040046   SHANMUGAM N, SHAKYAWAR D B, JOSE S, KUMAR A, KADAM V (Textile Manufacture and Textile Chemistry Div, ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar- 304 501, Rajasthan, Email: dr.shanmugam@gmail.com) : Blending of comber noil and raw wool and its effect on blanket properties. Indian J Small Rumin 2020, 26(1), 112-6.

An exploratory research was carried out to examine the effects of blending comber noil with raw wool on the properties of woollen blanket. Four types of blankets were prepared by keeping comber noil levels at 10, 20, 30 and 40 % with Bharat Merino and Chokla raw wool in the blends. Yarn realization and yarn breaking load decreased (P<0.05) with increasing in noil in blends. Thickness of blanket and bending length of warp and weft increased significantly (P<0.05) with the addition of noil. Increase in noil in the blend ratio did not affect the abrasion loss. Dynamic friction coefficient got reduced (P<0.05) with the addition of noil in the blend ratio. Thermal resistance progressively increased with increase in noil in blend ratio and the maximum smoothness was observed on maximum noil percentage. The sensation of coldness and warmth (qmax) was improved with addition of noil. It was concluded that 30 % comber noil can be added with fine and medium wool to get good thermal and smoothness properties of woollen blanket.

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026169   SIVASAKTHI E, ARORA C (Leather Design Dep, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi) : Developing a scientific approach towards design and manufacture of Indian men's work place casual footwear. Int J Multidiscip Res Dev 2018, 5(4), 203-8.

Due to the lack of Indian sizing surveys, footwear manufacturers are forced to use the size charts of other countries where the anthropometric make of the population is very different from that of India. This results in manufacturing of a product which might not fit the Indian feet types. A research proposal has been submitted wherein parameters of lasts of five styles of existing Indian men's work place casual footwear would be measured and compared against the appropriate Bureau of Indian Standards guidelines. Thereafter, identified anthropometric measurements of feet of Indian office going men would be measured, computed and based on analysis of the results, requirement of unique lasts for different ethnic groups in the population would be ascertained. Based on the parameters proposed through the report submitted to UNIDO, lasts for mode sizes would be constructed for five styles of Indian men's work place casual footwear and pairs of shoes would be constructed on the redesigned lasts and SATRA Footwear Comfort Index would be computed along with assessment of long term comfort using EMED pressure measuring insole checking for even pressure distribution at the plantar surface of the foot while walking on treadmill at a specified speed, using peak pressure, pressure - time integral and maximal area and other variables in data analysis, as well as SATRA dynamic shock absorption. Thus the core objective of the proposal is to improve the satisfaction of Indian men while wearing work place casual footwear. The findings would lead to a scientific approach towards design and manufacture of work place casual men's footwear in India, which in turn would contribute to better fit, comfort and consumer satisfaction.

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026168   ISLAM R M S (Leather Technology Dep, Bangladesh Coll of Leather Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh) : History of leather business and future perspective in Bangladesh. Int J Multidiscip Res Dev 2018, 5(3), 24-7.

The study aims at to known the history of leather business and future perspective in Bangladesh. The leather industrial sector of Bangladesh has been almost entirely supported by local raw material resources while 1.0 million live cattle are imported every year from neighbouring countries to meet our protein demand adding extra number of raw hides and skins. Bangladesh process 85,000 tons’ raw hides and skins per year. Among those 40 % are done during the Qaurbani time (75 days) at 450 tons’/day rate and rests are processed in 225 days at 230 tons’/day production rate. Value addition of leather and leather goods and footwear exports on averages 85 % local and 15 % foreign. About 40-100 tannery units among 206 are now in operation in the sector. To prosper in the future, our tanneries must remain at the forefront of technological development.

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024907   SHASHIDHAR A, ARZA S, DAS A, BHATTACHARYA S, SHIVAKUMAR S (Microbiology Dep, Jain Univ, Bangalore 560011, Email: sk.srividya@jainuniversity.ac.in) : Neutral avicelase from Serratia marcescens with denim biofinishing potential. J Sci Ind Res 2018, 77(2), 120-4.

Screening of 13 avicelase positive bacterial isolates obtained from soil and leaf litter proved isolate L4 to be a potent avicelase producer with highest zone of clearance (25 mm) and Enzymatic index of 1.8. The phylogenetic tree constructed on the basis of 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed its closeness to Serratia marcescens WW4 and was designated as Serratia marcescens L4. Maximum avicelase (8.2 IU) production by S. marcescens was supported at pH 7.0, 30°C with CMC (5 g/L). Avicelase production was repressed by sugars and showed non-dependence on metal ions. Among agrowastes, potato peel supported the highest activity (6.4 IU). The enzyme showed pH and temperature optima of 7.0 and 55°C and retained almost 72% activity at 55°C up to 2 h. Enzymatic biofinishing at pH 7.0, 55°C and 2 h incubation revealed some amount of weight loss, indigo dye and reducing sugar release from the denim fabric. Thus the neutral avicelase of S. marcescens may find application in denim biofinishing with reduced backstaining.

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024906   ALAGARSAMY V A V, ANDIYAPPAN K, AVULIYA S A K, ABUBACKER T A (Bharathiar Univ, Coimbatore- 641 046, Email: vishmikrish@gmail.com) : Retarding of preliminary chemical pollutants from dye industry effluents by metal nano particles, synthesized using flower extract of Catharanthus roseus. Orient J Chem 2018, 34(1), 381-93.

The present research discussed usage of 3 inorganic nano-substances in order to retard chemical pollutants from coloured effluents of dye industry and tanneries. These 3 inorganic Nano metal particles synthesized from MgSO₄, CuSO₄.5H₂O and FeSO₄.7H₂O with rose petals extract Catharanthus roseus. To assess the feasibility of using these nano particles as low-cost adsorbents for suppressing preliminary chemical pollutants in coloured effluents. Also compared and investigated the ability of these 3 nano materials due to using flower extract of Catharanthus roseus petals, in order to retard preliminary chemical pollutants quantity such as pH, Alkalinity, hardness, TDS, BOD, COD, Sulphide, Sulphate, Nitrate, Ca, Mg, Phosphate, Na and K. These synthesized 3 nano materials characterized by UV-Visible spectroscopic analysis, FT-IR Spectroscopic analysis and, X-ray Diffraction (XRD) studies.

