Research Journal of Textile and Apparel
Issue(s) available: 91 – From Volume: 1 Issue: 1, to Volume: 28 Issue: 2
Bioremediation of reactive black 5 textile dye wastewater using bacterial exopolysaccharides
Ann Wairimu Mburu, David Githinji Njuguna, Fredrick Musieba, Charles Nzila, Virginia Kimani, Alice WangaiThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the efficacy of bacterial exopolysaccharides (Eps) in reactive black 5 (RB5) textile dye wastewater bioremediation.
Woven fabric selection and grading for ladies’ winter shawls using multicriteria decision-making approach
Faryal Yousaf, Shabana Sajjad, Faiza Tauqeer, Tanveer Hussain, Shahnaz Khattak, Fatima IftikharQuality assessment of textile products is of prime concern to intimately meet consumer demands. The dilemma faced by textile producers is to figure out the stability among quality…
A systematic review of the socio-cultural and economic value of Ghanaian weaving art tradition
George Kwame Fobiri, Ebenezer Kofi Howard, Solomon Marfo Ayesu, Ama Kour Timpabi, Diana OppongThe purpose of this study is to investigate the value of Ghanaian weaving art tradition to humanity from socio-cultural and economic points of view. This study sought to answer…
Modern developments in burn wound dressing
Monica Puri Sikka, Jameer Aslam Bargir, Samridhi GargIntense interest has been shown in creating new and effective biocide agents as a result of changes in bacterial isolates, bacterial susceptibility to antibiotics, an increase in…
Introduction of new combination of bio-mordant from agriculture waste for eco-dyeing of wool yarns
Mozhgan Hosseinnezhad, Kamaladin Gharanjig, Shahid Adeel, Alireza Mahmoudi NahavandiAgricultural waste and food sources are some of the pollutants of the environment. One of these wastes is the peel of fruits that cannot be consumed as food. In this regard…
A new technique for determination of the optimum cut height according to the fabric type in garment production
Mehmet KüçükFabrics, which are one of the raw materials of the clothing industry, constitute approximately 40–45% of the total cost of an apparel product. Due to the labor-intensive nature of…
Employing ultrasonic waves to extract flax seed for textile printing and applying creative fashion designs
Nagla Elshemy, Mona Ali, Reem NofalThe purpose of this study is to successfully apply ultrasonic waves for the quick extraction of flax seed gum from flaxseed hull or whole seed and compare it to the standard…
Characterization of decorticated fibres from agricultural waste of the Curcuma longa plant and their non-woven fabric properties
Wiah Wardiningsih, Farhan Aqil Syauqi Pradanta, Ryan Rudy, Resty Mayseptheny Hernawati, Doni SugiyanaThe purpose of this study is to analyse the characteristics of cellulose fibres derived from the pseudo-stems of Curcuma longa and to evaluate the properties of non-woven fabric…
The influence of garment quality evaluation on fashion innovation of dressmakers in Ghana
Eunice Benyah, Richard Acquaye, Raphael Kanyire SeiduThe innovativeness of dressmakers is a concern to respondents to satisfy their clothing needs. The purpose of this study is to determine the criteria that respondents use to judge…
The challenges to circular economy in the Indian apparel industry: a qualitative study
Ahmed Ashraf Zaidi, Rahul ChandraIn recent years, researchers and practitioners have paid a great deal of attention to the circular economy (CE) due to its potential social and environmental benefits. However…
Key terms and topics of muscle-supportive and posture-corrective wearable robots for older adults using text mining and semantic network analyses
Wujun Tang, Jiwon Chung, Sumin KooThis study aims to conduct text mining and semantic network analysis of muscle-supportive and posture-corrective wearable robots for the elderly to understand key terms related to…
Characterization of cotton woven compression bandages with different structures
Khaled Mohamed Seddik, Marwa Atif AliNowadays, textiles play a striking role in various medical applications. Compression bandages are the most essential medical fabrics that help treat venous flow and edema. This…
Dyeing of some Egyptian cotton varieties using agricultural wastes (peanut outer skin)
Shereen Omar Bahlool, Zeinab M. KenawyPeanut skins are an agro-waste product with no commercial value. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate peanut skin as a natural dyestuff and to determine if this natural dye…
Physical, thermal and mechanical properties of horse tail and mane hairs
Sümeyye Üstüntağ, Nazim PaşayevThis study aims to comparatively reveal the physical, thermal and mechanical properties of horse tail and mane hairs, which have the potential to be used in many areas.
