Contents
About the Editors
Testing, Characterisation and Instrumentation
Objective Assessment of the Cooling Function of Textile Products Based on the Combination of WATson and Human Perception
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Materials
2.2 WATson
2.3 Wearer Trials
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Validation and Reliability of Sizestream 3D Scanner for Human Body Measurement
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 Methodology
3.1 Procedure and Equipment
3.2 Data Preparation
3.3 Data Analysis
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusion and Future Scope
References
Design Construction and Performance Analysis of a Bobbinless Lockstitch Sewing Machine to Increase the Effectiveness in Industrial Production
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Moisture Management Properties of Ring Vis-à -vis Rotor Yarn Plated Knit Structures
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Materials
2.2 Methods
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate
3.2 Trans Planar Wicking
3.3 Absorbent Capacity
3.4 Moisture Management Properties
4 Conclusions
References
Functional and Protective Clothing
Exploring the Need for Functional Clothing to Optimise Metabolic Consumption
1 Introduction
2 Aim of the Study
3 Method
3.1 Sampling Method
3.2 Question Development
3.3 Piloting
3.4 Ethics
3.5 Data Analysis
4 Results
4.1 Participants
4.2 Additional comments
5 Discussion and Future Work
6 Limitations
7 Conclusion
References
Development of a Unique Stab and Impact Resistant Material for Anti-riot Body Protector
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Part-1: Survey of Paramilitary Personal
2.2 Part-2: Analysis of Body Protector Samples
2.3 Part-3: Improvement of Existing Material to Meet Stab and Impact Resistance Requirement
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Information Collected by Survey
3.2 Analysis of Body Protectors
3.3 Improvement of Existing Material
4 Conclusions
References
Studies on Designing Adaptive Sportswear for Differently Abled Wheelchair Tennis Players of India
1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Participants
2.2 Data Collection
2.3 Infrared Thermography Studies
3 Research Findings
3.1 Functional Needs Based on Movements of the Wheelchair
3.2 Functional Needs Based on Assistive Devices Used by the Wheelchair-Bound Players
3.3 Functional Needs Based on Muscle Strain of the Wheelchair-Bound Players
3.4 Functional Needs Based on Studies of Infrared Thermography of Skin Temperature of the Wheelchair-Bound Players
3.5 Functional Needs Based on Common Strain and Injuries of the Wheelchair-Bound Players
3.6 Development of Design Criteria for Adaptive Sportswear for Wheelchair-Bound Tennis Players
3.7 Development of Design Concepts of Adaptive Sportswear for Wheelchair-Bound Tennis Players
4 Conclusions
References
Functional Printing and Finishing
Photoluminescent Printed Fabrics: Design and Development of Home Fashion Products to Aid Nighttime Navigation
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
3 Materials and Methods
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Effect of Particle Size and Concentration of Photoluminescent Pigment Printed Textiles on Luminescence
4.2 Effect of Different Types of Photoluminescent Pigment Printed Textiles on Luminescence
4.3 Visual Perception Study of Photoluminescent Pigments by the Elderly
5 Design Development of Photoluminescence Pigment Printed Textiles
6 Conclusion
References
Statistical Optimization of Ammonium Sulfamate and Urea-Based Fire Protective Finishing of Jute Fabric
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Fabrics and Chemicals
2.2 Fire Retardant Finishing Treatment
2.3 Conditioning for Physical and Fire Retardant Performance Tests
2.4 Test of Tensile Properties
2.5 Evaluation of Bending Length
2.6 Determination of Limiting (Critical) Oxygen Index (LOI) Values
2.7 Flammability Test
2.8 FTIR Analysis