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024905   ABOLTAKHTY H, RASHIDI A, YAZDANSHENAS M E, SHAHIDI S (Textile, Science and Research Branch Dep, Islamic Azad Univ, Iran, Email: rashidi50@yahoo.com) : Effect of nitrogen plasma treatment and direct dye on zeta potential of cotton fabric. Orient J Chem 2018, 34(1), 301-13.

In this paper, cotton fabrics were washed, bleached and then treated with low-temperature plasma of nitrogen then dyed with direct dyes. Some properties of the samples such as zeta potential, weight loss, crystal intensity, dyeability and washing fastness were investigated. The relative color strength and reflection properties of dyed samples were measured by using reflective spectrophotometry. The morphological changes of cotton samples after nitrogen plasma were studied by scanning electron microscope. Also chemical changes and zeta potential of samples have been investigated by using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and zeta sizer respectively. The results show that zeta potential of cotton fabrics influenced by plasma treatment and also dye, plasma treatment cause to improve color strength near 20%.

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024904   PARGAI D, JAHAN S (Clothing and Textiles Dep, G. B. Pant Univ of Agriculture and Technology, Uttarakhand, Email: pargai.deepti16@gmail.com) : Utilization of Citrus limetta peels waste to incorporate UV protective properties into cotton fabric : A sustainable approach for preventing UV induced skin problems. Environ Ecol 2018, 36(1), 75-9.

Various renowned organizations has warned about the harmful effect of UV radiation and advised to take precaution against these UV rays. Hence there is need to search out a preventive measure which can prevent these harmful effect of UV radiation from the Sun. Clothing which covers the most of the part of the skin can also act as a protective measure but not all clothing available in the market can provide protection form these UV rays. There is need to incorporate the UV protection properties in to the fabric. In the present study Citrus limetta were utilized to incorporate UV protection properties into the fabric. It was found in the present study that the extract of Citrus limetta peels can be utilized to incorporate UV protection properties in to the fabric and further helpful to prevent UV induced skin problems.

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024903   BHANDARI B, RANI A (Clothing and Textiles Dep, G.B.Pant Univ of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar- 263 145, Email: babita.bhandari55555@gmail.com) : Dyeing of protein fabrics exploring locally available weed plant. J Appl Nat Sci 2018, 10(1), 475-8.

In the present study weed plants i.e. Lantana camara, Solanum nigrum, Eupatorium adenophorum, Tridax procumbens, Parthenium histerophorus, Sida acuta, Ipomea cairica, Rumex nepalensis, Eclipta prostrate, Girardinia diversifolia, Erigeron bellidioides, Bidens pilosa and Athatoda vasica available in hilly as well as Tarai regions of Uttarakhand were collected, dried and powdered. The powdered dye materials were extracted in distilled water. Subsequently dyeing of wool and silk fabrics was carried out. It was found that various plants like E. adenophorum, R. nepalensis and B. pilosa gave acceptable colour on silk and wool fabric. Therefore some weed plants can be used for textile dyeing which will provide a scope for management of weed plants as well as safety of other useful indigenous plants.

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024902   MADAN S, SACHAN P, SINGH U (Environmental Sciences Dep, Gurukul Kangri Univ, Haridwar- 249 404, Email: n.madan79@yahoo.com) : A review on bioremediation of pulp and paper mill effluent ? An alternative to conventional remedial technologies. J Appl Nat Sci 2018, 10(1), 367-74.

At present, a large amount of water required for paper production and various chemicals has been identified in effluents, which is produced at different steps of paper making in paper mills. The pulp and paper industry is typically related to pollution difficulties related to high biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), colour, suspended solids, lignin and chlorinated compounds. Several studies have been made on eliminate these difficulties of pulp and paper effluents, the problem still continues. Although the physical and chemical methods are on the track of treatment, they are not on par with biological treatment because of cost ineffectiveness and residual effects. The biological treatment is known to be effective in reducing the organic load and toxic effects of paper mill effluents. Some microorganisms including bacteria and fungi have been involved in degrading the chemicals present in pulp and paper mill effluent. This article is an overview of the attempts made by several researchers worldwide to use biotechnological methods for degradation of the toxic compounds present in pulp and paper mill effluents by using fungi, bacteria, algae and enzymes. The current study clearly shows that application of native dominant bacterial and fungal isolates may be used for the treatment of large pulp and paper mills effluents.

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024901   BHANDARI B, SINGH S S J, ROSE N M (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar- 125 004, Email: babita.bhandari55555@gmail.com) : Effect of sericin treatment conditions on dye abilty of cotton fabric. J Appl Nat Sci 2018, 10(1), 102-6.

A study was conducted to observe the effect of sericin treatment on dye abilty of cotton fabric using natural dye. Different parameters for sericin treatment were optimized on the basis of maximum percent dye absorption and washing fastness. It was found that 0.5 % (w/v) sericin in the presence of 4% crosslinking agent and 1 % catalyst treated at 70ºC for 45 minutes followed by drying at 70ºC for 4 minutes and curing at 160ºC for 2 minutes increased affinity of selected natural dye i.e. manjistha towards cotton fabric. Dye uptake of sericin treated fabric increased from 19.5% to 31.7% after application of sericin using all the optimized variables.

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023888   KULKARNI N, PARWATE D (National Institute of Miners Health, JNARDDC Campus, Nagpur, Email: npk1978@yahoo.com) : Evaluation of advanced NAA and AAS techniques against conventional techniques for analysis of metals in bauxite ores. Analyt Chem Lett 2017, 7(4), 458-69.