Identification of bioactive compounds from onion (Allium burdickii) bulb using Raman, and FTIR spectroscopy
Karen Desta Agulei, John T. Githaiga, Benson Dulo, Eric Oyondi NganyiThis study aims to identify the bioactive compounds in the Onion (Allium burdickii [A.B]) bulb using Raman and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectroscopy. It…
Enzymatic easing of adhesion in honeydew-contaminated cotton for textile applications
Prapti Behera, Kannan N., Priyodip Paul, Sanjukta Aravind, Balaji S.The textile sector struggles with cotton stickiness from honeydew contamination. It hurts agriculture and marketability. This study aims to examine how bacterial enzymes could…
Modification of dehydrated bacterial cellulose with glycerol and succinic acid by using padding method for textile applications
Hung Ngoc Phan, Satoko OkubayashiDehydrated bacterial cellulose’s (BC) intrinsic rigidity constrains applicability across textiles, leather, health care and other sectors. This study aims to yield a novel BC…
Experimental investigation of mechanical and comfort properties of banana/cotton blended woven fabrics
Amanpreet Kaur Kharbanda, Kamal Raj Dasarathan, S.K. Sinha, T. Senthil Kumar, B. Senthil KumarThrough this study, four different types of woven fabric structures were created by using cotton/banana blends with a 70:30 ratio by varying the weaving specifications. This study…
Host-guest complexes application in textile industry
Farish Armani Hamidon, Faridah Lisa Supian, Mazlina Mat Darus, Yeong Yi Wong, Nur Farah Nadia Abd KarimThe host–guest molecules are often used in various fields and applications. This paper aims to discuss the role of host–guest complexes in the textile industry, focusing on…
Sustainable traditional natural dyeing practice in Daboya and Ntonso communities of Ghana
Raphael Kanyire Seidu, Benjamin Eghan, Emmanuel Abankwah Ofori, George Kwame Fobiri, Alex Osei Afriyie, Richard AcquayeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the physical, ultraviolet (UV), colour appearance and colour fastness properties of selected fabrics dyed with natural dyes from Daboya…
Perceptions of the textile industry stakeholders on a multi-slab goods and services tax system in India
Ashutosh Pandey, Nitin Saxena, Udai PaliwalThe purpose of this paper is to present the perception of the textile industry stakeholders (manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, consumers and tax professionals) on India’s new…
The behaviour of quasi-static puncture resistance property for textile body armor soft panels
A.I.H. Fayed, Y.A. Abo El Amaim, Ossama R. Abdelsalam, Doaa H. ElgoharyThis paper aims to estimate the performance of protective clothing used to resist puncture (anti-stab property).
