characteristics Measurement System for Tactile Perception

Young Ha Kwon

Surface characteristics of surface are very important factors for tactile perception in fabric, paper and furniture industries. In order to measure the surface characteristics…

A Single-Dye System for Wool-Polyester Blends

Y.C. Chao, S.M. Lin

The synthesis of a series of disperse dyes containing a carboxy group is described. The dyes were applied to polyester, wool and wool-polyester blend fabrics and their dyeing and…

A Fast Algorithm for Shelf Optimization

David P. Jacobs, John C. Peck, J. Steve Davis

Performance of an automated storage and retrieval system such as a carousel depends upon the way it is loaded. Commonly a carousel will be loaded with cases of items that will be…

Monitoring Service Gaps in Hong Kong Apparel Merchandising Business Part III: An Antecedents Study of Organizational Service Quality Incongruence

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

Hong Kong’s apparel merchandising have long been regarded as a kind of buying professions that logistically support the international retail store buyers to develop, source and…

Fashion Brand Image Marketing: Brand Image and Brand Personality

T.S. Lee, C.S. Leung, Z.M. Zhang

Driven by the competitive environment in fashion business, marketers have realized that creating a favorable brand image is a key to win larger market share in its market niche…

Textile and Apparel Exports of China and the WTO

Zhiming Zhang

In this paper the impacts of entry to the WTO on the textile and apparel exports of China are examined. Generally in the short run the growth of exports will not be significant…