In this study, okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) bast fibers and corn (Zea mays L.) husk fibers were extracted via different degumming methods and subjected to different chemical treatments including a...

Effects of chemical treatments and degumming methods on physical and mechanical properties of okra bast and corn husk fibers

\nPurpose\nThe conversion of fabric into a garment involves many interactions such as the selection of suitable sewing thread, optimization of sewing parameters, ease of conversion of fabric into the garment and actual performance of the sewn fabric during wear of the garment. The adjustment of all sewing parameters is necessary to ensure quality. The purpose of this paper is to define the parameters that affect seam quality comprehensively.\n\n\nDesign/methodology/approach\nThis study primarily focuses on the studies dealing with the effect of various parameters on-seam quality in detail. A systematic literature review was conducted.\n\n\nFindings\nThe interactions between parameters may lead to different results than the effect of a single parameter. In addition, changing some parameters may have a positive effect on one element of seam quality while having a negative effect on another. For this reason, it is very important to properly select the parameters according to the specific end use of the garment products and also to consider the interactions.\n\n\nOriginality/value\nThe knowledge of various factors that affect seam quality will be helpful for manufacturers to improve production performance and to be able to produce high-quality seam.\n

The parameters affecting seam quality: a comprehensive review

The acoustic properties of natural fiber-reinforced composites should be identified before using these materials in various engineering applications including sound and vibration isolation. This st...

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Jute and luffa fiber-reinforced biocomposites: Effects of sample thickness and fiber/resin ratio on sound absorption and transmission Loss Performance

Mycelium-bonded bio-composites are promising new materials for replacing non-sustainable products. In such composite systems, fungal mycelia work as an adhesive, bonding together lignocellulosic substrate particles. In this work, we focus on the two groups of mycelium-bonded bio-composites: as-grown foams and hot-pressed (densified) panels. We used Trametes versicolor mycelium and yellow birch wood particles as a substrate and incubated the mixture for up to 30 days. We investigated the relationship between mycelium growth and essential end-use properties. We revealed that in as-grown foams, mycelial colonization does not significantly alter physical and mechanical properties but can reduce sound absorption. In contrast, increased mycelial density in hot-pressed panel products resulted in an increasing modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and internal bond strength. In hot pressed panels, mycelia appear to act as an adhesive to bond particles forced into contact during compaction. 

Insight into mycelium-lignocellulosic bio-composites: essential factors and properties

The interfacial compatibility of the natural filler and synthetic polymer is the key performance characteristic of biocomposites. The fillers are chemically modified, or coupling agents and compatibilisers are used to ensure optimal filler-polymer compatibility. Hence, we have investigated the effect of compatibilisation strategies of olive pits (OP) flour content (10, 20, 30, and 40%wt.) filled with recycled low-density polyethylene (rLDPE) on the chemical, physical, mechanical, and thermal behaviour of the developed biocomposites. In this study, we aim to investigate the filler-polymer compatibility in biocomposites by employing novel strategies for the functionalisation of OP filler and/or rLDPE matrix. Specifically, four cases are considered: untreated OP filled rLDPE (Case 1), treated OP filled rLDPE (Case 2), treated OP filled functionalised rLDPE (Case 3), and treated and functionalised OP filled functionalised rLDPE (Case 4). In general, the evaluation of the performance of biocomposites facilitated the application of OP industrial waste as an eco-friendly reinforcing agent for rLDPE-based biocomposites. Furthermore, surface treatment and compatibilisation improved the properties of the developed biocomposites over untreated filler or uncoupled biocomposites. Besides that, the compatibilisers used aided in reducing water uptake and improving thermal behaviour, which contributed to the stability of the manufactured biocomposites.

Evaluation of Novel Compatibility Strategies for Improving the Performance of Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Based Biocomposites.

An attempt has been made to study the effect of thickness and compactness of natural fibre assembly in the reduction of noise. Fourteen available natural fibres i.e. banana, bhimal, roselle, coconu...