Mining, as a whole has the potential to shape and affect economies directly and indirectly. India as a country is endowed with huge reserves of many minerals. The current study focuses on evaluation of the conventional analytical techniques used post mining of bauxite ore against the advanced Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) and Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) for analysis of its constituent metals. Detection levels of AAS showed the lowest levels of concentration for all metals when compared to wet chemical and NAA results. While this may be attributed to dilution errors associated with AAS, consistency was also observed to be lacking between the two technically superior methods viz. AAS and NAA. Though predictability could be established post statistical deliberations for NAA results of aluminium and titaniu) using corresponding regression equations of wet chemical analysis, the same was not observed to be desirable for iron quantification by NAA. This may in turn be due to minimal sample losses in wet chemical analysis and the total absence of the same in NAA technique which requires zero handling thus minimizing scope of human errors. 

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023887   DEVI S, PUNIA P, PRUTHI N, SISODIA N (Clothing and Textile Dep, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture Univ, Hisar, Haryana, Email: saroj.308@gmail.com) : Transformation of Kantha traditional embroidery: As fabric painting. Indian J Tradit Know 2017, 16(4), 720-5.

Rising concern in traditional Indian embroideries for their time consuming techniques and out dated look and reaching the art of painting at its highest degree of excellence, demands for revival of traditional Indian embroideries. These require bringing them into contemporary look and developed through faster techniques. Fabric painting is an innovative, economical and time saving technique as compare to the embroidery. Present study was conducted for transforming Kantha traditional embroidery designs for fabric painting on jacket for its revival at Hisar, India. Fifteen motifs were explored from market survey, 3 designs were developed and selected from them and finally three placement-design combinations were selected for developing final products. Six jackets were developed, i.e., three with embroidery and three with painting. On the basis of experts' preferences for developed jackets on various parameters, fabric painting technique was most preferred technique on the basis of overall appearance was considered best. The study will serve guidelines for a new designer to develop articles of same look from traditional embroidery technique with less time consuming techniques. It will open a new vista for women entrepreneur to make low cost articles with great demand. It will also enhance aesthetic beauty of traditional Kantha embroidery.

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023886   BAINS S, KAUR R, SETHI M (Apparel and Textile Science Dep, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Punjab, Email: sandeepct@pau.edu) : The plight of Indian women in agriculture. Agric update 2017, 12(3), 512-5.

The status of women in a society is assessed by the recognition given to their participation and contribution in various fields. When we assess the number of women in farming activities, we realize the impact of the crisis prevailing in the agriculture sector. The seminal role played by our women in the enterprise of agriculture and its related activities has never been documented. Most certainly, our agriculture would not have sustained thus far without the role played by our women in its domain. Women with lower literacy levels and financial income as compared to their male counterparts may be unable to read leaflets or purchase protective equipment, putting their health at risk. 

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023220   Sharma B;Punia P;Khambra K (Textile and Apparel Designing Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: bhartisharma2019@gmail.com) : Enrichment techniques used for making fertilizer bags products. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(2), 286-7.

Enrichment technique is used for enhancing the outlook of any product. Embroidery is one of the surface enrichment techniques. Embroidery is the embellishment or decoration done on fertilizer bags to increase the beauty of the products. Applique is a work laid or applied on another material. The technique is very common in some kinds of textiles, but may be applied to many materials. Applique is a technique used to decorate an aspect of a garment or product. The technique is accomplished either by hand or machine. In the present study, canvas embroidery and applique work were done on the fertilizer bags products. It was found that the enrichment techniques enhanced the outlook of fertilizer bags products.

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023219   Puspa;Singh V;Punia P (Textile & Apparel Designing Dep, CCS Haryana Agricultural Univ, Hisar-125 004, Email: ptomer07@gmail.com) : Consumer perception of woven and embellished designs. Ann Agri Bio Res 2017, 22(2), 288-90.

Weaving developed so far back in pre-history that almost every culture has attributed its invention to a god or goddess and some have elaborated mythological scenes. This may be because craftsmen living in the countryside were influenced by nature, festivals and ceremonies. The perception of the consumers regarding comparison of oven and embellished designs was studied by taking their opinion for - 403 - positive and negative statements. The responses were obtained as strongly agree, agree and somewhat agree scoring 3, 2 and 1, respectively, and for negative statements it as reverse. Majority of the respondents had low opinion about the statement that 'products do not match with the consumer requirements', 'no need to diversify the weaving techniques' and 'it is just wastage of time' scoring 1.60, 1.50 and 1.09, respectively. It can be concluded that the consumers had high opinion about the embellishment techniques as these helped in breaking the monotony of woven products and provided variation to existing techniques.

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022246   Jadav K M;Gowda K N N (NO, , <35>304, 4th Cross, 4th Main, D-Group Layout, Srigandhadakaval, Vishwaneedam Post, Bangalore-560 091, Email: krishma.jadav@gmail.com) : Antibacterial and antioxoidant properties of silk fabric dyed with Cichorium intybus root extract. Int J Pharmac 2017, 4(9), 299-304.

The present study was conducted to investigate the color strength (K/S), color fastness, antibacterial and antioxidant properties of silk using fabric Cichorium intybus root extract as a natural dye. Comparative results of color fastness (fastness to wash, rub, light and perspiration) and colorimetric properties (CIELab and K/S values) of dyed silk samples were studied to quantify the effect of mordants and mordanting method. Alum and Myrobalan were used as mordants. Three methods of mordanting techniques were used (pre, meta and post mordanting). The samples showed acceptable color strength and color fastness values. The antibacterial activity of the dyed samples with and without mordants was tested against common pathogens Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The antioxidant property of the dyed fabric was analyzed by DPPH method. Cichorium intybus proved to be very effective in inhibiting microbial growth. The results of DPPH assay were positive for all the samples. The dyeing of silk fabric with Cichorium intybus root extract provided a multifunctional textile material with both antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

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021279   Sasikala P;Thangamani P (Textile Technology Dep, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore) : Study on the effectiveness of bamboo blended fabrics on UV protection for maternity wear. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(6), 54-6.

With the depletion of layer the earth become vulnerable for exposure of harmful UV radiations. The harmful UV rays reduce the effectiveness of folic acid supplementation by 20% with pregnant women. Hence, clothing with inherent property of UV protection is envisaged. In this paper, the UV protection characteristics of bamboo material blended with cotton, polyester and modal are investigated at three levels of fibre ratio. The test results showed that bamboo/modal blends are significantly better than bamboo/cotton and bamboo/polyester fabrics.

