Issue 6 (77) / 2009
Title page Contents
Authors: Tszydel Mariusz, Sztajnowski Sławomir , Michalak Marina, Wrzosek Henryk, Kowalska Stanislawa, Krucińska Izabella, Lipp-Symonowicz Barbara
Caddis-flies (Trichoptera) belong to insects closely related to butterflies and, like the latter, have a gift for spinning silky floss. It is an especially attractive ability for modern science as it is looking for new natural... more »
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Authors: Mikołajczyk Teresa, Rabiej Stanislaw, Szparaga Grzegorz, Boguń Maciej, Fraczek-Szczypta Aneta, Błażewicz Stanisław
This work was dedicated to the investigation of the influence of the effect of carbon nanotubes on the porous and supramolecular structure of precursor polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibres. A relationship was found between the structure of the... more »
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Authors: Marcinčin Anton, Hricová Marcela, Marcinčin Konštantin, Hoferiková Alena
In this paper, the spinning of polypropylene (PP)/montmorillonite (MMT) composites, as well as the structure and selected mechanical properties of composite fibres are presented. In the experimental work the commercially available organically modified montmorillonites Cloisite 15A (C15A)... more »
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Authors: Marcinčin Anton, Hricová Marcela, Ujhelyiová Anna, Brejka Ondrej, Michlík Peter, Duliková Mária, Strecká Zuzana, Chmela Stefan
Barrier properties against ultraviolet radiation and the light stability of polypropylene (PP) fibres are very important for light-weight summer fabrics as well as for leisure and sport wear. What is more, the thermal stability of PP... more »
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Blends of Cellulose and Silk Fibroin in 1-buthyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride Based Solutions
Authors: Kuzmina Olga G., Kuzmina Olga G., Sashina Elena S., Novoselov Nikolay P., Zaborski Marian
Cellulose/fibroin blends in 1-buthyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride-based solutions (BMIMCl) were studied using TGA, IR-spectroscopy, X-Ray and viscometry methods. The strongest intermolecular interaction occurred with 20% fibroin in the blend. As a result an amorphous and homogeneous film structure... more »
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Electrospun PVA Nanofibres for Gas Filtration Applications
Authors: Daneleviciute-Vaisnienee Agne, Buika Gintaras
Nanofibres are easily produced from polymer solutions of polyvinyl alcohol using the electrospinning method. Nanofibres combined with nonwoven PP material (polypropylene) have potential uses in a wide range of filtration applications. The high surface area of... more »
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Impact of the Level of Yarn Twist on Sized Yarn Properties
Authors: Kovačević Stana, Gordoš Dubravka
The impact of the level of yarn twist on the size pick-up, abrasion resistance and breaking force of yarn was analyzed. A cotton yarn differing only in twist level was used for testing. The sizing process... more »
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Authors: Frydrych Iwona, Sybilska Wioletta, Wajszczyk Małgorzata
By carrying out measurements of the thermoinsulation properties of clothing materials, we can obtain a lot of valuable information regarding the wide characteristics of these materials. Knowing thermoinsulation property values of clothing material, we can start... more »
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New Modelling and Process Optimisation Approach for the False-Twist Texturing of Polyester
Authors: Silva Edmir A., Paiva A. P., Balestrassi P. P., Silva C. E. S.
After the wave of ISO 9000 certification, a large number of enterprises started to accumulate a great amount of data regarding their processes. False-twist texturing plants used these data to set up a process and improve... more »
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Authors: Bilisik A. Kadir
A prototype of multiaxis three dimensional (3D) flat weaving was constructed, and the feasibility of this type of weaving was studied. Several multiaxis 3D woven and 3D orthogonal woven unit cells were developed and fabricated for... more »
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Authors: Hasani Hossein, Planck Heinrich
In this paper, an objective measuring method was devised to determine the handle of knitted fabrics. A test was performed using a special pulling device consisting of two horizontal plates: a base plate with a hole... more »
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Effect of Yarn Properties on the Pilling of Cashmere Knitted Fabric
Authors: Li Long, Jia Guigin, Zhou Wei
The factors influencing fabric pilling include the fibre properties, yarn properties, fabric structure and wear condition. As an expensive textile material, cashmere fibre exhibits a small diameter, short length and smooth surface. The pilling of cashmere... more »
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Authors: Cui Zhiying, Zhang Wei-yuan
Heat protection and moisture comfort are important for firefighter protective clothing. In this study, the thermal protective performance (TPP) and water vapour transmission rate (WVTR) were measured for 16 assemblies. It was established that outer heat... more »
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Initial Research into the Structure and Working Conditions of Textile Thermocouples
Authors: Ziegler Stefan, Frydrysiak Michał
The article presents initial research into the structure and working conditions of textile thermocouples used as temperature sensors. Textile thermocouples differ from traditional ones, not only in the kind of materials used for manufacturing both thermoelectrods,... more »
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Authors: Yang Hongjun, Xu Weilin , Ouyang Chenxi, Zhou Fei, Cui Weigang
Small diameter vascular grafts were fabricated from pure Polyurethane (PU), as well as PU reinforced with a weft-knitted tubular fabric. Textured polyester and Spandex blend yarns were used for knitting on a purpose-built weft-knitting machine. The... more »
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Resorbable Tightening of Blood Vessel Protheses Prepared from Synthetic Polymers
Authors: Niekraszewicz Antoni, Kucharska Magdalena, Kardas Iwona, Szadkowski Marek
A method was prepared for the sealing of artificial blood vessels by combined soaking and spraying. Biocompatible and resorbable copolymers of poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) with varying contents of two co-monomers were used in the investigations. The materials were provided by Boehringer... more »
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