Issue 2 (85) / 2011
Electronic Commerce and Business in the Polish Textile and Clothing Sector
Authors: Czajkowski Tomasz
The aim of this article is to present the results of the author’s own research on electronic commerce and electronic business utilisation, carried out amongst Polish enterprises from the textile and clothing sector. The most important... more »
full text | Pages 7–9
Comparative Study of the Degumming of Mulberry, Muga, Tasar and Ericream Silk
Authors: Teli Mangesh D., Rane Vaishali M.
The degumming of Mulberry, Muga, Tasar and Ericream silk substrates was investigated and compared. Experiments were carried out according to the Box-Behnken response surface design. On the basis of weight loss, absorbency, bending length, breaking load,... more »
full text | Pages 10–14
Synthesis of Polyaniline in Carbonated Water in the Form of Nanofibre
Authors: Goto Hiromasa
The polymerisation of aniline was conducted in carbonated water in the presence of ammonium persulphate (APS) as an oxidizer. Infrared (IR) absorption spectroscopy was used to confirm the chemical structure of polyaniline (PANI) thus prepared in... more »
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Authors: Kristofič Michal, Vassová Iveta, Ujhelyiová Anna, Ryba Jozef
Concentrates of copolyamides consisting of copolyamide e-caprolactam + nylon salt of adipic acid and diethylenetriamine and nylon salt of 1-(2-aminoethyl) piperazine and adipic acid) and the nanoadditive Bentonite were prepared, characterised and used for the preparation... more »
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Improving the Quality of Combed Yarn Spun by OE Rotor Spinning Using the Grey-Taguchi Method
Authors: Su Te-Li, Chen Hua-Wei , Ma Chih-Ming, Lu Chieh-Fu
Open-end (OE) rotor spinning is a high-productive-efficiency as well as a space and energy saving method of producing combed yarns with better evenness, regularity and abrasion resistance, as well as a brighter shade and sharpness. However,... more »
full text | Pages 23–27
Authors: Lin Chin Mei, Huang Chao Chiung, Lou Ching-Wen, Chen An Pang, Lion Shou En, Lin Jia-Horng, Lin Jia-Horng
In this research, bamboo charcoal polyamide / polyurethane (BCP/PU) complex yarns and knitted fabrics were produced from bamboo charcoal polyamide textured yarn and polyurethane fibres. The polyurethane fibres were expanded and then wrapped with the bamboo... more »
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Development of Weave Code Technology for Textile Products
Authors: Xin Binjie, Xin Binjie, Hu Jinlian, Baciu George, Yu Xiaobo
The nature of the binary interlacing structure endows woven fabric with the ability of information coding. In this paper, we introduce the fundamental concepts and principles of weave code technology. Its potential applications in the fashion... more »
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Authors: Sanjari Hamid Reza, Semnani Dariush, Sheikhzadeh Mohammad
The main objective of this paper was to develop a more advanced finishing treatment for the stitch shape regularity and dimensional properties of knitted fabrics. In our previous work, we presented a novel definition of knitted... more »
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Authors: Zięba Janusz, Frydrysiak Michał
An important problem of the textronic application of a textronic contact junction is connecting electronic systems to textile sensors, actuators or power supply systems. This paper presents a special construction of a textronic contac junction. This... more »
full text | Pages 43–46
Lockstitch Tightening Model with Mechanical and Thermal Loads
Authors: Korycki Ryszard, Krasowska Renata
Both physical and mathematical models of lockstitch tightening are determined. The basic dynamical equation is a second-order differential correlation with respect to time; the forces applied are analysed and defined. The supplemented correlations are formulated by... more »
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Ageing Simulation of Fabrics Destined for Protective Clothing
Authors: Łężak Krzysztof, Frydrych Iwona
The aim of the research was the elaboration of measurement methodology for establishing textile material resistance to atmospheric factors simulated by the Xenotest, specifically artificial weather or without rain. The ageing test was carried out on... more »
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Effect of Accelerated Ageing Conditions on the Protective Properties of Anti-Blow Products
Authors: Fortuniak Krystyna, Redlich Grażyna, Landwijt Marcin
This article presents research on protective packets of anti-blow vests in use among law enforcement services of the Polish Police. Basic information on the ageing process of polymer plastics are given. The types of ageing are... more »
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Assessment of Textiles for Use in Operating Theatres with Respect to the Thermal Comfort of Surgeons
Authors: Bogdan Anna, Sudoł-Szopińska Iwona, Szopiński Tomasz
Materials used to manufacture surgical clothing ensembles are characterised by high barrierproperties protecting surgeons and patients against germs. However, medical clothing made of those materials should not induce thermal stress. Such an uncomfortable sensation experienced by... more »
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Synthesis of Zinc Oxide in an Emulsion System and its Deposition on PES Nonwoven Fabrics
Authors: Jesionowski Teofil, Kołodziejczak-Radzimska Agnieszka, Ciesielczyk Filip, Sójka-Ledakowicz Jadwiga, Olczyk Joanna, Sielski Jan
Zinc oxide precipitated from an emulsion system was characterised by a narrow particle size distribution and large specific surface area. The product was subjected to morphological and dispersive evaluations, and its application possibilities were indicated. The... more »
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Authors: Siwińska-Stefańska Katarzyna, Ciesielczyk Filip, Jesionowski Teofil, Sójka-Ledakowicz Jadwiga, Lota Wiesława, Walawska Anetta
The effect of surface modification with selected alkoxysilanes on the photocatalytic properties of TiO2 used in the reaction of formaldehyde photodegradation to UV radiation was investigated. Titanium dioxide - Tytanpol® A-11, a pigment of anatase structure... more »
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Low Temperature Dyeing of Plasma Treated Luxury Fibres. Part I: Results for Mohair (Angora Goat)
Authors: Atav Riza, Yurdakul Abbas
This study focused on the usage of plasma treatment for the modification of fibre surfaces to achieve the dyeing of mohair fibres at lower temperatures without causing a decrease in dyeexhaustion. The study was carried out... more »
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Properties of Wool and Cotton Fabrics Dyed with Eucalyptus, Tannin and Flavonoidss.
Authors: Mongkholrattanasit Rattanaphol, Kryštůfek Jiří, Wiener Jakub
Fabrics made from wool and cotton were dyed with eucalyptus leaf extract, rutin, querecetin and tannin dyes by the pad-dry technique. In this experiment, ferrous sulfate was used as a mordant. The dyeing properties were evaluated... more »
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Characterisation of Bleached Hemp Pulps with the Use of the Computer Image Analysis Method
Authors: Danielewicz Dariusz, Surma-Ślusarska Barbara
Bleached kraft pulps made from 30 cm long hemp stalks, uncut hemp bast, and uncut hemp wood were prepared. Then the properties of these pulps and their fibres were analysed using the computer image analysis method.... more »
full text | Pages 96–101