Medical Textiles | Contribution of Technical Textiles in Medical Sector Medical Textiles: Medical textiles or Medtech is one of the most important, continuously expanding and growing field in technical textiles. Medical Textiles are the products and constructions used for medical and biological applications and are used primarily for first aid, clinical and -hygienic purposes. It […]
Textile Engineering
Composite Fibers: A Modern Day Need
Composite Fibers: A Modern Day Need It is quite clear to us that, in modern days, where efficiency is a prime concern in the field of engines and machines, composite and light-weight fibers are playing a significant role in creating light-weight body parts of vehicles and transports. Their special insulating properties along with stiffness has […]
Denim Washing | Pumice Stone Characteristics
Denim Washing | Pumice Stone Characteristics Pumice Stone : Pumice stone is mostly used with enzyme and bleach wash. It creates more abrasion by continuously beating garments during machine running. Vintage look can be achieved by using pumice stone. Characteristics of Pumice Stones: Found from volcanic explosion Light weight so floats on water Surface is […]
Textile Printing
Textile Printing Printing is a technique of producing desired patterns (design) on textile fabrics by use of selected dyes or pigments. Printing involves localized coloration. This is usually achieved by applying thickened pastes containing dyes & pigments onto the fabric surface according to a given color design. The main object of printing is the production […]
Textile Finishing | Compactor Machine in Textile
Textile Finishing | Compactor Machine in Textile Compactor The objective of compacting is to prevent shrinkage of knitted fabric. Compacting can be done with both open width fabric and tubular fabric. Residual shrinkage of the fabrics can be brought down to 3% to a maximum of 0.Along with residual shrinkage, GSM is controlled as well. […]
Textile Finishing | Stenter Machine
Textile Finishing | De-watering Machine | Slitting Machine | Dryers | Sueding Machine Textile Finishing | Stenter Machine Stenter Machine : The most universal fabric drying machine is the stenter, which is usually the most expensive and indispensable machine in the finishing works. The presence of at least two stenters is mandatory in any textile […]
Dyeing Faults
Dyeing Faults 1 . Batch to batch variation : Causes: Use of different dye lots, brands and chemicals Not maintaining same liquor ratio Improper dosing time of dyes and chemicals Batch to batch weight variation of dyes and chemicals Uneven pre-treatment Remedies: Use same dye lots, brands and chemicals Maintain same liquor ratio among machines […]
Pre-treatment Before Dyeing
Pre-treatment Before Dyeing Pre-treatment : Pre-treatment is the called as the Heart of Dyeing. Generally, the chemicals used for scouring and bleaching cotton or CVC fabrics is the same Dosage, temperature and time are different for different type of fabric. Special cases like the yarn dyed fabrics, synthetic fiber containing fabrics, very deep shades like […]
Batching in Textiles
Batching in Textiles Batching, a process monitored and supervised by the dyeing manager, is carried out in the batching section. It involves preparing a batch for dyeing according to machine capacity (so that equal amounts of fabric is passed through each nozzle of a dyeing machine), order and priority basis. Grey fabric from grey fabric […]
A step towards space | Spacesuit in Textiles
A step towards space | Spacesuit in Textiles Man has the passion to uncover the hidden mysteries from ancient time. This nature provoked him to discover beyond the sky. But, that was never easy to go beyond the sky to reach the space. People took a lot of steps to reach the space. At initial […]
