Yarn Count Research Articles

Subjective Evaluation of Towel Quality Perception According to the Experts' and Non-Experts’ Viewpoint

In this study, subjective evaluation of towel samples with distinctive fiber contents was inspected. The subjective evaluation questionnaire was performed both by experts with professional experience in the towel sector and by non-experts in this sector. The evaluation was conducted by 30 experts (18 males and 12 females) and 30 non-experts (17 males and 13 females). The experts and non-experts were asked this question: “Could you state parameters that define towel quality with the exception of color and pattern?”. Each expert and non-expert had to mention at least 3 parameters. During the evaluation phase, they could visually experienced the color of all towel samples and the information were given about the features like fiber content, yarn count, grammage etc. By touching all samples, towel quality perceptions of the parameters specified for each sample were evaluated subjectively by experts’ and non-experts’ viewpoint.

Manufacturing of union fabric by using Himalayan nettle (Giraridnia diversifolia) with other yarns

In this study union fabric was manufactured using Himalayan nettle obtained from Uttarakhand. Eighteen union fabric samples were woven by using three selected yarns viz., cotton, acrylic and polypropylene as warp along with nettle yarn in weft direction. Three different weaves like plain, basket, and twill were selected for preparing these samples. Two suitable yarn counts were used for the development of handloom woven union fabric. The findings of the present study revealed that union fabric is suitable for making handloom textile products which have been considered successful in various end uses.

Effect of fabric parameters on fragrance retention

This study is to explore the effect of fabric parameters on fragrance retention, which was based on the olfactorymeasurement technology with the quantitative headspace method. The fragrance retention of different fabrics wasquantitatively evaluated by Electronic Nose (e-nose) at different time after volatilization. Quick-drying Tester was usedto test the fabric drying rate, which was related to fragrance retention. Besides, wicking property and porosity of fabrics,two factors of moisture transmission, were tested and calculated for analysis too. It was found that fabrics with the highercotton content had the better fragrance retention due to their hydrophilicity and water retention property of fibers. Plainfabric had the shorter fragrance retention than twill fabric since its lower porosity and the higher capillary pressure ledto the faster fragrance dissipation. As the fabric density increased or the yarn count decreased, the fragrance retentionincreased. Since their wicking properties decreased, the process of perfume diffusion would slow down. The data andmethods presented in this paper provide a basis for optimizing the parameters of fragrant fabric.

Effect of fabric parameters on fragrance retention

This study is to explore the effect of fabric parameters on fragrance retention, which was based on the olfactorymeasurement technology with the quantitative headspace method. The fragrance retention of different fabrics wasquantitatively evaluated by Electronic Nose (e-nose) at different time after volatilization. Quick-drying Tester was usedto test the fabric drying rate, which was related to fragrance retention. Besides, wicking property and porosity of fabrics,two factors of moisture transmission, were tested and calculated for analysis too. It was found that fabrics with the highercotton content had the better fragrance retention due to their hydrophilicity and water retention property of fibers. Plainfabric had the shorter fragrance retention than twill fabric since its lower porosity and the higher capillary pressure ledto the faster fragrance dissipation. As the fabric density increased or the yarn count decreased, the fragrance retentionincreased. Since their wicking properties decreased, the process of perfume diffusion would slow down. The data andmethods presented in this paper provide a basis for optimizing the parameters of fragrant fabric.

Extraction and Mix Compatibility Study of Boehmeria Fiber with Cotton

ABSTRACT Most of the textile industries widely use cotton as a raw material. This truth has elevated the demand and cost of cotton fiber throughout the world. Although they have relatively different properties to that of cotton fiber, Boehmeria fibers which are bleached and softened having competent moisture management to that of cotton can be used for the manufacturing of blend yarn. Optimum yarn quality can be manufactured by blending the promising properties of Boehmeria and cotton which reduces the limitations by compensating the limited attributes of one component with the positive attributes of the other component. Blending Cotton with Beohmeria fiber enables the production of optimum quality of yarn at a reasonable cost. This study focuses on the mix compatibility of cotton and Boehmeria fiber for the production of yarn. The Bohemia fiber used for the study was by chemical degumming. By the chemical degumming from 1500 gm decorticated Boehmeria 1370 gm of bohemia fiber extracted which 91.3% fiber yield. The color of the extracted fiber is reddish yellow due to the presence of lignin, pectin, wax, and other unwanted materials. To make the color of the extracted fiber compatible with cotton, bleaching using H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) was carried out and the converted bleached fiber into staple length by chopping. To facilitate the mixing of the Boehmeria and cotton fiber; the first manual opening was carried out and further opening using waste feeder continued to open gently and to form a homogeneous mix. The mix Component ratio of 35% Bohemeria and 65% cotton was used. The mixed fibers were opened to individual fibers on carding. Finally, 33Ne (Ne = No of 840-yards yarn weighing in One pound) yarn was manufactured at a reasonable cost on a rotor spinning machine. The yarn has a strength of 10.822 tex (tex is mass in grams per 1000 meters), elongation of 5.026%, and a breaking load of 298.9 gm which is relatively low but reasonable. The results revealed the 35/65 blending of Boehmeria/cotton fiber can produce coarse to medium count yarn at a reasonable cost. The cost incurred to extract and prepare the Beohmeria fiber for the mix is relatively lower than that of cotton cost by 11% which in turn reduced the yarn cost by the same percentage.