An analysis of the wool characteristics that determine wool price in South Africa
Mashford Zenda, Paul Malan, Antonie GeyerSouth Africa’s wool industry plays an important role in the agricultural sector. The wool industry provides a valuable source of income for farmers who practice sustainable…
The potentials of plant-based colorants for sustainable textile dyeing industry
Lutamyo NambelaThe purpose of this study was to review the information on the scientific efforts and achievements in sustainable industrial textile applications of natural colourants. Then the…
Development of a textile multilayered device with piezoelectric property using different knitted fabric structures
Gabriela Maestri, Claudia Merlini, Leonardo Mejia, Fernanda SteffensThis study aims to develop two piezoelectric textile devices formed from different weft knitted fabric rapports (Jersey and Pique) to be applied in the renewable energy’s (RE…
Effect of technological parameters on the process of copper deposition on chemically and chemical-galvanically nickel-plated fibers
Aizhan Doshibekova, Indira Jurinskaya, Salikh Tashpulatov, Raushan Zhilisbayeva, Lazzat Sarttarova, Rustam Akbarov, Marzhan KalmakhanovaThis paper aims to study the possibility of electroplating copper coatings on chemically and chemical-galvanically nickel-plated acrylic fibers, to be further processed into yarn…
Evaluation of solanum tuberosum potato peel waste for use as an eco-friendly antibacterial finish for cotton fabrics
Nonsikelelo Sheron Mpofu, Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi, Cleophas Achisa Mecha, Eric Oyondi NganyiThis study aims to investigate the potential use of potato peel extracts as antibacterial finishes for cotton fabrics against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Potato…
The effects of product-brand fit and brand type on wearable smart masks
Zhenghao Tong, Soyeong Lee, Hongjoo WooThis study aims to examine the effects of perceived product–brand fit and brand type on consumer evaluations of wearable smart masks’ technological, aesthetic and social…
Apparel professionals’ perception of sustainability-related technology: a structural equation modeling approach
Md Arif Iqbal, Jin SuThis study aims to examine the effects of the characteristics of apparel professionals on their attitude toward sustainability-related technology in the context of a developing…
Post-COVID assessment of small business weavers in an Indian handloom industry: identifying and prioritizing key challenges
M.K.P. Naik, Prabhas Bhardwaj, Vinaytosh MishraThis paper aims to identify and analyze the challenges for the Varanasi handloom industry after the COVID pandemic by considering their impact on different sections of the weavers…
Eco-friendly materials knitting by different yarn ply for high-performance garments
Heba Tolla El Sayed Abo El Naga, Manar Yahia Ismail Abd El-AzizSynthetic materials have many drawbacks in high-performance garments because they absorb less moisture and cause allergies to sensitive individuals. Cotton materials cannot…
Pre-loved or hatred? Consumers’ perception of value towards second-hand fashion consumption in Sri Lanka
Thamoda Geegamage, Achini Ranaweera, Rangika HalwaturaThe fashion industry has been accused of being the second largest environmental polluter in the world. Millions of tons of post-consumer waste are dumped in landfills and garbage…
The mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between job satisfaction and commitment of employees working in the textile industry
T.S. Nanjundeswaraswamy, Nagesh P., Sindu Bharath, Vignesh K.M.This study aims to explore the mediating role of self-efficacy and the relationship between job satisfaction and employee commitment.
Developing a holistic sensory evaluation three-part method for textiles and apparel: a practical application for novel materials and products
Armine Ghalachyan, Elena Karpova, Anastasia FrattaliThis study aims to propose and demonstrate a practical application of a new three-part holistic sensory evaluation (HSE) method for textiles and apparel based on the senses of…
Human factor analysis of error detection and correction in hand-knotted carpet production process
Gagan Deep KaurThe paper aims to discuss error detection and correction in Kashmiri carpet weaving (KCW), mediated by cryptographic code, Talim which is held to guarantee accurate information…
Investigation of the effect of preparation processes on CO2 laser-faded denim fabric quality
Tuna Uysaler, Pelin Altay, Gülay ÖzcanIn the denim industry, enzyme washing and its combination with stone washing are generally used to get the desired worn-out look. However, these conventional methods include high…
A conceptual appraisal towards the contextualization of product and process innovation in clothing manufacturing
Duncan Kariuki Ndwiga, Lucy Wanjiru Ciera, Geoffrey Ngugi MokabiThis study aims to address the aspects of product and process innovation strategies and their determining factors to understand their characteristics in clothing manufacturing and…
Manufacturing of window shutters from cotton waste fabrics for sustainable textiles
Soliyana Gebeyaw, Kura Alemayehu Beyene, Eradu Seid, Zemzem Mustofa, Gideon K. RotichThis study aims to manufacture alternative window shutters using waste cotton fabrics by stiffening using polyvinyl acetate (PVA) with vinyl acrylic binder solutions.
