Issue 2 (116) / 2016
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Authors: Lakshmanan R., Swamynathan R., Mansurali A.
SMEs have initiated social responsible activities for enhancing their competitiveness in the export trade. The study aims to recognise the influence of international standards (ISO 9000, ISO 14000, SA 8000 and WRAP) on the competitiveness of knitted apparel... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191422
| Pages 8–14
Authors: Slović Dragoslav, Tomašević Ivan, Radovic Milić
This paper analyses the effects of combined implementation of gain sharing wage incentives and continuous process improvement on productivity growth in the apparel industry. Results were obtained through empirical research conducted in a Serbian apparel manufacturer - Javor. A... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1168239
| Pages 15–22
Authors: Malašauskiene Jolanta, Milašius Rimvydas, Kuchanauskaitė Ernesta
Fiber diameter and its distribution are one of the most important parameters related with the quality of electrospun web. The diameter of electrospun nanofibres is not uniform and the histograms of values are usually distributed differently.Analysis... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191423
| Pages 23–28
Image Segmentation Based Determination of Elastane Core Yarn Diameter
Authors: Hladnik Aleš , Pavko-Čuden Alenka, Farajikhah Syamak, Farajikhah Syamak
Yarn diameter is one of the key knitted fabric parameters, whose accurate determination, however, continues to be a difficult task. The goal of the study presented was to calculate the diameter of dry and wet relaxed... more »
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Authors: Su Xuzhong, Su Xuzhong, Gao Weidong, Gao Weidong, Liu Xinjin, Liu Xinjin, Liu Xinjin, Xie Chunping, Xie Chunping, Xu Bojun , Xu Bojun
The geometry of a spinning triangle influences the distribution of fibre tension in it and affects the qualities of spun yarns. Spinning triangle division is one of the most effective measures and fruitful results have been... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191425
| Pages 37–43
Research on the Performance of a Drafting Device for the Four-Line Compact Spinning System
Authors: Su Xuzhong, Su Xuzhong, Gao Weidong, Gao Weidong, Liu Xinjin, Liu Xinjin, Xie Chunping, Xie Chunping, Xu Bojun , Xu Bojun
Compact spinning is one of the most important improvements of traditional ring spinning, which is implemented by adding a fibre condensing device to condense the fibre bundle and decrease the spinning triangle, thereby improving the qualities... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191426
| Pages 44–51
Surface and Structural Damage to PLA Fibres during Textile Pretreatments
Authors: Baig Gulzar A., Carr Christ M.
PLA knitted fabric was treated with sodium carbonate in the presence of non-ionic detergent at various concentrations and temperatures in a short liquor bath. The scoured fabric was subsequently treated with industrially important bleaching agents such... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191427
| Pages 52–58
Authors: Kostajnšek Klara, Dimitrovski Krste
The purpose of the research was to examine the properties of vortex and ring spun yarns and their influence on the properties of woven fabrics when used as weft. Two different mixtures of fibres (Cotton/PET; Cotton/PA6.6)... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191428
| Pages 59–65
Applying Image Analysis for Automatic Density Measurement of High-tightness Woven Fabrics
Authors: Pan Ruru, Pan Ruru, Zhang Jie, Li Zhongjian, Gao Weidong, Xu Bugao, Li Wei
To realise the density measurement of high-tightness woven fabrics, an efficient inspection method based on the structure relation is developed in this paper. The structure relations of typical HTWF, twill and satin weave are analyzed and... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191429
| Pages 66–72
Authors: Baghernezhad Saeed , Ghane Mohammad, Moezzi Meysam
The aim of this work was to study the effect of induced mass irregularities of yarn on the strain monitoring of fabric during a tensile test. Slub yarns with different induced mass irregularities were produced and... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191430
| Pages 73–80
Authors: Soltanzadeh Zeynab, Shaikhzadeh Najar Saeed, Haghpanahi M., Mohajeri-Tehrani M. R.