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019337   Tyagi I;Goel A (Clothing and Textiles Dep, College of Home Science G.B.P.U.A. & T., Pantnagar) : Review on natural fiber composites. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(2), 54-6.

The mass production of glass fiber and other synthetic fiber reinforced petroleum based plastics has been causing many environmental problems. These include increase in the number of landfills required, depletion of petroleum reserves, and increase in the amount of CO₂ emitted into the atmosphere. Besides, the greatest problem of using such materials is how to conveniently dispose of them once they have come to the end of their useful life span. Therefore, there has been growing interest in the use of natural cellulosic fibres as the reinforcement for polymeric matrix and it was noted that, adding natural powder or fibre to plastics provides a cost reduction to the plastic industry and improves the physical and mechanical properties.

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019336   Tarafder N (NO, Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, Pipulpati, Hooghly) : Material characteristics of bullet proof vests as protective garments. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(1), 10-15.

Bullet proof vest protects the wearer from most pistol and revolver bullets and from fragments of explosive devices such as grenades. One of the first commercially sold bullet proof armor was produced by a tailor in Dublin, Ireland in 1840. Light weight, soft and high performance Soft Armor Insert Panel (SAP) is the main ballistic system of bullet proof vests/jackets. By 1973, researchers at the Army's Arsenal responsible for the bullet proof vest design had developed a garment made of seven layers of Kevlar fabric for use in the battle fields. When carbon nano-tubes are made into yarns they provide flexibility, high electrical conductivity, durability / stability and absorb electromagnetic waves. In recent years, advances in material science have opened the door to the idea of a literal bullet proof vest, without the assistance of additional metal or ceramic plates. This review article illustrates the material characteristics of bullet proof vests as protective garments.

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019335   Senthilkumar P (Textile Technology Dep, PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu, Coimbatore) : Textiles in wound dressing - part 2. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(2), 48-53.

During recent years there has been a growing demand for biological dressings, which could protect the wound in an individual phase of healing. An important and growing part of the textile industry is the medical and related healthcare and hygiene sector. The extent of the growth is due to constant improvements and innovations in both textile technology and medical procedures. In today's world there are various wound dressing with different types of chemicals. In the textile sector use of as much of the natural products as is possible is preferred. This paper reviews types of wounds, their characteristics, classification of wound dressings, wound healing mechanism, requirements of wound dressing, traditional wound dressings, textile materials used in wound dressing.

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019334   Pargai D;Gahlot M;Jahan S (Clothing and Textiles Dep, G.B. Pant Univ of Agriculture and technology, Pantnagar) : Value addition of nettle (girardinia diversifolia) fabric using cutch (acacia catechu) dye. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(1), 20-4.

The main objective of the present study was the optimization of cutch dye (natural dye) on nettle fabric for enhancing UV protection properties of the fabric. Cutch dye was extracted at different pH and optimum pH was selected on the basis of colour strength (K/S) and visual evaluation. Further dyeing of nettle fabric was done at different concentrations of dye and optimum concentration of dye was selected. The K/S, colour fastness and UPF of dyed and mordanted nettle fabric samples were assessed. The highest UPF rating 130 (i.e. excellent protection category) was observed at 6% concentration of cutch dyed sample.

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019333   Pant S;Juneja S (NO, , Clothing and Textiles, Faculty of Home Science, Banasthali Univ) : Performance of soya : Wool blended yarns. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(1), 7-9.

Effect of blending soyabean fibre (S) with merino wool fiber (M) on properties of yarn has been reported. Soyabean and wool fibres were blended in three different ratios viz., S80/M20, S70/M30, and S50/M50. For each blend ratio yarns of 30Ne were prepared on ring spinning system. The yarns were tested for various properties. Blending of Soyabean fiber with wool fibre made the processing easier on ring spinning system. S80/M20 and S70/M30 yarns can be prepared with no severe impact on performance. The paper describes the performance of the blended yarns.

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019332   Murgod S B;Naik P Y;Mathiazhagan P;Naik S V (NO, Demonstration cum Technical Service Centre, Hindupur) : Impact of integrated skill development scheme (ISDS) by central silk board for silk sector. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(2), 43-7.

Andhra Pradesh being in second place to contribute the silk production in the country has spread wide enough, its on-farm and non-farm silk activities over the last couple of years, especially during X Plan and XI Plan due to concerted efforts of Central Silk Board and Department of Sericulture, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Given by the inadequacy of skilled persons, growth of industry, changing market needs, up-graded technology and to create job opportunities, Central Silk Technological Research Institute (CSTRI), Central Silk Board, Bangalore was assigned with the job of conducting ISDS Programmes. The highlight of the programmes is that 3 candidates emerged out as successful entrepreneurs, who established 3 nos. 10 basin multi-end silk reeling units employing around 30 families. The paper describes the training outcome.

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019331   Malik A (NO, High Performance Textiles Pvt. Ltd, Panipat) : Introduction to personal protective equipment: Part 1 - hand protection. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(2), 57-61.

Owing to the various risks of health and safety of both skilled and unskilled workers in any industry, the - 384 - selection of right set personal protective equipments is very important. A worker can have a serious head injuries or a small injury like a slash on hand while working with sharp objects. In either case, the absence of workers directly impacts the production. In order to protect them from injuries, various protective equipments are required from head to toe positions. If used correctly, these personal protective equipments protect workers from injuries to a greater extent. The paper gives an overview of personal protective equipment for hand protection.

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019330   Bhargava D;Chaturvedi P (Home Science Dep, Banasthali Univ, Rajasthan) : Discharge printing of khadi fabric with calcium bantonite clay and sodium hypochlorite. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(1), 16-19.

