Issue 1 (60) / 2007
Title page Contents
Authors: Grandys Ewa
A company should base its strategic decisions on an assessment of its market position. Such assessments require specialist research methods to be applied, consistent with the goals pursued. One such tool which may be very helpful... more »
full text | Pages 7–10
The Use of Marketing Communications in the Clothing Industry in Slovenia
Authors: Završnik Bruno, Mumel Damijan
This article presents the role of marketing communication research in the clothing industry in Slovenia. The aim of our research was to show how these clothing and textile companies use a marketing communication mix for the... more »
full text | Pages 11–15
Acceptable Quality Levels in the Textile Sector and their Effect on the Level of Competition
Authors: Atilgan Turan
Rapid developments in international competition have obliged textile enterprises to take new approaches in order to gain a competitive advantage. Nowadays, enterprises are placing more importance on creating a structure in which the expectations of consumers... more »
full text | Pages 16–23
Authors: Jackowska-Strumułło Lidia, Cyniak Danuta, Czekalski Jerzy, Jackowski Tadeusz
This work presents an analysis of the quality parameters of cotton yarns with linear densities of 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, and 40 tex manufactured with the use of ring-, compact-, and BD 200S & R1... more »
full text | Pages 24–30
Variational Approach to Nonlinear Coupled Oscillators Arising in Sirospun Yarn Spinning
Authors: He Ji-huan
A description of stable working conditions for spinning two-strand yarn is given. A theoretical model underlying Sirospun yarn spinning is also given. Based on the variational formulation established for the coupled oscillators arising in two-strand yarn... more »
full text | Pages 31–34
Authors: Kumpikaitė Eglė
In this article, the woven fabric weave factor P1 and the integrated fabric structure factor ϕ, suggested by Milašius, are described. Their qualities are emphasised in comparison with other woven fabric factors. The research results of... more »
full text | Pages 35–38
Authors: Omeroglu Sunay, Ulku Sukriye
Most of the scientific studies on compact spinning, which is a modified version of ring spinning, have hitherto been focused on the properties of yarns and knitted fabrics. Yarns are subjected to intense mechanical stresses such... more »
full text | Pages 39–42
Shape Optimization and Shape Identification for Transient Diffusion Problems in Textile Structures
Authors: Korycki Ryszard
The equation of substance balance and the set of boundary and initial conditions determine the transient diffusion problem within the homogenized textile structure. Introducing an arbitrary behavioral functional, its first-order sensitivity expressions can be stated using... more »
full text | Pages 43–49
Behaviour of Textile Membranes while Being Pulling Through a Hole by the Constrained Method
Authors: Truncyte Dainora, Papreckiene Laima, Gutauskas Matas
The behaviour of woven and knitted fabrics while they are pulled through a circular hole is analysed. The relations between the resistance parameters to pulling (force and work) and the consistent pattern of the change of... more »
full text | Pages 50–54
A Study of the Thermal Properties of Textured Knitted Fabrics
Authors: Özcelik Gonca, Cay Ahmet, Kirtay Erhan
The smooth and compact shape of filament yarns differentiate them from natural fibres, and this regular characteristic of synthetic fibres affects the handle and thermo-physiological properties of the fabrics. The properties of filament yarns are improved... more »
full text | Pages 55–58
The Optimal Design of Three-layer Plated Fabrics
Authors: Baozhu He, Weiyuan Zhang
According to the new plating theory, a novel plating yarn carrier with three guide eyes for the weft knitting machine was designed in this paper. Using this kind of yarn carrier, the laying lengthwise angle of... more »
full text | Pages 59–61
Authors: Więźlak Włodzimierz, Elmrych-Bocheńska Joanna
The high level of destruction of the sewing thread after the sewing process is the main utility disadvantage of using a thread in a lockstitch sewing machine. Using the stitch tightening model presented in the first... more »
full text | Pages 62–65
Optimisation of Needle Penetration Velocity Using the Link Drive Mechanism in a Sewing Machine
Authors: Gotlih Karl, Lojen Daria Žunič, Vohar Bojan
Needle movement in a standard lockstitch sewing machine is produced by a slider-crank mechanism. The needle moves in a vertical plane and penetrates the fabric on its way down. Friction between the needle and the fabric... more »
full text | Pages 66–71
Authors: Zhu Fang Long, Zhu Fang Long, Weiyuan Zhang, Chen Min-Zhi
This paper describes an investigation into protective clothing for fire-fighters, made of different material combinations, based on the demand for radiant protective performance (RPP) and heat-moisture transfer properties, which are closely associated with comfort performance. The... more »
full text | Pages 72–75
Authors: Wen-hao Hsing, Kuo-ting Kao, Jia-horng Lin, Yi-ting Shu
This paper is one of a series of studies on the carded-web forming process with the application of static electricity to carded nonwoven fabric process. Electrostatic carding technology was used to apply static electricity to the... more »
full text | Pages 76–81
Effects of the Molecular Structure of Polyvinyl Alcohol on the Adhesion to Fibre Substrates
Authors: Zhifeng Zhu, Qian Kun
The influence of the molecular structure of polyvinyl alcohol, including the degree of polymerisation and the degree of alcoholysis, on the adhesion of PVA to pure polyester, pure cotton, and polyester/cotton-blend fibres were investigated by using... more »
full text | Pages 82–85
Authors: Taskin Cankut, Ozguney Arif Taner, Gurkan Pelin, Ozcelik G., Ozerdem Arzu
In this study, plain fabrics were produced via using both 100 % cotton, compact and conventional ring spun yarns in two different yarn counts and two different yarn twists. The purpose of the study was to... more »
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Authors: Cay Ahmet, Atav Riza, Duran Kerim
One of the main problems in dyehouses is caused by the differences between the structural parameters of the reference fabric of which the dyeing recipe is known and the fabric to be dyed. In such a... more »
full text | Pages 91–94
Extended Oxygen Delignification of Birch Kraft Pulp
Authors: Danielewicz Dariusz, Surma-Ślusarska Barbara
We studied the effect of the conditions of the oxygen delignification of birch kraft pulp with kappa number 18 on pulp properties. The investigation refers in particular to the effect of the amount of NaOH added,... more »
full text | Pages 95–100
Research into Developing Antibacterial
Dressing Materials
Authors: Niekraszewicz Antoni, Lebioda Jolanta, Kucharska Magdalena, Wesołowska Ewa
For many years, an increasing demand has been observed for biological dressings which
could protect wounds at particular stages of healing. Composite materials with a content
of antibacterial fibres and/or different functional forms of chitosan were... more »
full text | Pages 101–105
Biocomposites with a Content of Keratin
from Chicken Feathers
Authors: Wrześniewska-Tosik Krystyna, Adamiec Janusz
The market’s demand for fibrous materials with increased moisture retention is principally
connected with the essential development of sanitary and cosmetic products. Keratin,
which is included in feathers, appears to be an original raw material which... more »
full text | Pages 106–112