Assessing the effectiveness of traditional wool scouring for small-scale farmers in South Africa: a study on detergents and scouring time
Ketshepileone Shiela Matlhoko, Jana Franie Vermaas, Natasha Cronjé, Sean van der MerweThe South African wool industry is integral to the country's agricultural sector, particularly sheep farming and wool production. Small-scale farmers play a vital role in this…
The effect of eWOM on consumer purchase intention and mediating role of brand equity: a study of apparel brands
Zebran Khan, Ariba Khan, Mohammed Kamalun Nabi, Zeba Khanam, Mohd ArwabThe purpose of this study is to investigate how electronic word of mouth (eWOM) affects purchase intention and brand equity, and to further examine the mediating role of brand…
Understanding the perceived business obstacles and determinants of credit adoption by textile firms: evidences from World Bank’s enterprises survey
Sanjeet Singh, Mitra Amini, Mohammed Jamshed, Hari Prapan Sharma, Waseem KhanThe purpose of the study is to examine the obstacle in doing business and determinants of credit adoption by the textile enterprises in India.
Garment sizing system development for Amhara policemen uniforms using data mining techniques
Berihun Bizuneh, Abrham Destaw, Fasika Hailu, Solomon Tsegaye, Bizuayehu MamoSizing system is a fundamental topic in garment fitting. The purpose of this study was to assess the fit of existing police uniforms (shirt, jacket, overcoat and trousers) and…
Evaluating fabrics produced by blending hollow fibres and bamboo with cotton/polyester wastes using the Kawabata system
Amal Mohamed El-Moursy, Zeinab Mohmed Abdel Mageid, Manar Yahia Ismail Abd El-Aziz, Nour Asser, Osama HakeimWearing clothes requires specifications for feeling comfortable, derived from the fibres, fabrics and finishing properties. This study aims to deal with the effect of economic…
Role of top management green commitment, adaptability culture and green product innovation in boosting organizational green performance in Pakistan
Maryam Gull, Mohsin Rashid, Sobia Hassan, Saqib RehmanTop management and managers must highlight environmental issues and adopt green product innovation (GPI) to implement eco-friendly management in their businesses. This research…
Digital literacy: an empirical study for fashion design students in India
Suranjan Lahiri, Anannya Deb Roy, Prabir JanaThis study aims to conduct an exploratory research to find out the evolving constructs and variables of digital literacy, as seen by researchers since its inception. This research…
Graphene-infused nylon fleece versus standard polyester fleece as a wetsuit liner: comparison of skin temperatures during a recreational surf session
April Denny, Bruce Moore, Sean Newcomer, Jeff NesslerThe purpose of this study was to determine whether there are differences in skin temperature under graphene-infused fleece and traditional polyester fleece materials in the…
Influence of tuck stitches on the physical and mechanical properties of knitted fabrics
Elvira Sarybayeva, Meruert Kuramysova, Mirabzal Mukimov, Mukhamejan Shardarbek, Zhansaule Rakhmanova, Kamshat Makhanbetaliyeva, Farkhad Tashmukhamedov, Indira Jurinskaya, Marzhan KalmakhanovaThis study aims to investigate the effects of the number of miss stitches and tuck stitches in the knit structure on the technological parameters and physical and mechanical…
Behavior of parachute under varying in-flight condition – a review
Sudev Dutta, Payal BansalThe purpose of this review paper is to outline the parachute materials and its behavior. To enhance parachute life, it is highly desirable to consider the commercial angle for any…
Antimicrobial dyeing of cotton from Euclea racemosa root
Lami Amanuel EranaThe purpose of this research is to develop an environmentally friendly antimicrobial dyeing of cotton fabric from the root of Euclea racemosa. Textile phytochemical finishing is…
Fabrication of fabric-like bacterial cellulose/activated carbon membrane for filtering layer applications of face masks by using textile padding method
Hung Ngoc Phan, Huong Mai Bui, Nguyen Khanh VuBacterial cellulose (BC) is an ideal alternative filtering material. However, current functionalization approaches for BC have not been fully discovered industrially as well as…
A study on the coloration effectiveness of Chromolaena odorata on the worsted wool fabric
Chau Thi Ngoc Pham, Hung Ngoc Phan, Thao Thanh Hoang, Tien Thi Thuy Dao, Huong Mai BuiThe health and environmental hazards associated with synthetic dyes have led to a revival of natural dyes that are non-toxic, environmentally benign and coupled with various…
