Asbestos Fibre Properties and Uses
What is Asbestos Fibre? The most important fiber material among the mineral fibers is asbestos (AS), which had been used as early as 2500 years ago. Mineral fibers are of …
Techniques of Dyeing Cotton with Indigo
Indigo is probably the most important single textile dye worldwide. The demand for indigo depends greatly on fashion. In comparison with other dyes, indigo occupies a special position because it …
Comber Machine and Combing Process | Advantages of Combing Process
Combing Action: Combing is a process which is introduced into the spinning of finer and high-quality yarns from cotton. It is carried out in order to improve the quality of …
Physical, Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Jute Fibre
Define Jute Fibre: Jute is a long, soft, shiny important natural bast fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. Jute fibre is basically lignocellulosic, biodegradable, and renewable. Owing …
Fancy Yarn: Types, Properties, Manufacturing Process and Application
What is Fancy Yarn? The term ‘fancy yarns’ may be taken to cover all fancy and novelty effects, while ‘fancy doubled yarns’ covers yarn and fiber effects. Color effects and …
Problems in Dyeing with Reactive Dyes, Direct Dyes, Sulphur Dyes and Vat Dyes
Dyeing Problems: There are a number of problems of the reproducibility and difficulties in obtaining right first time dyeing. Two important aspects of dyeing, namely dye variables and system variables, …
Properties and Uses of Different Active Smart Textile Materials
Active Smart Textile Materials: Active textiles are those clothes that provide care, freshness, comfort and protection for your skin. Active textiles bring new possibilities to your fashion concepts and collections. …