Issue 6 (114) / 2015
Title page Contents
Comparative Advantage of Textiles and Clothing: Evidence for Top Exporters in Eastern Europe
Authors: Yilmaz Nazire Deniz, Karaalp-Orhan Hacer Simay
The comparative advantage and intra-industry trade of five countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Turkey, are analyzed in the global textile and clothing markets by employing Balassa’s revealed comparative advantage (RCA) index and intraindustry... more »
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| Pages 8–13
Authors: Wysokińska Zofia
In order to compete on the European and global markets firms must not only offer highquality products, they must also offer innovative and attractive designs of their products. Every firm which wishes to compete in... more »
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| Pages 14–22
Authors: Nadlene R., Nadlene R., Sapuan S. M. , Sapuan S. M. , Jawaid M., Ishak M. R. , Ishak M. R. , Ishak M. R. , Yusriah L.
Recently, in line with rising environmental concerns, researchers are now replacing synthetic fibres with natural ones as the main component in composites. Natural fibres are preferred to synthetic fibres because of several advantages such as... more »
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| Pages 23–30
Authors: Jammy Rodney , Jammy Rodney , Sahari Japar, Mohd Shah Mohd Kama
Tea tree fibres as underutilised fibres were investigated physically, chemically and mechanically. From this study, it was found that the tea tree leaf (TTL) had the highest density - 0.42 g/cm3, and the highest percentage... more »
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| Pages 31–36
Nature Cellulose Fibre Extracted from Different Cotton Stalk Sections by Degumming
Authors: Li Long, Zhao Linghang
Bast fibres are important because they have biodegradable and eco-friendly characteristics. In this paper, natural cellulose fibre extracted from cotton stalk by degumming was investigated. On the basis on the chemical propertiess of cotton stalk... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1167415
| Pages 37–40
Antioxidant Activity of Fibres Originating from Traditional Varieties of Polish Flax Plants
Authors: Zimniewska Malgorzata
This paper describes the examination of raw flax fibres in terms of their antioxidant activity. Fibres originating from five varieties of flax plants cultivated in Poland: Artemida, Modran, Sara, Nike and Luna were extracted with... more »
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| Pages 41–47
Authors: Pupkevičiūtė Solveiga , Adomavičiūtė Erika, Pavilonis Alvydas , Stanys Sigitas, Prosyčevas Igoris
Electrospinning is a process which produces nonwoven material from nano/microfibres. The aim of this study was to electrospin poly(vinyl alcohol) nano/microfibres material with small amount of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), and estimate the influence of Ag-NPs... more »
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| Pages 48–54
Evaluation of the Correlation between the Structure and Quality of Compact Blend Yarns
Authors: Li Wei, Su Xuzhong, Zhang Yu, Xie Chunping, Wei Qufu
Pneumatic compact spinning is the most widely used compact spinning technology at present, which is implemented by using negative airflow to condense the fibre bundle and decrease the spinning triangle. Roller-type and Lattice apron-type compact... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1167421
| Pages 55–67
Development of a Weaving Method for Spatial Two-Layer Innovative Structure Linen Fabric
Authors: Kumpikaitė Eglė, Kot Liucina , Vizbaras Mindaugas
During the global technological progress, including in the textile field, it has become necessary to look for innovative solutions to make fabric designs that can be characterised by special texture and relief, as well as... more »
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| Pages 68–71
Dynamic behaviour of Various Fibre Systems During Impact Interaction – Numerical Approach
Authors: Baranowski Paweł , Małachowski Jerzy , Niezgoda Tadeusz , Mazurkewicz Łukasz
The paper presented shows a part of investigations covering the contact problem in numerical modelling using an explicit code. The authors have outlined the parameters and factors that have a direct impact on a proper... more »
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| Pages 72–81
Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Woven Fabrics from Glass and Basalt Yarns
Authors: Kovačević Stana, Brnada Snježana, Dobnik-Dubrovski Polona