Honeydew contaminated cotton: a sticky problem needs a solution
Prapti Behera, Sanjukta Aravind, Balaji SeetharamanBales of cotton run through the gins and textile mill instruments, stick to them and make it cumbersome for the ginning mill workers. This is so because more time and money have…
A review of plant-mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for self-cleaning textiles
Bekinew Kitaw Dejene, Tsige Mamo GeletawThe textile industry is evolving toward nanotechnology, which provides materials with self-cleaning properties. This paper aims to provide a thorough explanation of the green…
Development of trilayered multifunctional superhydrophobic cotton fabric using biogenic materials
A. Gayathri, P. Varalakshmi, M. G. SethuramanThis study aims to develop multifunctional, namely, superhydrophobic, flame-retardant and antibacterial, coatings over cotton fabric, using casein as green-based flame-retardant…
Dyeing of polyester fabrics using novel diazo disperse dyes derived from 1, 4-bis (2-amino-1, 3, 4-thiadiazolyl) benzene
Ali A. Ali, Malek Alshukur, Ashraf M. Ashmawy, Ammar M. Mahmoud, Ahmed Saleh, Hesham S. Nassar, Bo YaoThis study aims to show the dyeing behaviour of polyester fabrics using four novel heterocyclic disperse dyes.
Appraisal of hand value of denim fabrics
Meenakshi Ahirwar, Bijoya Kumar BeheraDenim fabric has become a wardrobe staple due to its versatility to be worn in a variety of fashions. This paper aims to study denim fabrics to understand their unique hand by…
The use of textile materials for respiratory protection in times of pandemics: a systematic review and analysis
Ana Aline Mendes Paim, Morgana Carneiro de Andrade, Fernanda SteffensGiven the COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak and the role of medical textiles for protection, this study aims to identify the leading research foci on using textile materials for personal…
Development of a risk model for different innovator types in textile and apparel industries
Udeni Kumarapeli, Vijitha Ratnayake, Sanath Siroshana JayawardanaTechnological innovation is one of the strongest driving forces in the survival and growth of any organization, including textile and apparel industries. However, technological…
Application of predetermined motion and time system in sewing automat to enhance the productivity and operator utilisation
Priyabrata Mondal, Prabir JanaAutomation and the new buzzword, “Industry 4.0”, have dominated the media headlines in recent months. In this scenario, apparel manufacturers should not only install automatic…
Can garment production survive in a developed economy in the 21st century? A study of “Made in Ireland”
Miriam Keegan, Sheng LuGiven the heated academic and policy debate regarding the fate of garment manufacturing in a high-wage developed economy in the 21st century, this study aims to explore the…
Improving some functional utility properties of garment using cross-linked acrylic fabrics
Khaled Mohamed Seddik, Lamiaa Khamal El-Gabry, Marwa Atif AliThis study aims to use hexanediol, pentaerythritol and keratin as crosslinking agents on the acrylic fabric used as garments.
Review of effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the textile industry: challenges, material innovation and performance
Raphael Kanyire Seidu, Shou-xiang Jiang, Benjamin Tawiah, Richard Acquaye, Ebenezer Kofi HowardThe purpose of this study is to present a systematic review of the effects of COVID-19 on the conventional textile production subsector. The emergence of the COVID-19 virus in…
An investigation into the potential of water retted fiber from agricultural waste of Curcuma longa plant for textile application
Tina Martina, Wiah Wardiningsih, Ajeng Rianti, Ryan Rudy, Samuel Martin PradanaThe purpose of this study was to characterize the fiber from Curcuma longa (turmeric) stems. The fiber’s properties were used to assess its potential for textile yarn production.
Sericin eco-friendly biomaterial as a spin finish in drawn textured PET yarn production
Abolfazl ZareThis paper aims to extracted sericin from the cocoons of Bombyx mori silkworms, and sericin powder was applied onto drawn textured polyethylene terephthalate (PET) yarns as a spin…
Enablers of quality of work life of employees in garment industry: an integrated hybrid approach of Pareto, SEM and ISM
Vanishree Beloor, T.S. NanjundeswaraswamyThe purpose of this study is to determine the enablers of the quality of work life (QWL) of employees working in the Garment industries.
