Sustainable Fashion and Young Fashion Designers: Are Fashion Schools Teaching Sustainability?

Authors: Shen Lei, Sethi Muhammad Hussnain

The fashion Industry is one of the major polluting industries globally, and it has become a hot topic of debate. Thousands of people participate in climate change marches and attend seminars worldwide, but sadly most of them usually...   more »

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| Pages 9–13

Research on the Influence of the Mechanism of Technology Convergence on China’s Textile Industry Performance

Authors: Xu Qian , Cheng Hua , Yu Yabin

Technology convergence (TC) can integrate new technologies, methods and processes into traditional industries. It can accelerate the transformation and upgrading of these industries, and is of great significance to their development. The purpose of our research is...   more »

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| Pages 14–21

Natural Silk – an Unusual Fibre: Origin, Processing and World Production

Authors: Czaplicki Zdzislaw, Gliścińska Eulalia, Machnowski Waldemar

The article presents the history of the development of sericulture in the world, including Poland. The advantages of natural silk which cause interest in its production and processing in many countries of the world are indicated. A brief description...   more »

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| Pages 22–28

Improvement in the Design and Methods of Calculation of Parameters of Vibration Multifaceted Gridirons of Natural Fibre Cleaners

Authors: Shukhratov Sharof , Milašius Rimvydas, Gafurov Kabuljon , Maksudov R. , Gafurov Jakhongir , Tojimirzaev Sanjar

The article outlines the operating concept of the recommended multifaceted gridirons on an elastic bearing support, analyses the excursion of the gridiron, justifies the characteristics and gives the results of comparative production tests. As well as the...   more »

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| Pages 29–33

Evaluation of Deformation Properties of Elastic Fibres in Threads

Authors: Recebov Ilqar Saleh, Nuriyev Mahammadali Nuraddin

In the article, the change in the linear dimensions of tissues is analysed by the closure of the elastane threads in the tissue system under the influence of wet processing. It is found that standard techniques...   more »

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| Pages 34–36

Study of the Relationship between the Drape and Characteristics of Fabric Using Graphic Methodology and the AHP Method

Authors: Hamdi Thouraya , Ghith Adel , Fayala Faten

This research aimed to increase knowledge of the various responses of drape parameters to different selected fabric properties. The principal goal is to optimise the fabric properties and obtain the desired draping effect for garment textiles by...   more »

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| Pages 37–45

Performance Evaluation of Upholstery Fabric Developed from Recycled Fibres

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

The aim of this work was to investigate the properties of upholstery fabric produced from recycled hard waste of coloured fabric clippings. Mélange yarns were formed with the combination of red, green, black and yellow in different...   more »

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| Pages 46–49

Study of Thermal Comfort Properties of Different Kinds of Polyester Knitted Fabrics

Authors: Mohapatra Shradhanjali , Thangavelu Vidya , Vasanth Kumar D., Rajwin A. Jebastin, Ramesh Babu V. , Prakash C., Shah B. Anas , Roy Reetuparna

This research focused on the thermal comfort behaviour of polyester with respect to the type of yarn (spun, micro denier, continuous filament and hollow), linear density of the yarn (111 and 166 dtex), and the loop length...   more »

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| Pages 50–55

Innovative Knitted Fabrics Containing Lateral Propagation Optical Fibres Designed for Children with Autism – Preliminary Stud

Authors: Nowak Iwona

The article presents an analysis of preliminary research on the functionalisation of knitted fabrics in such a way that they can perform a therapeutic function and be used as a chromotherapy tool for children with autism. Knitted fabric with optical...   more »

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| Pages 56–60

Analysis of Underwear Used with Protective Clothing Worn by Metallurgy Workers and Welders – Research Survey

Authors: Bartkowiak Grażyna, Miśkiewicz Pamela

Employees of the metallurgy industry and welders are constantly exposed to a hot factors and hot microclimate in working environment. Difficult working conditions associated with expose employees to hot factors occurring in the form of flame,...   more »

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| Pages 61–65

Assessment of Polylactide Properties for Use in Knitted Clothing Product

Authors: Pinar Anna, Mielicka Elżbieta

The article presents the results of a study work on the assessment of selected structural and performance characteristics of weft knitted fabrics, produced from the commercial multifilament polylactide yarn PLA 6201D. The work was carried out on PLA materials...   more »

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| Pages 66–74

Characteristics of Collagen Preparations from Leather Wastes by the High Pressure Liquid Chromatography Method

Authors: Gendaszewska Dorota , Lasoń-Rydel Magdalena , Ławińska Katarzyna , Grzesiak Edyta, Pipiak Paulina

The raw trimming waste from the leather industry is considered potential hazardous waste as a consequence of the chrome tanned leather process. On the other hand,  leather waste contains a large amount of precious protein –...   more »

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| Pages 75–79

Natural Sources in Preventive Conservation of Naturally Aged Textiles

Authors: Wendt Jan A. , Indrie Liliana , Dejeu Paula , Albu Adina , Ilieș Dorina Camelia, Costea Monica , Tudor Caciora, Ilieș Gabriela, Hodor Nicolaie , Josan Ioana, Berdenov Zharas , Grama Vasile , Safarov Bahodir

Natural antimicrobials can eliminate fungi and prevent the aging of cotton fabrics. While fungi can cause severe infections to the fabric user etc, natural antimicrobials have the advantage of not being toxic to humans. The present study...   more »

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| Pages 80–85

Analysis of Modellings, Techniques and Functions of the Chinese Skullcap

Authors: Niu Li , Shen Linlin

The Chinese skullcap is a kind of headgear for men specific to China, which prevailed in the dynasties of Ming, Qing and the Republic of China. Its modellings fall into two types: flat-topped and peaked, and its lining...   more »

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| Pages 86–90

Ergonomic and Olfactometric Assessment of Anti-Odour Filtering Half-Masks under Real-Life Workplace Conditions

Authors: Brochocka Agnieszka, Nowak Aleksandra, Okrasa Małgorzata

The presence of vapours and gases of chemical compounds in the atmospheric air contributes to mental discomfort as well as irritation of the respiratory tract and eyes. The technical solutions applied, such as collective protection measures, namely the...   more »

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| Pages 91–99

Comparative Analysis of the Performances of Six Taguchi-Based Multi-Response Optimisation Techniques for Product Development in Textiles

Authors: Ahmad Naseer, Kamal Shahid , Raza Zulfiqar Ali, Zeshan Muhammad , Abid Sharjeel , Javed Zafar , Karahan Mehmet

Researchers are using different statistical techniques for process optimisation and product development both in academia and industries. Similarly, several statistical tools are being employed in the textile industry for process optimisation during the manufacturing of different...   more »

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| Pages 100–108