Abrasion, Pilling, and Snagging Properties of Half-bleached Bedsheet Fabrics Made from 100% Cotton Yarns with Various Parameters.

ABSTRACT The bedsheet is one of the most common direct contact textile products in our daily life and it may cause discomfort during sleeping due to several factors. In this study, the effect of yarn parameters on abrasion, pilling, and snagging resistance of half-bleached bedsheet fabric has been investigated. Nine woven bedsheet fabrics were manufactured from the same warp yarn count (20Tex) and three types of weft yarn counts (21.5, 25, and 30Tex) with three incremental yarn twists for each type of yarn count. The bedsheet fabrics underwent half-bleach treatment before property evaluation. The results show that the bedsheet fabric made from coarser yarn count (30Tex) and the least twist (826 TPM) have very good abrasion resistance of 96%–97.86% (least mass loss 2.15%–3.95%) than others. The statistical analysis proves that the pilling and snagging properties of bedsheet fabrics are affected by yarn count and twist. However, abrasion resistance in the appearance change method is insignificant at an F-value of 12.761 and P-value of 0.058. Linear regression results show that yarn count (Tex) and abrasion resistance (mass loss method) has a positive correlation at Adj.R2 value of 86.5%. Yarn twist also has a positive correlation with abrasion mass loss ratio and snagging resistance at Adj.R2 values of 97.4% and 87%, respectively.

Neuro-fuzzy Modelling and Experimental Study of the Physiological Comfort of Green Cotton Fabric Based on Yarn Properties

In textile and garment industry, the physiological comfort of fabric as one of the important parameters, can be improved by the fabric finishing treatment. Nevertheless, the toxic chemicals produced in this process leads to the pollution of the environment. Therefore, this study aims to improve the physiological comfort of the cotton fabric without applying the finishing process as green technology. Accordingly, air permeability and moisture transfer as two important parameters of the fabric physiological comfort are evaluated with the structural parameters of the cotton yarn using experimental and theoretical procedures. For theoretical evaluations, a novel neuro-fuzzy network (ANFIS) is proposed and used for modelling and estimation. The structural parameters of yarn are the yarn linear density, yarn twist and fineness of fibers, which are defined as inputs and air permeability and moisture transfer of the cotton samples are considered as the outputs of developed ANFIS model. According to the experimental and modeling results, the fiber fineness, yarn linear density (Ne) and yarn twist have the same effect on the output parameters. It is also found that both parameters of the physiological comfort sensory can be improved effectively without finishing process. Simulation results show the novel proposed ANFIS that has high learning capability, fast convergence and accuracy greater than 99% and negligible error value smaller than of 1% can be reasonably used in textile industry. In addition, for the winter garments, the optimum points of turns per meter (T.P.M) coefficient, English count of yarn, and fibers fineness are 4.5, 25 and 3, respectively.

Study on Fiber and Yarn Quality of Some Varieties and Egyptian Cotton Promising Crosses