Discharge printing is one of the most versatile methods used for introducing design to textile fabrics. In discharge style of printing, the pattern is produced by the chemical destruction of the original dye in the printed areas of the fabric. Present study was under taken to optimize the printing of khadi fabric with calcium bantonite clay as thickening agent and sodium hypochlorite as discharging agent. Five variable of printing process viz. selection of clay, selection of discharging agent, amount of clay, ratio of sodium hypochlorite to calcium bantonite clay and drying time were optimized. It was also concluded that best discharge print on khadi fabric was obtained by calcium bantonite clay as thickener and sodium hypochlorite as discharging agent. It was concluded that optimum amount of clay was 2 g, optimum ratio of calcium bantonite clay to sodium hypochlorite was 1:2 and drying time was 30 minutes in order to obtain the best discharge print on khadi fabric. It was found that the discharge printed fabric with optimized conditions of printing process showed very good to excellent colorfastness properties against sunlight, pressing, rubbing, ironing and washing.

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017364   Ragheb A A;Tawfik S;Abd-El Thalouth J I; Mosaad M M (Textile Research Div, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt, Email: jackyibm@yahoo.com) : Development of printing natural fabrics with curcuma natural dye via nanotechnology. Int J pharm Sci Res 2017, 8(2), 611-20.

The present work is undertaken with a view to harness nanotechnology as one of the most important frontier sciences for development of printing natural fabrics using the most eco-friendly dyes, i.e. natural colors. Curcuma natural dye was studied to clarify the impact of nature of nano-size color particles on size, shape, and particle distribution of the natural dye with comparative studies of the K/S and over all fastness properties of printed samples on natural fabrics (wool, silk and cotton). Results showed that the K/S values of nano samples are higher than original samples, irrespective of the nature of the fabric used and /or the concentration of the coloring matter. Alum mordant incorporated with original curcuma can be omitted, and substituted by nano-curcuma without mordant. K/S values of the pre-mordanting acquired the higher values than the simultaneous mordanting irrespective of the fabric used, or dye particles size used, or curcuma concentrations on using tannic acid mordant. Color fastness to rubbing, and perspiration properties of nano dye is better than the original.

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016381   Xiang-fang R;Lei S;Zhe-bin X (Key Laboratory Eco-Textiles, Jiangnan Univ, Wuxi, China) : Research mode of intelligent and interactive wearable devices for children's safety. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(3), 79-84.

Based on the distinct features of children's physical and psychological needs, and the principles of human-machine interaction, the current paper is aimed to propose a scientific and systematic model for the design of intelligent and interactive wearable device for children's safety. The current study collected and analyzed consumers' multi-dimensional needs towards children's intelligent wearable devices. The interactive methods as well as their different features have been studied between intelligent wearable devices and human body.

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016380   Senthilkumar P;Yeswanthkumar R (Textile Technology Dep, PSG College Technology, Coimbatore) : Simulation and analysis of textile based cricket chest pads using finite element method - part 1. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(3), 85-88.

In today's world textile materials are used for a variety of purposes apart from the convention apparel purpose. One such application is the use of textile materials in sports field. It includes the usage of these materials as sportswear, sporting goods and equipment and also other accessories. In the play area, a player is bound to be subjected to injuries. This work deals with the innovation of providing protection to the players by developing an impact resistant sportswear. The necessity behind the development of an impact resistant wear is that to reduce the severity of the injuries when the player is subjected to a sudden and heavy impact by the sporting equipment or any other factors. Initially the silhouettes have been developed analyzing the movement of the cricket player (batsman) to enhance comfort and performance of the player. The process of identifying a suitable fibre combination is done by developing a simulation of cricket chest pad using AUTOCAD 15.0 and analyzing its performance with the help of ANSYS 15.0 workbench module. The analysis have been carried out with the help of twenty different combinations using six fibres namely aramid, polyester, polypropylene, polyurethane, coir and jute. It is found from the analysis that coir-polypropylene-aramid-polypropylene pad withstands high stress with low displacement and is observed from the simulation analysis that this fibre combination possess excellent - 362 - impact resistance.

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016379   Pan N C;Samanta K K;Ammayappan L;Khan A (Chemical and Biochemical Processing Div, ICAR-National Institute of Research on Jute & Allied Fibre Technology, Kolkata) : Aroma finishing of textiles. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(3), 93-5.

At present to keep the personal as well as professional stress under control people frequently take part in exercise, yoga, leisure and spa. In this regard, textiles with aroma could ensure an energetic, fresh and mind-refreshing feel to its wearer. Indeed it can also control the growth of bacteria and restrict the production of foul smell in fabric. To fulfil such requirement textiles were finished with fragrance of natural lavender, jasmine, Champa, sandalwood and rose water by direct and microencapsulation methods. Microencapsulation process of application enhances durability of finish by making chemical bonds with textile. During the actual usage of such textiles microcapsules get busted either by pressure or friction and the fragrance molecules get diffused in air, making the local atmosphere fresh and pleasant. Typical kerosenic smell of jute batching oil in jute textile was suppressed by application of microencapsulated jasmine oil to make it consumers' acceptable. The β-cyclodextrin and UV curing resin were also explored to enhance the durability of imparted aroma finish. The paper reviews the different technologies.

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016378   Ovali S;Mistik S I;Kocak E D (Textile Engineering Dep, Marmara Univ, Istanbul, Turkey) : Effect of microwave and ultrasonic surface treatments on heat conductivity properties of Luffa cylindrica fibre reinforced polyethylene composites. Int J pharm chem biol Sci 2016, 6(4), 475-8.

Developing new natural fibre reinforced composites is the focus of many researches in recent years. Natural fibre reinforced composites are made from renewable resources and they have less environmental effect in comparison to inorganic fibre reinforced composites. Among the natural fibres, luffa cylindrica fibres are widely available throughout the world. Luffa fibres are known to have - 361 - lignocellulosic fibre characteristics. In this study, luffa cylindrica fibres were treated with acetic acid by using conventional, ultrasonic and microwave methods, then thermoplastic composite structures were produced by using raw and treated luffa cylindrica fibres as reinforcement material. Finally heat conductivity properties of the luffa cylindrica fibre reinforced polyethylene composite structures were investigated.

