Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 11 Issue 3

Functional Finishing of Cotton Using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Kamal K. Gupta, Manjeet Jassal, Ashwini K. Agrawal

Nanoparticles of TiO₂ and ZnO were chemically synthesized by different routes and were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), Transmission electron microscopy…

Effects of Laundering on Conductivity of Polypyrrole-Coated Textiles

Christopher James Hurren, Akif Kaynak, Xungai Wang

This study examines the resistance change in conductive polypyrrole-coated PET fabrics under the AS 2001.4.15 – 1994 laundering test conditions. The effects of individual…

Surface Modification with Silicon Sol on Cotton Fabrics for Water-Repellent Finishing

Chao-xia Wang, Mao Li, Guang-wei Jiang, Kuan-jun Fang, An-li An-li

The cotton fabrics were surface modified for water repellent finishing with silicon sol, which was prepared with the tetraethoxysilane(TEOS) and solvent ethanol, catalyzer HCl…

In-Situ Polymerized Nylon 6/Mwnt Nanocomposite Fibers

S.K. Mhetre, P.K. Patra, Y.K. Kim, S.B. Warner

Uniform dispersion, orientation and adhesion between carbon nanotubes and polymer matrix are essential for the improved mechanical properties in the nanocomposite. We prepared…

Effect of Co2 Laser Radiation on Surface and Dyeing Properties of Synthetic Fibres

Fátima Esteves, Helena Alonso

Chemical treatment methods are most often used nowadays for polymer surface modification; however, new technologies are now considered, especially in physical treatment methods…

Surface Characterisation of Electroless Silver-plated Polyester Fibres

R.H. Guo, S.Q. Jiang, C.W.M. Yuen, M.C.F. Ng

Electroless silver-plated polyester fibres are investigated in this work in order to develop functional textiles. The surface modification of silver-plated polyester fibres was…

Effect of Pretreatment with Low Molecular Weight Chitosan on the Dyeability of Cotton Fabrics

Kuo-Shien Huang, Wei-Jang Wu, In-Chun Chao

The aim of this research is to investigate the influence of low molecular weight chitosan (LWCS) on the dyeability of cotton fabrics. Various concentrations of hydrogen peroxide…

Optimising the Electroless Nickel Plating Process for Textile Application

C.W. Kan, C.W.M. Yuen, S.Q. Jiang, W.S. Tung

In this paper, the optimisation of electroless nickel plating is investigated through the Orthogonal Array Testing Strategy. It was found that the electroless nickel plating…

The Effect of Weave Density on Fabric Handle and Appearance of Men's Suit Fabrics

Masukuni Mori, Mitsuo Matsudaira

Optimum selection of materials and adequate weave structure fitted for end-users are very important for comfortable, sophisticated and fashionable clothes. The optimum theoretical…

The Role of Fashion Accessories in Hong Kong

Joe S. Au, Angel W. Lee, Yo Y. Au

Fashion accessories are vital for fashion design in terms of creating the total look and presenting a fashion statement. They are also important for marketers to develop the…