This investigation was carried out during 2020 season on the laboratory at Cotton Technology Research Division, Cotton Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt, to investigate the effect of two Egyptian cotton varieties (Giza 80 and Giza 94), and two promising cotton hybrids, i.e. hybrid cotton No. 1 [(G83xG80)xG89]Austrian and hybrid cotton No. 2 [(G89xK)xG86]xG94 on fiber and yarn technological properties under using the new technique of the ring spinning system at yarn count of 40's with 4.0 twist multiplier. The obvious results of this investigation can be summarized as follows: The differences between the studied Egyptian cotton genotypes in all fiber and yarn technological properties were significant, except micronaire value and fiber maturity were not significantly affected by cotton varieties under study during 2020 season. The promising hybrid 2 significantly recorded the highest upper half mean length (mm), fiber mean length (mm), fiber uniformity index (%), fiber bundle strength (g/tex) and lea count strength product vice versa, it gave lowest short fiber index (%), yarn evenness and No. of neps/100 m. Giza 94 cotton variety recorded maximum fiber stiffness (g/tex) and fiber brightness degree (Rd %), however it gave lowest fiber elongation percentage and fiber yellowness degree (+b). Maximum short fiber index (%), fiber yellowness degree (+b), yarn evenness and No. of neps/100 m as well as, the minimum upper half mean length (mm), fiber mean length (mm), fiber uniformity index (%), fiber bundle strength (g/tex), fiber stiffness (g/tex), fiber toughness (g/tex), fiber brightness degree (%) and lea count strength product which obtained from Giza 80 cotton variety. The fiber which obtained from promising hybrid 1 recorded greatest fiber elongation percentage and fiber toughness (g/tex).

Fiber and Yarn Quality Measurements in Relation to Short Fiber Content in Some Egyptian Cotton Varieties

This study was carried out at during 2019 and 2020 seasons on the laboratory at Cotton Technology Research Division, Cotton Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt, to investigate the effect of six Egyptian cotton varieties (Giza 92, Giza 96, Giza 86, Giza 94, Giza 95 and Giza 90) and three categories of short fiber content (5.50, 6.75 and 8.25 %) which obtained from three lint cotton grades, i.e. fully good, good and fully good fair respectively, from each cotton variety on fiber and yarn quality measurements under using the new technique of the ring spinning system. Extra long staple as Giza 92 and Giza 96 significantly recorded the maximum upper half mean length (UHML), fiber bundle strength (FBS), lea count strength product at yarn count of 40’s (LCSP40), lea count strength product at yarn count of 60’s (LCSP60), single yarn strength at yarn count of 40’s (SYS40), single yarn strength at yarn count of 60’s (SYS60) and yarn evenness at yarn count of 60’s (YE60) as well as gave the lowest short fiber index (SFI), fiber elongation percentage (FEP), micronaire value (MIC), trash area (TA) and trash content (TC) in both seasons. The greatest fiber uniformity index (FUI), MIC and fiber maturity (FM) as well as the minimum yarn evenness at yarn count of 40’s (YE40) and YE60 in both seasons were obtained from Giza 86 cotton variety. Giza 94 cotton variety recorded the highest fiber brightness degree (Rd) as well as the lowest linear density (LD), fiber yellowness degree (+b), LCSP60 and SYS60 in both seasons. The highest SFI and +b were obtained from Giza 95 cotton variety in both seasons. Giza 90 cotton variety gave the highest FEP, LD, TA, TC and YE40, as well as gave the lowest UHML, FUI, FBS, FM, RD, LCSP40 and SYS40 in both seasons. Increasing short fiber content from 5.50, 6.75 to 8.25 % caused significant increments in SFI, FEP, +b, TA, TC, YE40 and YE60. On the other hand, UHML, FUI, FBS, MIC, FM, LD, Rd, LCSP40, LCSP60, SYS40 and SYS60 were significantly decreased in both seasons. Giza 92 cotton variety at fewest short fiber content (5.50 %) gave the maximum FBS, SYS40 and SYS60, while at highest short fiber content (8.25 %) recorded the minimum MIC and the highest YE60 in both seasons. Giza 96 cotton variety at lowest short fiber content gave the highest UHML, LCSP40 and LCSP60, as well as gave the lowest SFI, FEP, TA and TC in both seasons. The maximum FUI, MIC, FM as well as the lowest YE40 and YE60 in both seasons were produced from Giza 86 cotton variety with lowest short fiber content. The maximum Rd and lowest +b were obtained from Giza 94 cotton variety at lowest short fiber content, while, with the same cotton variety with highest short fiber content recorded the lowest LD, LCSP60 and SYS60 in both seasons. The fibers which obtained from Giza 95 cotton variety with highest short fiber content significantly recorded the greatest SFI and +b in both seasons. The maximum FEP, TA, TC, YE40 as well as the minimum UHML, FUI, FBS, FM, Rd, LCSP40 and SYS40 were obtained from Giza 90 cotton variety when used highest short fiber content, while, under the same cotton variety at lowest short fiber content recorded the highest LD in both seasons. There were significant negative correlation coefficients between (SFI, FEP, +b, TA, TC and YE40) and (UHML, FUI, FBS, MIC, FM, LD, Rd, LCSP40 and SYS40).