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016377   Kanade P S (Textile Engg. Dep., The Maharaja Sayajirao Univ of Baroda, Vadodara) : Comparison of structural, mechanical and aesthetic properties of fabrics woven with plain and its derived weaves: part - 1. Man Made Text India 2017, 60(3), 89-92.

Apparel fabrics are available in lot of varieties that may arise due to color, changes in the fineness of constituent yarns and of course the weave. Plain weave is the most simplest of all weaves and endorses dense interlacement amongst the other weave types. Yet minor changes can result in altogether new weaves that are sometimes known as derivatives. As an outcome of these, changes in the mechanical and aesthetic properties may be observed in the resultant fabrics. This paper puts forward study conducted on fabrics with plain weave and its derivatives namely the mat/basket weave, warp and weft rib. The study revealed that compared to the plain weave its derivatives showed improved mechanical properties. The warp rib fabrics showed higher resistance to bending. The warp tensile strength was found well related to the pick density as was end density related to its abrasive strokes. Fabric cover showed good correlation with bursting strength and drape coefficient. The warp and weft cover factors are well related to their bending lengths while weft cover factor showed relation with its crease recovery angle. Rest of the fabrics showed very close results in terms of stiffness. Both warp and weft rib fabrics had lower drape coefficients with mat fabric showing the highest.

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014480   Kathiresan G;Ragunathan S (Mechanical Engineering Dep, SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam, Namakkal District-638 183, Email: kathirmechengg1980@gmail.com) : Impact of drivers for the implementation of green concept in small and medium sized (SMEs) leather industries of northern Tamil Nadu. Rasayan J Chem 2017, 10(3), 723-8.

Eco-friendly structure of supply chain concentrates on the accountability of an organization in valuing the entire ecological effects of yields through its complete life cycle, from the procurement of raw materials to the final utilization and products

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013399   SaravanaKumar T;Soumya P R;MinuManjari V; Aishvariya R E;Akalya N (Fashion Technology Dep, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamilnadu) : Implementation of lean manufacturing tools in garment industry. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(3), 39-43.

For any Company's economy, the industry cost, production time, total quality management and waste reduction have great impact. The investments consumed by the company by eradicating non value added production work and time are very important. Focusing on thes

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013398   Saraf S;Vaidya V K (NO, The Institute of Science, 15, Madam Cama Road, Mumbai-400 032) : Application of response surface methodology for biosorption of reactive dyes from textile effluent using dead fungal biomass of Rhizopus arrhizus NCIM 997. Int J latest Technol Engng Mgmt appl Sci 2017, 6(4), 13-24.

Response Surface Methodology was employed for studying the biosorption of reactive dyes from textile effluent by utilization of dead biomass of Rhizopus Arrhizus in a batch system. Central Composite Design at the specified combinations of four variables (pH, biosorbent dosage, speed of agitation, contact time) was adopted to achieve maximum biosorption. The fitted quadratic model (P<0.0001) was used to arrive at the best operating conditions. Under the following optimum conditions i.e., pH 2.0; biosorbent dosage 3 g/L; speed of agitation 80 rpm and contact time 60 min, 99.60% of the dyes were removed from the wastewater. The mechanism of biosorption was elucidated by FTIR, XRD and BET analysis. This work demonstrated the feasibility of employing Rhizopus Arrhizus as an effective and economical fungal biosorbent for the removal of dyes from the textile effluent.

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013397   Habib M A;Alshammari A G (Chemistry Dep, Science College, Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic Univ (IMSIU), P.O. 90950 (11623), Riyadh, KSA, Email: habib_11m@yahoo.com) : Recycling and utilization of waste deep frying oil in leather industry. Indian J chem Technol 2017, 24(2), 198-205.

The aim of this work is devoted to exploring recycling and application of the waste deep frying oil in the leather industry as a fatliquoring agent. Acid activated local bentonite clay (<126> 8N acid concentration) has been investigated in order to verify its impurities absorbent capacity in the deep frying oil bleaching. The activated sample achieved the ideal bleaching capacity (88.9%) at 3% bentonite dose (based on weight of oil).The bleached oil is sulfated at optimal conditions (15% - 420 - sulfuric acid based on the weight of oil, 30°C and 2 h stirring time). Sulfated oil is evaluated in order to verify their capacity to be used as a leather fatliquoring agent. The analytical data reveal that the desirable ratio of SO₃ (5.5%) that needed to running the sulfated oil in the fatliquoring process has been attained. The aqueous solution of 10% sulfated oil (fatliquor emulsion) show a high degree of stability against metallic ions and pH as well as great ability to penetrate the chrome tanned leather, adding mass to the leather. The mechanical properties enhancement, what are recommended to be in the fatliquored leather has been reached. The microscopic examination of the fatliquored leather surface and fiber bundles shows that the tiny fibers are actually coated with a thin film of fat-liquor.

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012389   Zhu Z;Chen X;Wang M;Lin J (College of Textiles and Graments, Jiangnan Univ, No. 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, P R China, Email: zhuzhifengwu@sina.com.cn) : Toughened cyanoethyl starch by blending with poly(methyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid-co-acrylonitrile) latex for warp sizing. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 100-6.

The effect of an emulsion-copolymerized poly(methyl acrylate-co-acrylic acid-co-acrylonitrile) latex on the toughening of cyanoethyl starch (CES) has been studied through blending to reduce the brittleness of CES film for warp sizing. The toughening has been accessed in terms of breaking elongation, tensile strength, work-at-break, and bending endurance of CES film. Also, the influences of the latex on the adhesion-to-fibre, desizability, and aerobic biodegradation of CES have been examined. The results show that the latex is able to toughen CES film and this ac

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012388   Yilmaz N D;Sulak M;Yilmaz K;Arifuzzaman Khan G M (Textile Engineering Dep, Pamukkale Univ, Denizli 20020, Turkey, Email: naziredyilmaz@gmail.com) : Effect of chemical treatments on physico-chemical properties of fibres from banana fruit and bunch stems. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 111-17.

