MICROFIBERS IN NONWOVENS PRODUCTION

Although Japan has been using microdenier fibers in dry laid needlepunched nonwovens for some time, the United States has just begun to use microfibers in the dry laid process. The opening, blending, and carding of microfibers, specifically the carding rates, wire considerations, and recommended reconfigurations, are discussed. The most c..

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YELLOWING OF INIGO-DYED ACID WASHED DENIM.

Causes of yellowing of indigo-dyed, acid washed denim jeans and methods to prevent yellowing are discussed. Several reasons for yellowing are postulated, including the presence of residual manganese from potassium permanganate oxidation, residual iron from the cotton and destruction of the washing machine, and the presence of high levels ..

FORMING FABRIC CLEANING TECHNIQUES EVOLVE TO MEET NEW PROCESS DEMANDS.

The increased complexity of forming fabrics, papermaking materials, and the paper making process put added demands on the fabric cleaning process. The contaminants found in forming fabrics can be placed in four classifications: solvent extractables, acid extractables alkaline extractables, and ash. The most often used cleaning method is t..

CLEANING AND FINISHING OF KNITGOODS.

The chemical and physical properties of perchloroethylene are described. procedures for cleaning woolen textiles with perchloroethylene are reviewed. German regulations and standards for the operation of textile cleaning and finishing machines are discussed. Effluent contaminations associated with perchloroethylene cleaning are described...

USE OF HOLLOW POLYESTER STAPLE FIBER IN APPAREL

The feasibility of using hollow polyester staple fiber in apparel goods is investigated. Hollow polyester fibers were blended with cotton and viscose. Optimum opening roller speeds and twist multipliers were determined. Such fabrics are likely to be satisfactory for dress materials where better cover, better thermal insulation, and stiffe..

WASHABLE WOOL BLENDS.

Washable wool blend fabrics contain a percentage of wool fibers whose progressive shrinkage has been controlled. Washable wool blend fabrics were evaluated for drycleanability and launderability. Problems identified by the study include lose of strength, harsh hand, and pilling. Suggestions for spotting, drycleaning, wetcleaning, and fini..

TQM implementation in the textile indusry

Total Quality Management (TQM) emphasizes the roles in which managers and employees play in ensuring continuous customer satisfaction, improving product quality, and reducing related costs. More specifically, TQM consolidates management's energies on continuously improving all operations, functions and work-related processes. In this stud..

New Wet Cleaning Techniques to Replace Dry Cleaning

The drycleaning industry is being challenged by stricter regulations for health and safety as well as environmental concerns. Common solvents used in drycleaning are perchloroethylene and CFC 113 (1, 1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane). Alternatives are being researched to replace these solvents. Wet cleaning is an alternative process th..

SKIN SENSATIONS PERCEIVED IN APPAREL WEAR. PART 1. DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW PERCEPTION LANGUAGE.

An expanded model for textile comfort studies using Human Perception Analysis (HPA) is described. HPA is a sensory evaluation technique using peer language to visualize human responses to stimulation. The perceptions and sensations of humans can be detected by using specially selected descriptors in a rating sheet. The rating sheet, with ..