Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 21 Issue 3

Analysis of user satisfaction for unisex medical uniforms

Injoo Kim, Brooke Brandewie, Myoung-Ok Kim

This paper aims to analyze the medical uniform wearers’ needs by surveying the current medical uniform sizing system and issues, and to evaluate fit satisfaction level of medical…

Physical properties of nonwoven and woven felted fabrics

Naraindra Kistamah, Lubos Hes, Khandini Rajmun

The use of nonwoven fabrics in garment has been, up to now, purely functional and hidden from view. In fact, their uses have been limited to garment interlining in the apparel…

Development of antimicrobial textiles using zinc pyrithione

Anil Kumar Jain, Addisu Ferede Tesema

The purpose of this paper is to establish a suitable procedure for producing antimicrobial 100 per cent cotton textiles using zinc pyrithione. Zinc pyrithione being bacteriostatic…

Apparel sourcing in Sub-Saharan Africa: Views from apparel sourcing executives and trade policy representatives

Ruth Dede Adikorley, Kristin Thoney-Barletta, Jeff Joines, Lori Rothenberg

The purpose of this study is to examine why Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is not currently a major player in producing apparel for the US market and determine if SSA is likely to…

Part 1: Application of syntan and sodium sulphate to improve the solid dyeing effect of wool-silk blends dyed with milling type acid dyes

Debojyoti Ganguly, Chanchal Mondal, Asim Kumar Roy Choudhury

In recent times, wool- and silk-blended fabrics are popular for creating glamourous products. Silk is blended to wool for creating more lustrous effect and to impart strength; on…