Fibres have been extracted from fruit and bunch stems of banana plant by water retting and evaluated in terms of their performance characteristics. Banana bunch stem fibres have been found to be superior in terms of fineness, initial modulus and breaking strength, whereas elongation ratio shows an inverse trend. Thus, they have been further treated by bleaching and alkalization. Among the treated fibres, the bleached fibres show the highest initial modulus, breaking tenacity, and the lowest elongation. Alkalization results in increased breaking elongation and decreased initial modulus, whiteness and water absorption. The bunch stem fibres present higher water absorptive capacity and lower whiteness compared to that of fruit stem fibres. The characteristics of these unconventional fibres have been found to be comparable to natural fibres traditionally used in textiles. The ranges for properties of the studied banana fruit and bunch stem fibres in general can be given as: linear density 12.71-20.38 tex, initial moduli 168 -326 cN/tex, breaking tenacity 9.89-13.3 cN/tex, breaking elongation 4.42-16.4%, and moisture content 11.6-15.8%.

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012387   Song J;Wen W;Cui H (Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Aerospace Power System, College of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing Univ of Aeronautics a, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210016, China, Email: dfsongjian2006@126.com) : Finite element analysis of mechanical properties of 2.5D angle-interlock woven composites: Part 1- full-cell model and its validation. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1) , 17-24.

A new parameterized micro-structural model of 2.5D angle-interlock woven composites, named 'full-cell model', has been established. In order to verify the validation of finite element model (FEM) based on the full-cell model, the effective elastic properties and the mechanical response of 2.5D woven composites are presented. Additionally, the effects of fibre aggregation density and thickness on the mechanical properties are also investigated in detail. The experimental results are compared with the values of FEM based on the full-cell model and inner-cell model.

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012386   Murugan R;Karthik T;Dasardan B S;Subramanian V;Shanmugavadivu K (Textile Technology Dep, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-641 004, Email: muruganavd@gmail.com) : Effect of lateral crushing on tensile property of bamboo, modal and tencel fibres. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 107-110.

The effect of lateral crushing on the tensile properties of bamboo, modal and tencel fibres has been investigated. A fibre crushing apparatus has been used for the purpose of lateral crushing of fibres. The influence of transverse compression on the axial mechanical properties of these fibres has been analysed. The study reveals that modal fibre sustained a higher loss in tensile properties compared to bamboo and tencel. The general phenomenon obtained from the study is that the percentage loss of strength and breaking extension varies from one fibre to another based on the fibre type and morphology.

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012385   Merati A A;Moazeni N (Textile Engineering Dep, Advanced Textile Materials and Technology Research Institute, Amirkabir Univ of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Email: merati@aut.ac.ir) : New technique of producing silver of estabragh fibres. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 72-6.

In order to produce a 100% Estabragh sliver, an experimental apparatus has been designed and assembled. The sliver of Estabragh fibres has been produced and the arrangement of fibres in the sliver is studied. The results show that the fibres are arranged approximately parallel in the sliver. The angle of 70% of fibres to the sliver axis is found to be less than 10°. The mean angle of Estabragh fibres is about 10.69° while that of viscose fibres on a traditional sliver is about 18.84°.

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012384   Liu X;Liu X (Key Laboratory of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan Univ, Wuxi 214122, P R China, Email: liuxinin2006@163.com) : Numerical simulation of three-dimensional flow field in three-line rollers and four-line rollers compact spinning systems using finite element method. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 77-82.

In this investigation, the airflow velocity principle in the condensing zone of three-line rollers and four-line rollers compact spinning systems has been studied and the relationship between the flow distribution in velocity component and the yarn properties is discussed. The important effect is the accurate description of the yarn track in the condensing zone.The yarns of 9.72tex, 14.58tex and 29.15 texfineness have been spun on three-line rollers and four-line rollers compact spinning systems respectively. The hairiness, the breaking force and the evenness of the spun yarnsare tested respectively. With the help of a high-speed video camera, a periodic movement of the fibres in bundle in the condensing zone has been detected firstly and the yarn tracks are described. Numerical simulations are investigated using ANSYS software. The yarn tracks are different. The flow velocity component on transverse condensing direction of fibres in bundle has the direct condensing effect, which is beneficial for ameliorating evenness. The flow velocity component on output and thickness direction of fibres in bundle has the assistant condensing effect and can improve spun yarn strength and reduceyarn hairiness.

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012383   Li Q;Li Q (College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile Univ, Wuhan 430073, China, Email: whclare@163.com) : Regenerated cellulose/multiwalled carbon nanotube composite films with enhanced mechanical peoperties prepared in NaOH/urea aqueous solution. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 51-6.

Regenerated cellulose (RC)/multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNTs) composite films have been successfully prepared in NaOH/urea aqueous solution by coagulation with H₂SO₄ solution. The structure and properties of the RC/MWCNTs composite films are investigated by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, wide-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD), optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and tensile testing. The results reveal that the MWCNTs disperse well in the cellulose matrix when the content of the MWCNTs is less than 1wt%. MWCNTs in the cellulose matrix maintain the original nanocrystalline structure and properties, weaken the hydrogen-bond formed between the cellulose, decrease the crystallinity of the composite films, but do not apparently reduce the thermal stability of the composite films. Compared to regenerated cellulose films, the mechanical properties of the composite films have been improved to some extent. The tensile strength of the composite films is bound to be 108 MPa, when the amount of MWCNTs is just 0.2 wt%.

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012382   Koyuncu M (Textile Dep, Van Vocational Higher School, Yuzuncu Yil Univ, Van, Turkey, Email: mendereskoyuncu@gmail.com) : Effect of alkaline treatment on mechanical properties of voile gabric reinforced epoxy composites. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 89-93.

