Natural dyes in historical textiles from Romanian collections Romanian museums, research centers and monasteries preserve a large number of textiles from the 15th to the 20th century, representative from the historical and artistical points of view. Considering that synthetic dyes became commercially available in the last decades of the 19th century, fibres in these textiles […]
Different Types of Wash Off Agents
Different Types of Wash Off Agents: Caustic Soda (NaOH) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound. It is a white solid and highly caustic metallic base and alkali of sodium which is available in pellets, flakes, granules, and as prepared solutions at different concentrations. Sodium hydroxide forms an approximately 50% (by mass) saturated solution with water. Sodium hydroxide is soluble in water, ethanol, and methanol. This alkali is deliquescent and readily absorbs moisture and carbon […]
Thread Consumption For a Knit Jacket
Thread Consumption For a Knit Jacket At first we should take middle size sample. If the sizes are S, M, L among this we need size “M”. Then follow the sample style like- Types of machine & stitch produced from M/C used to complete garments . Types of thread used to complete garments. Should have […]
Historical Background of Muslin
Historical Background of Muslin: Muslin was a brand name of pre colonial Bengal textile , especially of Dhaka origin .The Muslin fabric here has a special place of pride on the hearts of Bangladeshis. There was a proverb that a full Muslin garment can pass through a signet ring because of its fineness. During fourteenth […]
Geo-textiles : The Fabric of Erosion Control
Geo-textiles : The Fabric of Erosion Control One of the most important & Valuable sectors of engineering is Textile Engineering. In worldwide it is hugely elaborated. There are many sectors of Textile Engineering. In our Country Textile Engineering is the main aspects of our National Economy. But the Knowledge of “GEOTEXTILES” is very insufficient in […]
The Future Of E-Textiles : More Than Technology
While the future of wearable tech and smart fabrics is undoubtedly exciting,. Smart clothing is the fusion of textiles and technology, which can be used in a wide variety of application in both professional and regular life. There was a time when a hulking, boxy off-white computer that weighed 50 pounds was considered advanced technology. And […]
Softwares Used in Textile Industries
Softwares Used in Textile Industries As technology is advancing so a lot softwares are now used is textile industry in every stage of the production.So as a TEXTILE ENGINEER we should know the names and functions of the commonly used softwares in textile industries. Some popular software, which are vastly used in Textile & Apparel […]
Research on Fibers can change Textiles World
Research on Fibers can change Textiles World The world’s first dedicated,pilot-scale research plant capable of producing aerospace grade carbon fibre,together with a comprehensive fibre and composite characterization facility.The facility offers aglobally significant,university based,industrial scale carbon fiberreseach capability which is unique to the world. Buckypaper made of carbon nanotubes.It is a thin sheet.The nanotubes are approximately […]
Mechanical Properties of Polymers
Mechanical Properties of Polymers Mechanical Properties: It is of great importance to be familiar with some basic mechanical properties of the material before its application in any field, such as how much it can be stretched, how much it can be bent, how hard or soft it is, how it behaves on the application of […]
The Dyeing Process of Disperse Dyes
The Dyeing Process of Disperse Dyes The dyeing of hydrophobic fibres like polyester fibres with disperse dyes may be considered as a process of dye transfer from liquid solvent (water) to a solid organic solvent (fibre).Disperse dyes are added to water with a surface active agent to form an aqueous dispersion. The insolubility of disperse […]