A compressive review on different surface finishing of cotton fabrics
Haymanot EnawgawThe purpose of this paper is to give compiled information on previously applied cotton fabric surface modifications. The paper covered most of the modifications done on cotton…
Consumer perceptions and concerns regarding aesthetic attributes of textile-based assistive devices: a qualitative analysis of online retail product reviews
Kate Nartker, Kate Annett-Hitchcock, S.M. Azizul HoqueThe purpose of this paper was to examine consumer perceptions of aesthetic attributes of textile-based assistive devices (ADs) and the language used by consumers to express those…
Studies on thermal and moisture properties of novel Eri silk knitted structures
Gopalakrishnan Palaniappan, Anita Rachel D., Sentilkumar C.B., Selvaraj Senthil Kumar, Senthil Kumar B., Devaki E.Eri is a short-stapled fibre that possesses an excellent soft feel and warmness to the wearer. Investigation of thermal comfort and moisture properties of Eri silk fabric provides…
Social and environmental apparel practices and perceived value of “Made in the USA”
Nokyeon Kim, Elizabeth ByeThis study aims to investigate the relationship between people’s socially and environmentally responsible apparel practices (SERAP) and valuing US made clothing, current…
Combinative distance-based assessment (CODAS) approach of multi-criteria decision-making for grading of Tossa jute fibres
Ashis MitraThe present study aims to demonstrate the application of newly developed combinative distance-based assessment (CODAS) approach for grading and selection of Tossa jute fibres…
Studies on low stress mechanical properties of Eri silk knitted fabric
Senthil Kumar B., Anita Rachel D., Sentil Kumar C.B.Eri silk fiber has superior thermal insulation behavior, better softness than cotton fiber. However, Eri silk’s use in the commercial arena has not yet taken off. The purpose of…
A new era: 3D printing as an aesthetic language and creative tool in fashion and textile design
Nazmiye Tufan Tolmaç, Özlenen Erdem İşmalThis study aims to produce textile-like surfaces using fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printers and create a garment collection.
Modeling of barrier in the adoption of omnichannel marketing: a case of Indian handloom industry
M.K.P. Naik, Prabhas Bhardwaj, Vinaytosh MishraThis study aims to explore the essence of the omnichannel in the handloom industry’s development and to identify, analyse and estimate the barriers obstructing the implementation…
Sustainable supply chain of Indonesia’s textile & apparel industry: opportunities and challenges
Vita Sarasi, Ina Primiana, Budi Harsanto, Yayan SatyaktiAs a leading sector that has entered the international market, the Indonesian Textile and Apparel (T&A) industry has begun to focus on sustainability issues; however, this study…
Study of lawsone and its modified disperse dyes derived by triple cascade reaction: dyeing performance on nylon and polyester fabrics
Nilam C. Patel, Dipen H. Desai, Paresh N. PatelThis paper aims to develop a novel protocol for the synthesis of disperse dyes derived by a triple cascade reaction with lawsone in presence of Zn acetate as a catalyst. The…
Development of functional textile via microencapsulation of peppermint oils: a novel approach in textile finishing
Zeeshan Tariq, Fatima Izhar, Mumtaz Hasan Malik, Muhammad Oneeb, Faiza Anwar, Mudassar Abbas, Asfandyar KhanThe efforts of researchers in the 21st century have been devoted to developing novel approaches to leave planet earth green for future generations. This study aims to report the…
Creation of smart compression garment using magnetic nanotextiles
Mykola Riabchykov, Liudmyla Nazarchuk, Oksana Tkachuk, Victoria StytsyukThis paper aims to prove the expediency and effectiveness of magnetic textiles use obtained by adding nanopowder synthesized on the basis of oxides of divalent and trivalent iron…
An exploratory study of Swedish and Romanian organisations to investigate upcycling practice in the clothing industry
Manoj Kumar Paras, Rudrajeet Pal, Daniel EkwallThe process of redesigning is one of the essential steps in upcycling, which comprises ideation, reconstruction and fitting. This paper aims to study the best practice of…
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