Research Journal of Textile and Apparel: Volume 24 Issue 3

Functional textiles for prevention of pressure ulcers – a review

Monica Puri Sikka, Samridhi Garg

This paper aims to summarize researches conducted related to functional textiles for prevention of pressure ulcers and critical analysis of the outcomes to pave path for the…

Effect of rinse cycle softener treatment on the low-stress mechanical properties of cotton-woven fabric

R. Rathinamoorthy, K. Gayathri Shree, R. Vaijayanthi, M. Brindha, A. Narmatha

The application of rinse cycle softener after the household laundry process has become more common in recent times. This study aims to understand the effect of repeated rinse…

Are customers satisfied? Study of the problems currently prevailing in the plus size women’s wear market in Sri Lanka

Niromi Seram, Kethmini Kumarasiri

Plus size clothing is becoming a fashion trend worldwide due to the body positivity movement sparked off by the growing obesity rates and fat shaming incidents reported around the…

Effect of finishing chemicals on tearing strength of plain-woven cotton fabric

Priyanka Gupta, Manas Datta Roy, Subrata Ghosh

This paper aims to assess the relationships amongst the tearing strength of fabrics after each chemical processing stage and after finishing of plain-woven cotton fabric. An…

A flexible ergonomic redesign of the sewing machine workstation

Amira Mohamed Eladly, Mohamed Gaber Abou-Ali, Aida Mohamed Sheta, Sherwet Hussein EL-Ghlomy

The apparel industry is a labor-intensive industry, which depends mainly on the performance of the worker. The purpose of this study is to present an ergonomic redesign of the…

Influence of gin trash bacteria broth treatment on cotton fibres

Ann Wairimu Mburu, Josphat Igadwa Mwasiagi, Joseph Kinyanjui Muiruri

Bacterial exopolysaccharides (eps) have fascinating chemical compositions, properties and structures which could be used in the modification of natural fibres. Bacterial eps have…

Impact of cotton parameters on sensorial comfort of woven fabrics

Desalegn Atalie, Gideon Kipchirchir Rotich

For cloths having direct contact with the skin, comfort properties are a priority than the physical and mechanical properties. Innerwear clothes should induce pleasant feelings…