Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 20 Issue 2

Ascorbic acid treatment to improve the light fastness or as reducing agent on silk fabric dyed with pulverised natural dyes

F.A. Faiz, J.S.K. Ngo, K.B. Bujang

This study aims to improve the natural dyeing recipe with better light fastness using ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with pulverised plant dyes.

Design and colour preferences for older individuals in residential care

Katy Stevens, Thomas Fröis, Sabrina Masal, Andrea Winder, Thomas Bechtold

On a global level, the ageing population is increasing which will undoubtedly result in an increased demand for care facilities and more complex care requirements. Individuals…

Tenacity and colorfastness properties of chemically modified jute fibres dyed with Reactive Orange 14 and Basic Violet 14

Md Asadul Hoque, Md Saiduzzaman, A. Nayeem Faruqui, Md Ashadul Islam

This paper aims to examine the loss of tenacity and colorfastness properties of bleached and modified (acrylonitrile, AN and methacrylonitrile, MAN) jute fibres dyed with Reactive…

Effects of athletic T-shirt designs on natural ventilation

Chupo Ho, Jintu Fan, Edward Newton, Raymond Au

Maintaining air circulation between the wearer and garment layer is crucial for activating heat and moisture transfer from the body. If an air gap is trapped, air circulation may…