A 3-D finite element model based on the hyperfoam material model was developed in order to predict the compression behaviour of knitted fabrics in a large deformation state. The degree of compressibility of the fabric is... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191431
| Pages 82–88
Authors: Gutiérrez Julio C., Lozano Alejandro, Manzano Alejandro, Flores Martín S.
The use of composite materials has spread to different applications among which, those using thin sheet plates subjected to biaxial loads are commonly used in the car and aerospace industries. Hence, there is need of a... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191433
| Pages 89–94
Comparative Analysis of the Bursting Strength of Knitted Sandwich Fabrics
Authors: Ciobanu Ana Ramona, Ciobanu Luminita, Dumitras Catalin, Sârghie Bogdan
This study presents the mechanical properties of weft knitted sandwich fabrics (bursting strength) and the effect of the raw materials used. Two types of fabrics, with and without reinforcing yarns, were analysed. To determine the influence... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191432
| Pages 95–101
Engineering of Knitted Cotton Fabrics for Optimum Comfort in a Hot Climate
Authors: Mal Prithwiraj, Ghosh Anindya, Majumdar Abhijit, Banerjee Debamalya
Cotton knitted fabrics are popular for summer-wear and outer-wear due to their comfort. The typical porous structure of knitted fabrics, however, increases the risk of exposure of human skin to UV rays, resulting in skin cancer.... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191434
| Pages 102–106
Estimation of Fibre Orientation in Paper Products by an Image Analysis On-line System
Authors: Erdman Aleksandra, Grzyb Tomasz, Kulpiński Piotr, Lazarek Jagoda, Lis Stefan, Olejnik Konrad, Reczulski Mariusz, Szczepaniak Piotr S., Wysocka-Robak Agnieszka
A paper web produced under industrial conditions always exhibits an anisotropy in its mechanical properties measured in the machine and cross directions. Proper and fast information about current paper anisotropy would significantly increase the efficiency of... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191435
| Pages 107–112
One-Bath One-Step Dyeing of a Polyester/ Cotton Blend using the Pad-Dry-Fixation Process
Authors: Elsherbiny Abeer S., Kaukab Monazza
The aim of this research work was to evaluate the one bath dyeing of polyester/cotton blend and to compare the results with those of two bath dyeing. Polyester/cotton (50:50) blend fabrics were studied using dichlorotriazine based... more »
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| Pages 113–119
Authors: Zimniewska Malgorzata, Goślińska-Kuźniarek Olga
Flax fibres are known as favourable to human skin, and linen clothing positively influences some physiological parameters, guaranteeing optimal comfort for users. The advantages of linen are not only related to ensuring proper breathability for human... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191439
| Pages 120–125
Antibacterial Activity of PLA Fibres Estimated by Quantitative Methods
Authors: Kaźmierczak Dorota, Guzińska Krystyna, Dymel Marzena
PLA fibres with the addition of the microbicidal agent Sanitized were examined by the two quantitative standards JIS L 1902:2002 and ASTM: E2149–01. It was found that the two different methods used to assess the antibacterial... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191437
| Pages 126–130
Comparing Heuristic and Simulation Methods Applied to the Apparel Assembly Line Balancing Problem
Authors: Kayar Mahmut, Akalin Mehmet
In this study, general information on assembly line and simulation and researches on assembly line balancing are theoretically analysed. Afterward time studies with respect to blouse production, which will be analysed in assembly line balancing, are... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1191438
| Pages 131–137
Key Variables in the Control of Lead Time in Spinning Mills
Authors: Anand K. T., Rajan A. John, Narayanan K. V., Ramesh Bapu B. R.
An investigation of various factors which affect the lead time in spinning mills which produce 14.76 tex (40 Ne) carded yarns linear density is reported. For this study, data were collected from 27 mills producing 14.76... more »
full text | references | Nr DOI: 10.5604/12303666.1179078
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