Identification of Textile Fibre A: Burning Test :- Textile fibres can be identified by observing the burning phase of these fibres in flame . All natural and regenerated fibres are burnt to ash and special smell is observed for each fibre. Synthetic fibres on burning contract and form beads. All cellulosic fibres such as jute, […]
Damaged Analysis of Silk
Damaged Analysis of Silk Reports on faults with silk fabrics are more common than would be expected from their share of the world fibre market (about 0.1%). One reason for this is that silk is particularly delicate. Mechanical treatment, especially in the wet state (dyeing and finishing as well as household laundering), causes irreparably abraded […]
How Automotive Can be Harmful to Environmental
How Automotive Can be Harmful to Environmental A scenario in Germany in early 90’s shows how automobile can be a problem to the environment. At that time, Germany was expected to run out of landfill capacity by the year of 2000 due to the waste and one of it was from automotive waste [1]. The […]
An Overview of the Spinning Properties
An Overview of the Spinning Properties Researchers from the textile industry of many countries have worked on the project to develop the nature of the spin produced by various natural sources. Engineer A.A. under the drafting of the spinning properties The study of sinyin has been the subject of the study and proposes to propose […]
Natural dyes in historical textiles from Romanian collections
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 […]