Determinning Count of Yarn without Measuring Its Length (Dept.T)

A new method for measuring yam count is presented in this research work. This method depends on weight measurements. Yarn length measurement is avoided because of problems associated with it. The new test method is built on replacing yarn length measuring by weight measuring and then through pure mathematical relations yam count can be calculated. Yarn count is expressed as a function of yam weight and diameter of a cylinder. Before yarn is tested, it goes through a forming process using cylinders of a known diameter to get a new shape which can be mathematically assessed. Formed yarn is weighed. This procedure (forming and weighing) is repeated for another part of the same yam after being formed using cylinders of another diameter. A proven formula is used to determine yam count. The way of yam forming and a way of generating a large number of readings from a small number of procedures are described.

Processing and characterization of phosphate glass fiber/polylactic acid commingled yarn composites for commercial production.

This study investigated the production of phosphate glass fiber/polylactic acid (PGF/PLA) commingled yarns, textiles and composites for biomedical applications. The PGF volume contents of the composites investigated were 25% and 40%. Plain weave textiles with yarn counts of 10 warp/cm and 6 weft/cm were produced using a commercial weaving machine. An orthogonal array design (OAD) was employed as a statistical method to investigate the effects of compression molding parameters (processing temperature, preheating time, compression time, and pressure) on flexural strength and porosity of PGF/PLA textile composites. Processing temperature showed the most significant effect in achieving maximum laminate flexural strength and molecular weight of PLA. Processing models were developed using regression techniques to predict the laminate flexural strength and the molecular weight of PLA. Composites with fiber contents of 25 and 40 vol% produced using optimized processing conditions identified by the processing models, provided flexural strengths of 236 MPa and 293 MPa, respectively.

Sewing Thread Consumption for Different Lockstitches of Class 300 Using Geometrical and Multi-Linear Regression Models

Abstract This paper aims to provide rapid and precise methods to allow industrials to predict the amount of sewing thread needed to sew a garment using different lockstitches of class 300 (301, 301/301, 304, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, and 315). To avoid unused stocks for each stitch type, a sewing consumption value was determined using a geometrical method of different lockstitch shapes. Furthermore, the relationships between overall geometrical models of the studied lockstitches of class 300 were developed. Indeed, based on the geometrical model of lockstitch type 301, all theoretical models proposed were investigated and proved to be accurate. Moreover, referring to the findings, the prediction of the sewing thread consumption relative to each investigated lockstitch was proposed as a function of the studied input parameters. To improve the established models using geometrical technique, a statistical method was conducted. In addition, based on multi-linear regression, compared geometrical and statistical results were discussed and the coefficient R2 value was determined to evaluate the accuracy of the tested methods. By comparing the estimated thread consumption with the experimental ones, we concluded that the accuracy of the models is significant (R2 ranged from 93.91% to 99.10%), which encourages industrialists to use geometrical models to predict thread consumption. Therefore, the accuracy of prediction using the geometrical method is more accurate than the statistical method regarding the range of R2 (from 92.84% to 97.87%). To classify the significance of all studied parameters, their contributions to the sewing thread consumption behavior were analyzed in the experimental design of interest. It was concluded that the most important parameters affecting thread consumption are stitch width, stitch density, and the gap between two needles. The thickness of fabric has a low contribution to the thread consumption value, whereas the effect of yarn count can be neglected.

Central Slit Tearing Behaviour of Thermoplastic Polyurethane-Coated High-Strength Fabrics

This research study reports the central slit tearing behaviour of three different varieties of industrial-grade high-strength fabrics, namely (a) Kevlar, (b) Nylon 6, 6, and (c) Polyester, all of these with a special thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) coating. Tear resistance was evaluated and the tear behaviour was analyzed based on the critical load required for tear initiation and the energy required for tear propagation, by changing slit length and slit orientation. The study revealed that the coated Kevlar fabric has the highest specific tear energy among all the fabric materials, but the Polyester fabric displayed highest tear load and tear energy. This research work also showed that there are three major factors that determine the tear performance of envelope material, namely the yarn tenacity, yarn count, and yarn weaving density/yarn spacing, so the index based on the three factors was proposed for explaining the tearing behaviour. The materials for coating were selected for assessing the performance for inflatable application, so the degree of anisotropy was calculated for the tearing parameters; load, energy, and specific energy for all the coated fabrics. The breaking strengths of three varieties of basic and coated fabrics were evaluated for assessment of the influence of TPU coating.