Noise control material using jute (Corchorus olitorius): effect of bulk density and thickness

The current research was conducted to determine the effect of pre-heating and coating of jute fabric with poly(vinyl acetate) for the improvement of the mechanical performance of jute fabric reinfo...

Poly(vinyl acetate)-coated jute fabric reinforced polyester composite with enhanced mechanical performance: Interfacial hydrogen bond and autohesion mechanism:

Effect of pore size and its distribution on the noise reduction coefficient of jute felt were studied through capillary flow porometer and impedance tube. The inter-criteria correlation method was ...

Jute Felt for Noise Reduction: Understanding Effect of Pore Size Distribution

Cotton yarns were modified with pyrrole in the presence of ferric chloride following a dip-nip-dry technique. Treatment of cotton with 23.4% aqueous pyrrole followed by treatment with 40.6% aqueous ferric chloride and subsequent drying in atmospheric air produced balanced improvements in the properties of the yarn such as conductivity, tensile strength and extensibility. Among the three types of yarns such as ring spun, rotor spun and friction spun considered for such treatment, ring spun yarn performed best in respect of conductivity and retention of strength. Examination of surface morphology of yarns by scanning electron microscopy revealed a common discontinuity in the growth of polypyrrole along the length of the yarns spun using friction spinning and rotor spinning systems. Such discontinuity was caused by the wrapper fibres. Ring spun yarn, on the other hand, allowed a continuous spiral growth and deposition of polypyrrole in the inter-fibre space and on the surface of the yarn. Study of py...

Development of biodegradable conductive cotton yarns by in-situ polymerisation of pyrrole

Purpose




The focus of this research is to identify the optimum commercial grade sewing thread and stitch density to be used with woven linen shirting fabric used in making men’s formal shirt. Maximum seam efficiency and interaction between the process parameters were assessed.




Design/methodology/approach




The classical method of optimisation involves varying one variable at a time and keeping the others constant. This is often useful, but it does not explain the effect of interaction between the variables under consideration. In this study, the response surface methodology was used for securing a more accurate optimisation of seam quality (seam efficiency) of woven linen shirting fabric. The response surface method is an empirical statistical technique used for multiple regression analysis of quantitative data obtained from statistically designed experiments by solving the multivariate equations simultaneously. Through this system, the input level of each process parameter, i.e. variable and the level of the selected response (seam efficiency), can be quantified. The central composite, Box–Behnken, is the common design used here.




Findings




The maximum seam efficiency is 79.62 per cent and 83.13 per cent in warp and weft direction, respectively, with optimum areal density (G) of 110 g/m2 of woven linen shirting fabric. The most suitable stitch density and ticket number of commercial grade sewing thread for woven linen shirting fabric are 13-13.5 and 40, respectively.




Practical implications




This study could help apparel manufacturers to evaluate seam quality, i.e. seam efficiency of woven linen fabric for men’s shirting, more effectively from the proposed regression model. The optimisation of the commercial grade sewing thread size and stitch density used in this study for woven linen shirting fabric within the range of 110-150 g/m2 will facilitate apparel engineers in production planning and quality control.




Originality/value




There is dearth of research on seam quality for woven linen shirting fabric using commercial grade sewing thread and engineering of prediction regression model for the estimation of seam efficiency by using process parameters, namely, fabric G, thread size and thread density and their interaction.

Devarun Nath

Papers

Noise control material using jute (Corchorus olitorius): effect of bulk density and thickness

Poly(vinyl acetate)-coated jute fabric reinforced polyester composite with enhanced mechanical performance: Interfacial hydrogen bond and autohesion mechanism:

Jute Felt for Noise Reduction: Understanding Effect of Pore Size Distribution

Development of biodegradable conductive cotton yarns by in-situ polymerisation of pyrrole

Seam efficiency of woven linen shirting fabric: process parameter optimisation