Problems and Their Remedies in Polyester Processing-Part I
The estimated polyester fibre production, in 2007, was 34 million tons (approx)-39.7% of the whole textile fibre production-while, cotton production was 28 million tons (approx) and other cellulosic fibres, 2.8 million tons (approx). On a positive note, polyester fibres are estimated to g ...
[ By Hiral Shah ]

Cotton Fabric Printing with Reactive Dye using Guar Gum
A 3-per cent concentration of guar gum will be the better alternative for large-scale printing of cotton in home furnishing industries, find ...
[ By Priyanka Kesarwani, Archana Singh ]

A Comparative Study of Different Stone and Bio-stone Washing of Denim
Denim washing is known as one of the finishing treatment that has vast usage because of creating special appearance and updating clothes. Washing jean clothes are being developed and technology of denim washing is the main part of clothes Industry. ...
[ By M. Montazer and A. Sadeghian Maryan ]

Applied Technology: Applying Antimicrobials to Textiles
There are many options to weigh when considering which antimicrobial is best for a particular product. Application method is an important aspect ...
[ By Maria C. Thiry ]

Starch Amide Produced from Tamarind Kernel Powder
An aqueous liquid of polyvinyl alcohol (cold) treated with particular proportions of urea and hydrated sodium acetate to produce acetamide, carbamic acid, carbonic acid and ammonium hydroxide and added in an amount of 13% to 19% by weight with Tamarind Kernel Powder (TKP) which is cooked ...
[ By Ujjwal Mukherjee ]