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Adoption of Information and Communication Technologies in Textile Virtual Collaboration
Siyan Fang, Chester K.M. To, Zhiming Zhang, Jimmy M.T. ChangModern organizations face more and more challenges in today's globalizing markets. Many textile firms operate collaboratively as a globally-networked virtual team to sustain their…
Photochromic Textiles and Measurement of Their Temperature Sensitivity
Martina Vikova, Michal VikOur previous papers (Viková & Vik, 2005) described a unique device, now patented in the Czech Republic in the author's name, for photochromic measurement in a reflectance mode…
Altering Sound Absorption in Acoustic Fabrics via Different Honeycomb Cell Patterns
Sohail Yasin, Zamir Ahmed, Zhu Chenyang, Yao JumingThis study shows the result of experiments carried out with different weave patterns introduced in honeycombed acoustic fabrics by varying the cell patterns. The designed…
Synthesis and Application of Novel Reactive Disperse Dye Based on Tetrahydrobenzo[b] Thiophene Moiety
F. A. Mohamed, R. M. MoharebEthyl 2-diazo-4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydrobenzo[b] thiophene-3-carboxylate is reacted with malononitrile to give a hydrazone derivative. The latter product is reacted with…
Bio-washing of Pigment Dyed Denim with Laccases
M. Montazer, V. SadeghianNowadays, pigment dyeing is one of the most interesting methods that is applied to make specific designs on denim and fashionable garments. Here, in this research, the bio-washing…
Preparation and Characterization of Methylcellulose Derivatives from Cellulosic Wastes
K. Haggag, H. S. El-Sayad, Sh. Abd El-Moez, I. Abd El-ThalouthCellulosic wastes from El-Nasr Co. for Intermediate Chemicals are used as a starting material for the preparation of methylcellulose with tailored properties. The wastes are first…
Spraying Colloidal Nano TiO2 and Cross-linkable Polysiloxane onto Acrylic Carpet for Self-cleaning
Ali Nazari, Shahab Torabian, Majid Montazer, Mohammad Bameni Moghadam, Mohammad ShahvaziyanIn this study, self-cleaning properties are introduced to acrylic carpet through a simple method of spraying nano titanium dioxide (NTO) onto the carpet surface. A cross-linkable…
Abrasion Measurement of Spun Yarns by Image Analysis and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
D. SemnaniPreviously, to evaluate the abrasion of spun yarns, ASTM standard D1379-64 (1970) was applied and valid until 1975. After that, much research work has been carried out to study…
Performance Evaluation of Silicone-polyurethane Finished Jute / Cotton Union Fabric for Apparel End Uses
R. Prathiba Devi, L. Sasikala, R. Rathinamoorthy, Dr. J. Jeyakodi MosesThe effect of enzyme treatments with consecutive softening by the use of silicone – polyurethane on low stress mechanical properties and hand values of jute/cotton union fabric…
Factors Contributing to Absorbency Behaviour of Pile Fabrics
B.K. Behera, J.P. SinghThe objective of this research paper is to investigate the important factors that contribute to the absorbency characteristics of terry fabric in order to produce highly absorbent…
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