2.9 Method of Optimization of Fire-Retardant Formulation Using Response Surface Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Preliminary Study on Fire Retardant Performance of Bleached Jute Fabric Treated with Urea and Ammonium Sulfamate/Sulfamic Acid Individually and in Suitable Combinations
3.2 Reaction-Mechanisms
3.3 Test of Wash Stability of Differently Fire Retardant Treated Jute Fabrics
3.4 FTIR Spectroscopic Analysis of Untreated and Fire Retardant Treated Jute Substrate
3.5 Statistical Optimization of the Fire-Retardant Formulation Using Urea and Ammonium Sulfamate Combination by Using UDQM (User-Defined Quadratic Model) Under Response Surface Methodology
4 Conclusions
References
Application of Protective Finishes on Denim and Analysis of Its Multifunctional Performances
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Materials
2.2 Determination of Anti-Microbial
2.3 Determination of Weight Add-On
2.4 Determination of Percentage Shrinkage
2.5 Determination of Fabric Stiffness
2.6 Determination of Crease Recovery
2.7 Determination of Durability of Finishes to Laundry
2.8 Determination of Transmission
2.9 Determination of Mechanical Properties
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Job Profile 1: Petrochemical Industries
3.2 Job Profile 2: Welders
3.3 Job Profile 3: Spray Paint
3.4 Evaluation of Effect of Combination of Finishes
3.5 Selection of Appropriate Finish on Protective Clothing for Petrochemical Industry
3.6 Flame Retardant Property
3.7 Selection of Appropriate Finish on Protective Clothing for Welding Industry
4 Conclusion
References
Development of Ecofriendly Multifunctional Textiles Using Peppermint Oil
1 Introduction
2 Materials
2.1 Textile Substrate
3 Chemicals
4 Methods
4.1 Fabric Pretreatment
4.2 Preparation of Peppermint Oil in Water Emulsion
4.3 Nanoemulsion Application Through Layer by Layer Technique
4.4 Testing of Fabric for Its Multifunctional Properties
5 Results and Discussions
5.1 Particle Size Analysis of Peppermint O/W Nanoemulsion
5.2 Physical Testing of Untreated Cotton Fabric
5.3 Antibacterial Test
5.4 Mosquito Repellent Testing
5.5 UV Protection Factor Testing
5.6 FTIR Analysis of Fabric Treated with Oil Nanoemulsion Through LBL Technique
5.7 SEM Analysis of Samples
6 Conclusion
References
Sustainable Production and Supply Chain
Reuse of Cigarette Filters for Energy Applications
1 Introduction
2 Problem Statement
3 Methodology
3.1 Materials
3.2 Electrospinning and Membrane Preparation
3.3 Characterization
3.4 Cigarette Smoke Filtration
3.5 Electrochemical Tests
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Membrane Morphology
4.2 Filtration Potential
4.3 Reusability in Energy Applications
5 Conclusion
References
Developing Organic Fabric from Aquatic Cellulosic Waste
1 Introduction
2 Experimental
2.1 Procurement of Lotus Petioles
2.2 Fiber Extraction
2.3 Fiber Testing
2.4 Yarn Spinning
2.5 Yarn Testing
2.6 Construction of Fabric
2.7 Evaluation of the Properties of Constructed Fabric
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Fiber Extraction
4 Fiber Testing
4.1 Identification of Fiber by Microscopic Appearance, Burning and Solubility
4.2 Material Characterization of Fiber
4.3 Physical Properties of Fiber
4.4 Yarn Spinning
4.5 Yarn Testing
4.6 Fabric Construction and Its End Uses
4.7 Evaluation of the Properties of Constructed Fabric
5 Conclusion
References
Green Manufacturing Model for Indian Apparel Industry Using Interpretive Structural Modeling
1 Introduction and Literature Review
1.1 Green Manufacturing and Its Advantage
1.2 Green Manufacturing Practice in Apparel Industry
1.3 Global Warming and Its Effect on Climate
1.4 What is a Framework?
2 Need of the Research
3 Methodology and Research Design
3.1 Sample Size
3.2 Process Flow of Framework Development
3.3 Use of Interpretive Structural Modeling
3.4 Elements, Contextual Relationship and Interpretation
3.5 Development of SSIM Matrix
3.6 Development of Reachability Matrix
3.7 Level Partitioning the Final Reachability Matrix
3.8 Hierarchy of Parameter
4 Conclusion
References
An Efficient Supply Chain in Fast Fashion Through IoT
1 Introduction
2 Research Problem
3 Aim of the Study
4 Methods
5 Results
6 Conclusions
References