APPAREL PRESSURE -- MEASUREMENTS BY A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE-BALANCED METHOD. PART 1.

While investigators have studied apparel pressure as an index of the wearer's feeling of comfort, their results have lacked a specific parameter describing this pressure. Apparel pressure was determined by a hydrostatic pressure-balanced method, which uses a nonelastic polyethylene pouch filled with distilled water. Pressure developed at ..

APPAREL PRESSURE -- MEASUREMENTS BY A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE-BALANCED METHOD. PART 2.

A hydrostatic pressure-balanced method of measuring apparel pressure was developed. A statistical analysis of this method defines the measuring system's time constant and gives temperature drifts and frequency response. 9 refs.

Ecological Friendly Clothes Based on Flax and Hemp Fiber.

Flax and hemp fibers provide environmentally friendly raw materials for apparel manufacture. Adjusting production parameters and fiber properties reduces the costs associated with these fibers in apparel manufacture by permitting the use of modern spinning methods. Raw or dew retted straw must be improved via enzymatic or steam treatment...

COMPOSITE FABRICS FOR PROTECTIVE GARMENTS

The wet-laid process can be used to produce barrier fabrics for industrial protective apparel. Polyolefins have optimal properties and processability for this application. Good chemical resistance because of intrinsic hydrophobicity is an advantage. Coating and chemical finishing can further enhance barrier properties. A wet-laid polyolef..

NEW DETERGENT MECHANISM WITH USE OF NOVEL ALKALINE CELLULASE.

Ordinary detergents do not properly remove sebum from the interior of cotton fibers. Alkaline cellulase, acting selectively with the alkaline ingredients of detergents, effectively removes sebum soil in the interfiber spaces. The detergency mechanism of the cellulase involves hydrolysis of the amorphous regions of the fibers. 17 refs.

Solvent and ultrasonic alternatives to perchloroethylene drycleaning of textiles

Ultrasound has been evaluated as an alternative to replacing perchloroethylene with nontoxic alternative solvents and aqueous systems. Over 130 solvents were screened based on their ability to dissolve fats, waxes, and grease. Those with adverse properties were eliminated, leaving 11 solvents. Five fiber types were tested for cleaning eff..

Fully-electronic control of cloth-shearing process - Vollenweider aim for perfect results

In 1998 Sam Vollenweider, of Horgen, Switzerland, report that more of their Peerless shearing machines are being sold to the knitwear industry thant the traditional wool-fabric manufacturing trade. Manufacturers seeking to achieve the best shearing results with brushed and tricot fabrics, and knitwear in jacquard designs are cited as reas..

Solvent and Ultrasonic Alternatives to Perchloloethylene Drycleaning of Textiles.

Researchers evaluated the use of ultrasonic cleaning methods as alternatives to drycleaning textiles with percholoroethylene (PCE). Test screened over 1340 solvents according to their ability to dissolve fats, waxes, and grease. Of those tested, 11 had no adverse effects. The AATCC gray scale for staining was used to evaluate wool, cotton..

Fashion Forecast for the New Millennium 1999 and Beyond by I.A.C.D.E.

The International Association of Clothing Designers and Executives forecasts fashion trends in colors, fabric fiber content, apparel manufacture, silhouettes, men's apparel, apparel for the office, evening wear, outerwear, and women's apparel. Important developments for the new century include a more refined look in men's apparel, incorpo..

Apparel Africa.

Recent developments in sewing machines facilitate increases in the productivity and quality of specific sewing operations. Notable developments include AMF Reece's S.2000 straight buttonhole sewing machine and CAED cut-after-edger for finishing waistbands and brassiere straps, Pfaff's 3588/2/01 automatic pocket setting machine, BMD Limite..