Statistical analysis of fiber quality to obtain a correlation between the fiber and yarn quality

The purpose of this research was to make a correlation between the fiber and yarn quality based on different properties of the fiber. The properties of cotton fiber were tested by the High Volume Instrument (HVI) machine. Firstly, we collect fiber from a different lot and then tested the properties by the High Volume Instrument (HVI) Machine. After that, we made yarn from that lot and made the same count of yarn. The tested properties were mic, length, maturity, strength, elongation, moisture, etc. The same count of yarn was tested by the USTER EVENESS TESTER machine. Comparing the HVI report and the USTER TESTER report, we saw that how to effect different fiber properties of the different lot on the same count of yarn quality. Then we made a correlation between them. The observation suggested that yarn strength and fineness are depended upon fiber maturity. This paper reports a glimpse of the effect of fiber properties on yarn quality.

Two-layer fabrics for moisture management

PurposeWoven fabrics have been popularised in use owing to their superior properties and functionality. Today, weavers strive to add value to their product to be competitive and to secure profit in performance fabrics such as technical fabrics, smart fabrics and sportswear fabrics. Over the years, fabrics with special properties such as moisture management have gained higher demand. In this context, multi-layer fabrics provide a reasonable solution to the demand.Design/methodology/approachAn attempt was made to develop two-layer fabrics with different compositions and properties. A two-layer woven fabric was produced using handloom weaving, with a hydrophobic inner layer and hydrophilic outer layer, the two layers being attached together using different stitching methods. Different fabric structures and yarn counts were used to achieve the objectives.FindingsExperiments carried out verified the suitability of the developed fabric for effective moisture management. It was found that a fabric with a 100% cotton outer layer and 100% polyester inner layer, both layers of 2 × 2 matt weave, showed the best properties.Practical implicationsIn the present COVID-19 pandemic situation, the use of masks in public has become mandatory in many countries. This research will help handloom manufacturers meet the need using simple methods.Originality/valueThis research uses handloom fabric. As such it provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises to use available low-cost technology to develop fabric with superior properties.

Modification of Drafting Zone of Jute Flyer Spinning Frame to Improve the Jute Yarn Quality

Being concerned with the growth and sustainability of the jute industry of Bangladesh, the machinery modifications deserves higher priority. In this work, it is desired to perform a modification of the apron draft spinning frame to improve the jute yarn quality. However, the existing drawing pressing roller (Diameter=70 mm & Durometer hardness = 96 in Shore A Scale) of the drafting zone of the apron draft jute spinning frame has been replaced by a comparatively softer rubber coated top roller (diameter= 40 mm & Durometer hardness = 85 in Shore A Scale). Besides, an extra slotted roller (Diamter= 26 mm & Durometer hardness = 74 in Shore A Scale) has also been nipped with bottom drawing roller and positioned parallel to the modified top roller. Three types of modifications have been designed by varying slot angles (i.e., 45°, 60°, and 75°) of slotted roller attached with the modified top roller. Finally, jute yarn counts of 6.5, 8, and 10 lbs/spyndle have been produced for both existing and modified frames. Results reveal that the modified spinning frame with all three types of slotted roller produced better results regarding the yarn hairiness compared to the existing frame irrespective of yarn fineness. Yarn hairiness values in modified frame with 60° slotted roller have been decreased maximum by 28.1%, 35.85%, and 32.92% compared to that of the existing system for 6.5, 8, and 10 lbs/spyndle respectively. Yarn strength results have been improved with the modified system as well. Lastly, it is seen that ends down rate in modified spinning frames have been reduced noticeably irrespective of yarn fineness.

An experimental study on the interaction between braiding structural parameters and their effects on ropes mechanical properties

Braided rope configuration and properties are the main key factors to consider on choosing it for various industrial applications. Rope's structure is characterized by high axial tensile strength combined with flexibility. The mechanical properties of ropes are greatly influenced by braiding process settings which have crucial effects on their functional performance. In this study, 27 types of braided polyester ropes were produced and divided into three groups according to their structural parameters and braiding settings, which include take-up and tension rates, yarn count, braid pattern, number of spindles and carriers' settings. The effects of changing these parameters on braid angle, repeat length, linear density, and mechanical properties such as tensile stress, strain and tensile modulus were investigated. Statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate the results using multiple regression analysis, F-test, surface and contour plots to illustrate the relation and the interaction between variables that have significant effects on the ropes' properties and to assess their performance. The results indicated that increasing the take-up rate leads to increase the ropes' braid angle. Whereas, increasing the tension leads to obtain ropes of low linear density with high stress and modulus. Ropes of lower strain were attained by increasing the take-up and decreasing the tension rates. Furthermore, the rope sample produced with pattern 2/2 using the high take-up and medium tension rate achieved the highest mechanical properties of high stress, modulus with low strain among all rope samples in the three groups.

