NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository Collection: IJFTR Vol.34(2) [June 2009]

Book Review

Fri, 29 May 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Book Review

Authors: Jassal, Dr Manjeet

Abstract: Nanosols and Textiles by B Mehltig and T Textor (World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd, Singapore 596224), 2008

Page(s): 200-201

Measurement of dielectric properties of textile materials and their applications

Fri, 29 May 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Measurement of dielectric properties of textile materials and their applications

Authors: Bal, Kausik; Kothari, V K

Abstract: Dielectric properties of textile materials have been used in process and quality control in relation to the moisture content, unevenness, drying, static generation, etc. Although dielectric properties of fibres and fibrous assemblies have been the subject of study of many researchers for a long time, the understanding of the subject, however, is still incomplete. With the advent of new characterization techniques and development of new textile based products for special applications like composite reinforcement, EMI shielding, etc., the subject requires fresh and further investigation. This paper reviews the state of knowledge regarding the dielectric properties of the fibres and textile materials, the various measurement techniques and some of the major applications of this knowledge in textile industry.

Page(s): 191-199

Microbial degumming of decorticated ramie and its fibre characteristics

Fri, 29 May 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Microbial degumming of decorticated ramie and its fibre characteristics

Authors: Saikia, R; Boruah, P; Samanta, R

Abstract: Decorticated bast fibres from ramie [Boehmeria nivea (L) Gaud] have been treated for different time periods using the bacterial and fungal cultures of Bacillus subtilis, bacterial isolates of BCJF₁ and BCJO₁, Curvularia sp., Aspergillus sp. and their mixed cultures. The residual gum of the fibres decreases to 10.4% and 9.7% after 4 and 6 days treatment respectively with bacterial and fungal strains. Treatment for 1-8 days of ramie bast fibres with crude supernatant of mixed cultures shows a correlation between incubation period and fibre separation. It is observed that the microbial consortium of fungi and bacteria plays an important role in the degradation of residual gum and is found to be more efficient for degumming purpose as compared to single culture treatment. It can be applied in large scale for cost effective fibre production from ramie bark.

Page(s): 187-190

Effect of wrinkle resistance finish on cotton fabric properties

Fri, 29 May 2009 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Effect of wrinkle resistance finish on cotton fabric properties

Authors: Can, Yahya; Akaydin, Muhammet; Turhan, Yildiray; Ay, Ercan

Abstract: The effect of crease resistant finish on wrinkle recovery, breaking strength, tearing strength and pilling performance of 100 % cotton plain fabrics has been studied. Desizing, scouring and crease resistant finishing have been performed on the fabric and their effects are observed. A statistical analysis using a paired t-test with the significance level of = 0.05 has been performed to determine if a statistically significant difference exists among fabric properties using the above processes. It is observed that no statistically significant change occurs on the fabric properties from scouring. However, the changes due to crease resistant finish are found to be statistically significant. In addition, the wrinkle recovery angle increases approximately 50%, and breaking strength and tear strength decrease about 25%, and pilling performance reduces 59% after the crease resistant finishing.

Page(s): 183-186