Wound dressing material

A wound dressing is made from an animal-fibre fabric in which the keratin layers of the animal-fibre surfaces are stripped off by means of a chemical treatment to expose the non-keratin protein in the underlayers, whereby the surfaces of the animal fibres are modified to be hydrophilic. IPC A61F.

High-tech textiles for sports clothing and leisurewear

The properties of Thermastat, a thermal fabric developed by Du Pont, are reviewed. The material represents a break-through in the field of isothermal textiles. It is based on Dacron spun or filament yarns which use ultrafine hollow fibres. Uses include a wide range of underwear, sportswear, ski clothing, socks, headgear, gloves, and shoe ..

Fabric Quality Evaluation by Objective Measurement.

The performance of apparel fabrics depends on their functional, aesthetic, and comfort related properties. Functional properties include their processability during making-up. To control the performance of apparel fabrics, researchers have been developing methods for objective measurement since 1930. Currently, the most important methods ..

Pilling of Sweatshirts That Are a 50/50 Blend of Polyester and Cotton.

Researcher examined the pilling behavior of sweatshirts manufactured from a 50/50 blend of polyester and cotton, establishing a good correlation between pill ratings measured by the random tumble pill tester and wear performance. The front and back of the sweatshirt and the lower part of the sleeves were smapled for pilling during wear. T..

Control of yellowing of used white underwear during stowing by using organic acids

Used white underwear, on which unsaturated compounds of sebum are accumulated, becomes yellow during storage. Experiments are carried out in order to find measures to control the yellowing. Fabrics to which squalene or triolein have been applied are used as models of white underwear containing absorbed sebum. Antioxidant, disoxidant and f..

Relation between the penetration force of a sewing needle into fabric and the basic mechanical properties of fabric

This study aims to investigate the effects of the basic mechanical properties on the penetration force of a sewing needle into various fabrics. The results show that when a sewing needle penetrates two layered fabrics, the penetration force is greatly affected by the penetration point of the needle. The specimens are either damaged by the..

Wool for comfort

This article studies the influence of fibre hygroscopicity on the dynamic comfort performance of clothing. Wool fabrics are tested against polyester fabrics and acrylic fabrics for properties including coolness to touch, dampness perception moisture buffering, enhanced body heat loss and rain buffering.

The jeans effect comes into being

The use of cellulases to obtain various finishing for jeans is discussed. Cellulases are particularly sutiable for stonewashing denim dyed with indigo since the dyestuff barely penetrates the fibres. Characteristics of commercial cellulases and the varied surface appearance obtainable using them are outlined. Bleaching, softening, tinting..

Evergreen denim

A brief overview of technical and fashion aspects of the market for denim materials is given. Preparation for indigo rope dyeing using a ball warping machine, the dyeing process itself, preparation for weaving, and finishing of the denim fabric are described. Finishing can include brushing, singenig, impregnating, stretching, drying and s..

Relazation of Wool Cloth.

Relaxation or stabilization of wool fabric is critical to the optimization of its dimensional stability and its mechanical behavior when subjected to stress. On a chemical level, relaxation involves breaking and reforming hydcrogen bonds and disulfide bonds in the protein molecule of wool. The major reaction in reforming these bonds is th..