New Tencel cellulosic fibre

The properties of Tencel solvent-spun cellulosic fibre are described. This is an English translation of an original German article, see abstract 93W/02966.

How to be a green solvent user and save money

The solvent coating process is briefly reviewed, including the economic and environmental viability of the process. Options for the treatment of exhaust gases containing solvent vapour are considered.

A study of graft polymerization of methacrylic acid to polycuproamide using a reversible redox system containing Cu²ions

The redox grafting of nylon 6 fibres with methacrylic acid is studied. It is shown that the grafting is initiated most effectively when the redox system is reversible and metal ions of variable states of oxidation are used: There are 18 references.

Polyester: 50 years of achievement

The development of polyester is described in detail from the scientific, technological, design, economic and business points of view. Changes in textile technology related to polyester during the second half of the current centry are also reported. More than eighty contributors in the academic and industerial fields in fifteen countries h..

Man-made fibre output climbs in Asia

Statistics on world output of manufactured fibres released by Akzo are presented. The information is given by region, with the largest increase in output in Asia. Staple-fibre and filament yarns have each accounted for about half of world production of manufactured fibres over the last twenty years.

Global jute industry - challenges and prospects

Figures indicating the world production and consumption of jute during the 1980s, its import and export raw and in products, the tariffs on jute goods and the outlook for the jute market are presented. The world market for jute is discussed. Taken together, India, Bangladesh, China and Thailand produce over 90％ of the world's jute. A gen..

Current situation in the recycling of smallwares [narrow fabrics]

The whole area of recycling is examined with reference to the narrow fabrics industry. Different types of textile waste recycling and the processes available to achieve them are described. The economic and energy-saving aspects are taken into account, and the future, it is suggested, lies in more compatible technology, better separation t..

Production of microfibres and fabric development

The production of a conjugate superfine fibre by splitting polyester and nylon is described. The drawing process is explained in some detail and the resulting bicomponent filament yarn, named Shumeise, is described. End-uses for Shumeise yarns are in the manufacture of artificial suede, 'peach skin' fabric and as a cleaning cloth.

Microfibres in the past, today and in the future

This is a review of the developments in microfibre technology since the origin of microfibres as bicomponent conjugate fibres forty-five years ago. Five major applications are identified: artificial suedes, silk-like fabrics, super high density fabrics, second generation artificial leathers, and high performance wiping cloths. The propert..

Labour cost comparisons

Hourly labour costs in the primary textile industry at mid-1993 are surveyed. A rocketing Yen has put Japan at the head of this league. Other trends over the last two or three years are summarized in this area which gives an indication of the relative competitivity between the major textile industry locations.