Among many other materials for the reinforcement of composites, technical fabrics are increasingly being used for the same purpose, especially from glass and basalt tows, which have good mechanical properties.. During tensile stress these fabrics are... more »
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| Pages 83–91
1D and 2D Shape Descriptors Applied in Fabric Drape Computer Simulation
Authors: Gabrijelčič Tomc Helena, Hladnik Aleš
Fabric drape simulations accomplished by computer graphics software can provide the basis for effective communication among designers, manufacturers and other players in the apparel industry. The goal of our study was to investigate various 1D... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1167425
| Pages 92–101
Structural Changes in Fibrous Ballistic Materials During PACVD Modification
Authors: Struszczyk Marcin H., Urbaniak–Domagała Wiesława, Puszkarz Adam K., Wilbik-Hałgas Bożena, Cichecka Magdalena, Sztajnowski Sławomir , Puchalski Michał, Miklas Michał, Krucińska Izabella
The modification of specialized textiles including ballistic textiles by an effective and ecological technique is the main objective for screening the optimal way to obtain multi-functionalised products. The aim of the research was to optimise... more »
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| Pages 102–115
Low-Formaldehyde Hydrophobic Cum Crease Resistant Finishing of Woven Silk Fabric
Authors: Raza Zulfiqar Ali, Anwar Faiza
In the present study, a low-formaldehyde based hydrophobic cum crease resistant finishing of woven silk fabric was developed with a comparison of three commercially available cross-linkers (i.e., Knittex RCT®, Fixapret ECO® and Reaknitt EC®). The... more »
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| Pages 116–119
Authors: Khurshid Muhammad Furqan, Ayyoob Muhammad, Asad Muhammad, Shah Syed Nisar Hussain
The aim of the present work was to assess an eco friendly natural antimicrobial textile finish extracted from Aloe gel and Neem plants. Extracted Aloe gel and active substance of Neem were mixed in a... more »
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| Pages 120–123
Authors: Erkan Gökhan, Sarıışık Merih
In this study two antifungal pharmaceutical agents, terbinafine and ketoconazole, were microencapsulated by solvent evaporation. Two types of ethyl cellulose with different viscosity values were used. Microcapsules were evaluated by X-ray diffractometry, DSC, FTIR and... more »
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| Pages 125–130
Authors: Angelova Radostina A., de Bujanda Carasusán Javier Martínez, Stankov Peter, Kyosov Miroslav
Heat losses from the human body occur through a barrier of one or more textile layers with particular permeability, thermal insulation, water absorption abilities, etc. The convective boundary layer (CBL) around the clothed body is... more »
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| Pages 131–137
Authors: Irzmańska Emilia , Dutkiewicz Jacek
The paper presents preliminary results of simulation studies evaluating moisture absorption from the air that indicate the possibility of applying a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) in the construction of protective footwear insoles. The performance of different... more »
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| Pages 138–142
Chemical Purity of Biodegradable Medical-Grade Fibres of Aliphatic Copolyesters
Authors: Gzyra-Jagieła Karolina, Jóźwicka Jolanta, Gutowska Agnieszka, Twarowska-Schmidt Krystyna, Ciechańska Danuta
Fibres prepared on an experimental scale from biodegradable copolyester of glycolide and lactide (PLGA) and from PLGA with the addition of 9% of atactic poly([R,S]-3-hydroxybutyrate (PLGA+a-PHB) were characterised to assess their possible use in the... more »
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| Pages 143–149
Impact of Male Body Posture and Shape on Design and Garment Fit
Authors: Petrak Slavenka , Mahnic Maja , Rogale Dubravko
This paper presents a study of the impact of body posture and the presence of functional and structural body changes on garment fit. 3D scanning on a sample of 50 male test subjects was performed.... more »
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| Pages 150–158
Authors: Danielczyk Piotr, Stadnicki Jacek
The quality of web produced by a carding machine is largely influenced by the shape and height of the gaps between card clothings of workers and the doffer cooperating with the main cylinder as well... more »
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| Pages 159–165