Going Green and Socially Responsible – Textile Industry in Transition to Sustainability and a Circular Economy

Authors: Warwas Izabela, Podgórniak-Krzykacz Aldona , Przywojska Justyna , Kozar Łukasz

The textile industry is faced with many problems today. In addition to having to meet customers’ changing preferences and expectations, who wish to stay abreast of fashion trends and stand out from the crowd, it also needs...   more »

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| Pages 8–18

Predicting the Relaxation Modulus for the Study of the Delayed Behaviour of Kenaf Fibres in Stress Relaxation

Authors: Saïdjo , Ntenga Richard , Mfoumou Etienne , Beda Tibi , Beakou Alexis

Plant fibres (PFs) are preferred reinforcements of bio-composites. Knowledge of their lifespan requires a study of their viscoelastic behaviour. In this paper, a stress relaxation analysis of kenaf fibres was performed at a constant rate of deformation at room...   more »

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| Pages 19–25

Investigation of Fibre Orientation and Void Content in Bagasse Fibre Composites Using an Image Analysis Technique

Authors: Yousfani Sheraz Hussain Siddique, Faisal Saira, Mohtashim Qurat-ul-Ain , Ali Muhammad , Gong Rong Hugh

In this research work, a nondestructive technique of image analysis was explored to determine the fibre orientation and void content in Bagasse fibre reinforced composites. Fibre length, alkali treatment and fibre loading were studied as variables. The fibre...   more »

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| Pages 26–32

Microbiological and Chemical Analysis of Bamboo Textile Materials and Leathers Modified with Bamboo Extract at the Tanning Stage

Authors: Ławińska Katarzyna , Serweta Wioleta , Popovych Nataliia , Sieczyńska Katarzyna , Decka Sebastian , Woźnicki Dominik, Ogrodowczyk Dominika , Rostocki Andrzej , Sprynskyy Miroslaw

In this paper, microbiological and chemical analysis were carried out in the case of bamboo textile materials and leathers modified by bamboo extract at the tanning stage. Microbiological resistance was examined for some fungi, i.e.: Aspergillus...   more »

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| Pages 33–39

Improving the Water-Repellent and Antifungal Properties of Electrospun Cellulose Acetate Materials by Decoration with ZnO Nanoparticles

Authors: Nachev Nasko , Spasova Mariya , Manolova Nevena , Rashkov Iliya , Naydenov Mladen

Suitable conditions for the preparation of nano- and microstructured materials from cellulose acetate and cellulose acetate/ZnO from solutions/suspensions in aceton/water by electrospinning/electrospraying were found. The materials obtained were characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction analysis...   more »

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| Pages 40–45

Impact of Activator Content on the Process of Photodegradation of PP Non-Wovens

Authors: Mielicka Elżbieta, Witkowska Beata, Puchowicz Dorota, Kamińska Irena

The paper presents the test results of non-wovens modified by an activator in different concentrations, produced by the spun bonding method. The aim of the research was to assess the photodegradation process of modified PP non-wovens...   more »

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| Pages 47–59

Characterisation of Two Direct Covers Made of PP and HDPE in the Organic Production of Zucchini

Authors: Bucki Piotr , Siwek Piotr, Ojeda Alfonso Luis Mora

The aim of the research conducted in 2016-2018 at the University of Agriculture in Krakow was to assess the effect of the direct covering of ʻPartenonʼ F1 zucchini plants with polypropylene nonwoven fabric (PP 20 g/m-2) and...   more »

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| Pages 60–66

Investigation of Stab Protection Properties of Aramid Fibre-Reinforced 3D Printed Elements

Authors: Sitotaw Dereje Berihun , Ahrendt Dustin , Kyosev Yordan, Kabish Abera Kechi

A stab resistant vest is a reinforced piece of body armour designed to resist knife or needle attacks of different energy levels specifically to the upper part of the body (chest and abdomen) to save lives. The majority...   more »

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| Pages 67–73

Optimisation of Process Parameters in Flocked Fabric Production to Eliminate the Non-Recovery Problem of Bent Fibres in Flock

Authors: Çamliyurt İlkay , Deni̇z Ferit , Ay İlknur Çinar , Atav Riza

This study was focused on the elimination of defects due to the non-recovery of bent fibres in flock. For this reason, it was aimed to shorten the recovery time of bent fibres in flock as much as...   more »

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| Pages 74–79

Characterisation of Interlock Knitted Fabric with Different Feed Patterns to Improve Thermal and Sensorial Comfort

Authors: Jamshaid Hafsa , Rajput Abdul Waqar , Zahid Bilal , Hussain Sajid

This study reports an investigation of the effect of different cellulose materials and yarn feeding patterns on thermo-physiological comfort, sensorial comfort, serviceability/pilling and ultraviolet properties. An interlock structure with a combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic material was...   more »

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| Pages 80–85

Geometric Characteristic of a Sewing Needle Applied in Clothing Manufacture Technology with Reference to Elastic Critical Statically Balance Loads – A Comparative Study

Authors: Hashima Wael A.

In this work a sewing needle of an industrial commercial sewing machine is investigated from the different points of view of geometrical and critical elastic statistical balance. The dimensions of the sewing needle are  = 60 mm, and ...   more »

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| Pages 86–90

Clothing Image Classification with a Dragonfly Algorithm Optimised Online Sequential Extreme Learning Machine

Authors: Li Jianqiang , Shi Weimin , Yang Donghe

This study proposes a solution for the issue of the low classification accuracy of clothing images. Using Fashion-MNIST as the clothing image dataset, we propose a clothing image classification technology based on an online sequential extreme learning machine...   more »

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| Pages 91–96

Colour Difference Classification for Dyed Fabrics Based on Differential Evolution with Dynamic Parameter Selection to Optimise the Output Regularisation Extreme Learning Machine

Authors: Zhou Zhiyu, Liu Dexin , Zhang Jianxin , Zhu Zefei, Yang Donghe , Jiang Likai

A novel optimisation technique based on the differential evolution (DE) algorithm with dynamic parameter selection (DPS-DE) is proposed to develop a colour difference classification model for dyed fabrics, improve the classification accuracy, and optimise the output regularisation extreme...   more »

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| Pages 97–102

Simulation Evaluation Method for Fusion Characteristics of the Optical Camouflage Pattern

Authors: Yang Xin , Xu Wei-Dong , Liu Jun , Jia Qi , Zhu Wan-Nian

A comprehensive evaluation system for a camouflage design combining local effect evaluation and global sampling is developed. Different from previous models, this method can sample and evaluate target camouflage in a wide range of combat areas, thereby obtaining a comprehensive...   more »

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| Pages 103–110

Overseas Dissemination of Ancient Chinese Costume Culture from the Perspective of Cultural Confidence

Authors: Wang Zhicheng , Cui Rrongrong , Cong Tianzhu , Liang Hui’e

Since the reform and opening-up, China has actively followed overseas costume trends and bidden farewell to the era of uniforms. It has gone through evolution from collective imitation to physical liberation to the advocacy of diversified...   more »

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| Pages 111–116