Breeding high‐yield upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) lines with high‐quality fibre by mutation

AbstractThe yield and fibre quality of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) cultivars are very difficult to improve simultaneously. Attempts to breed upland cotton cultivars with high‐quality fibre that can spin more than 40 yarn count (Ne) and present yields equal to those of commercial cultivars have not been successful. The seeds of the high‐yield upland cotton line Tai 8033 were mutagenized in a Chinese Practice No. 8 recoverable satellite, and the mutated line was selected to produce high‐quality and high‐yield lines by pedigree selection. The eight mutated lines fit the Chinese standard of high‐quality cotton class I, were suitable for spinning more than 40 Ne and had yields that were 12.7%, 7.1% and 3.5% higher than the current control cultivar yield in the cotton cultivation area tested in Jiangsu Province. The fibre of one line successfully spun 80 Ne that fit the high‐quality yarn standards. After seeds were mutagenized by exposure to a space environment in a satellite, the fibre quality of upland cotton cultivars was improved through pedigree selection.

The size prediction and auto-generation of garment template

PurposeThe size prediction of garment is an important part in the process of the garment design and production, and it is also one of the most important features in warp-knitted computer-aided design system. The purpose of this paper is to realize the auto-generation of the garment templates using JavaScript and WebGL technologies, based on the prediction of the size of warp-knitted seamless sportswear.Design/methodology/approachThe warp-knitted jacquard technology is used to produce the warp-knitted seamless sportswear, which is divided into suits and tights. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, the dimensions of four kinds of jacquard patterns knitted under different knitting conditions are measured and the crosswise and longitudinal size shrinkage percentages are also calculated. Then, the relationship between the yarn count and the drawing density as well as the size shrinkage percentage is studied and a size prediction model for warp-knitted jacquard fabric is established. Next, according to the results of the size calculation, the point positions of the garment boundary in the mathematical coordinate system is determined. The color formula is built by the two-dimensional mathematical matrix. Finally, combined with the coordinate position and color information, the template can be drawn automatically.FindingsBased on the size prediction model of warp-knitted garment, the template generation of warp-knitted full-form sportswear on WebGL-enabled web browser is realized, which is proven to be an effective computer-aided design method for warp-knitted garments.Research limitations/implicationsBecause of limited researches, only two groups of yarns and four kinds of jacquard patterns were studied. A vaster database should be built and smooth curve, accurate coordinate needs to be optimized in the further research.Practical implicationsThe size prediction model for warp-knitted jacquard garment and garment template auto-generation of warp-knitted computer-aided design system will simplify the fabric technical design process, shorten design time and improve the efficiency of new product development.Social implicationsThe size prediction model for warp-knitted jacquard garment and garment template auto-generation of warp-knitted computer-aided design system will provide the industries a guidance for new sample development and it also can shorten the development time and lower cost.Originality/valueThis author analyzes the relationship between the size characteristics and knitting technology of warp-knitted jacquard patterns, proposes a model of size prediction and realizes the auto-drawing of the garment template in the warp-knitted CAD system, which provides a reference for the new product design and development of warp-knitted seamless sportswear.

A complete comparison between JUTTON & COTTON-increase jute dependency instead of cotton

Jute producing sector is one in every of the oldest ancient manufacturing sectors of East Pakistan. As a lignocellulosic natural fibre jute possesses exhausting and harsh qualities that build it troublesome to provide attire and alternative fancy materials used in our daily life. Jute-Cotton mix is one in every of the doable choices to cut back the reliableness on the cotton. The aim of this work is to characterize the Jute-cotton alloyed material. During this work 100 gift cotton material is compared with a jute-cotton alloyed fabric. material samples like weave style, yarn count, material density, cowl issue, weight per unit space (g/m²), material strength, colouring performances like wash and rubbing fastness are evaluated. The reflection factor attempt to color strength K/S values of reactive colored material and basic dyed fabric samples were additionally studied. The experimental works are done at Dyeing laboratory and textile testing & quality control laboratory of Textile Engineering College, Noakhali.