Developments in healthcare textiles

Healthcare and hygiene products, typically used either in the operating theatre or in the hospital wards, have great market growth potential. The authors outline the existing range of products available, the fibres used in their manufacture, and the method of production. Future developments will include the use of reusable textiles and ph..

Surgical gown with shielded adhesive closure device

Australian-based inventors have devised a disposable surgical gown for operating rooms. The invention features a gown with an improved design for the closure device and a method for fitting the gown. The gown has an opening, preferably at the rear to enable the wearer to put it on and at least one gown closure covered by a flap. A closure..

Leakproof and breathable undergarments and swimwear

This article describes protective undergarments that can also be used as swimwear. The garment is made by weaving or laminating a leakproof and breathable material into a woven or nonwoven fabric. Each seam is sealed to prevent leakage and ensure breathability. The garment can be made in a wide range of sizes, styles and colours. The garm..

Preparation, dyeing, printing and finishing

The paper deals with processing of garments made from 100% cotton, looking at: The role of chemicals in preparation; tests which may be performed; common problems encountered; wet processing cycles; reactive dye cycles; stone/enzyme washes; soil release finishes; testing wrinkle and soil resistance, and the Laser Gard process.

Computer simulation of protective properties of personal armour clothing

The previous version of 'impact' software is extended to include simulation of higher velocity region (up to 1,000m/s); new computational methods are introduced to enhance software performance. New model for stab protection simulation is being developed, with includes simulation of 'ice pick' test and results in development of the first v..

Control, optimisation and monitoring of the stitch formation process in sewing machines

Effective operation of sewing machines is of crucial importance for the qualitative production of sewn goods. It is possible to attain it by improving the mechanisms of the machine, controlling and monitoring them. These problems are being solved by applying mathematical methods of statistics, theory of probability and experimental design..

Microclimate ventilation of infant bedding

The rate and volume of air exchanged between the bed microclimate and the ambient environment determines in part how much heat is lost from the human body. This study investigated the ventilatory characteristics of infant over-bedding to determine whether different combinations of bedding items (i.e. sheets, blankets, duvets) and types of..

A shape of a wrinkle which was observed in a flared skirt during walking and it's fluctuation (1/f(α))(Japanese)

Wrinkles which appeared in a flared skirt wee observed at regular intervals (0.084 sec.) Shapes of these wrinkles changed from time to time and seemed to be classified in to alphabetical letter I,C and S. A fluctuation α which was involved in a shape of wrinkle was changed depend on its' own shape. An appearance of these shapes of the wri..

Gerber presents the 'four hour sample': Between breakfast and lunch (German)

The SampleSuite produced by Gerber Technology is presented. It consists of the Artworks Studio, PDM, PDS 2000, Accu-Mark and Silhouette CAD/CAM packages and the SampleCutter DCS 1500. These computer aids enable the designer to accomplish designs much more quickly than the conventional methods. With Artworks Studio designs can be scanned i..

Fire resistant nonwovens: An emerging market (French)

Freudenberg Vliesstoffe (Germany) has a new range of spurlaced nonwovens for firemen and industrial staff, designed to offer protection against heat and flames. Freudenberg has focussed on creating mixes of appropriate fibres to meet particular requirements of specific applications, while using only mechanical bonding of fibre webs.