Effect of alkali treatment on the mechanical properties of epoxy composites reinforced with alkali-treated voile fabric has been studied. The voile fabric is treated with different concentrations of NaOH solution (1% and 3% ) for 1 h at 20 ± 2 °C. The epoxy-based composite obtained by reinforcing the alkali-treated fabric is evaluated for its tensile strength, and dynamic mechanical properties. Composite reinforced with 3% NaOH solution treated fabric shows significant improvement in tensile strength (<126>32.72%). This implies that the concentration of NaOH treatment greatly influences the interfacial adhesion between the voile fabric and the epoxy. Results of dynamic mechanical analysis show an increase in the storage moduli of the composites reinforced with 1% and 3% NaOH treated fabric as compared to untreated composites at 20 -100 °C. However, for all the composites, the storage modulus decreases with the increase in temperature with a significant fall in the temperature range 25 - 100 °C, indicating that the incorporation of voile fabric in epoxy matrix unconcluded reinforcing effects appreciably at higher temperatures. The loss moduli of untreated and treated composites decrease with the increase in temperature. The glass transition temperatures of the untreated and treated (1% and 3% NaOH) composites are found to be 35.36 °C, 35.81 °C, and 30.55 °C respectively. For all the composites, the value of tan d decreases with the increase in temperature which indicates the level of interactions between the polymer matrix and the reinforced fabric. The fractured surface of composites is observed using SEM, which indicates the surface modification of the voile fabrics with alkali treatment and subsequent improvement in fibre-matrix adhesion.

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012381   Karthik T;Murugan R;Sakthivel J C (Textile Technology Dep, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-641 004, Email: muruganavd@gmail.com) : Comfort properties and dyeing behaviour of cotton/milkweed blended rotor yarn fabrics. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 25-30.

Milkweed (M) fibres have been blended with cotton (C) fibres at three different proportions and the rotor-spun yarn fabrics are produced. The comfort properties of 100% cotton and C/M blended fabrics are analysed. The fabrics have been dyed with two types of reactive dyes, namely CI Reactive Yellow 3RS and CI Reactive Red 120, and the colour strength and other calorimetric parameters of the dyeing are analysed. From the comfort properties of the fabrics, it is noticed that the air and water vapour permeabilities of C/M blended fabrics are lower than the 100% cotton fabric and decrease with the increase in milkweed proportion. The thermal conductivity of C/M blended fabrics is lower than 100% cotton fabric and decreases with the increase in milkweed proportion. The reduction in inter-yarn space and higher yarn hairiness leads to reduction in air, water and thermal conductivity values with the increase in milkweed proportion. The wickability of C/M blended fabrics increases with milkweed proportion due to the open yarn structure and hollowness of milkweed fibres. From the dyeing behaviour of fibres, it is observed that the colour strength of C/M 80/20 is higher than 100% cotton and it decreases with the further increase in milkweed blend proportion. The low cellulose percentage, higher crystalline orientation index of milkweed fibres compared to cotton results in lower colour strength values with milkweed percentage greater than 20%.

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012380   Kakvan A;Najar S S;Psikuta A;Sharifnejad F ( Textile Engineering Dep, Amritkabir Univ of Technology, Tehran 15875-4413, Iran, Email: saeed@aut.ac.ir) : Comfort limit and heat protection properties of single layer cotton/nylon-kermel blended fabrics. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 57-63.

Fire and heat protection and thermal comfort properties of cotton/nylon-Kermel blended fabrics have been studied to predict thermal comfort and protection limit of this fabric structure. The results indicate that the cotton/nylon blended with Kermel fabrics, particularly with 30% Kermel fibres, exhibits the highest upper thermal comfort limit and also the widest range of fabric metabolic activity level. The obtained result indicates that all the sample fabrics consisting of 50% cotton fibres have close drying times. The result also shows that the increase in Kermel fibres ratio in blended fabrics has a pronounced effect on prevention of fire diffusion. An increase of Kermel fibres have significant effect on radiant protective performance of fabric samples. The results of vertical wicking and MMT tests show that the addition of Kermel fibres up to 10% significantly detracts these thermal comfort properties. However, the increase of Kermel fibres ratio from 10% to 100% have no significant effect on wicking as well as moisture management properties. The study shows that the blending of Kermel fibre at 30% blend ratio with cotton and nylon enhances thermal comfort limit and heat protection of blended fabrics.

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012379   Hasani H;Avinc O;Khoddami A (Textile Engineering Dep, Isfahan Univ of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-8311, Iran, Email: h_hasani@cc.iut.ac.ir) : Effects of different production processing stages on mechanical and surface characteristics of polylactic acid and PET fibre fabrics. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 31-7.

This paper reports study on the polylactic acid (PLA) and polyester (PET) knitted fabrics mechanical and surface characteristics at low-stress and the influence of typical commercially applied different production processing stages on the properties. The KES-FB is used for the investigation of low-stress bending, compression, tensile, shear and surface characteristics. The results show remarkable changes after each processing stage, such as scouring, drying, dyeing, heat setting and softening, in mechanical and surface characteristics of PLA and PET fibre knitted fabrics. PLA knitted fabrics represent higher values in bending, shear and surface properties after different processing stages as compared to PET knitted fabrics. The values of bending rigidity (B), bending hysteresis (2HB), shear stiffness (G), and shear hysteresis (2HG and 2HG3) have been significantly decreased after the scouring treatment. There is a considerable decrease in B, 2HB, G, 2HG and 2HG3 values and an improvement in tensile elongation (EMT) after dyeing of PET and PLA fabrics. A slight reduction in shear and bending properties of polylactic acid fibre fabricsshows that softening treatment decreases the inter fibre and inter yarn friction. LT (linearity of load-extension curve), RT (recovery from tensile deformation), LC (linearity of compression curve) and RC (recovery from compression deformation) properties are not found quite sensitive for different production processing stages in case of both the fabrics.

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012378   Gupta M K;Srivastava R K (Mechanical Engineering Dep, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad-211 004, Email: mkgupta@mnnit.ac.in) : Mechanical, thermal and dynamic mechanical analysis of jute fibre reinforced epoxy composite . Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 64-71.

The aim of the present study is to investigate the mechanical, thermal and water absorption properties, and to perform dynamic mechanical analysis of jute fibre reinforced epoxy composite. The mechanical properties of the jute composites such as tensile, flexural and impact are investigated in this study. The dynamic mechanical analysis has been done in terms of storage modulus, loss modulus and damping parameter within the temperature range 30° - 200° C. The thermogravimetric analysis is used to measure the weight loss as a function of temperature. Thermal properties such as glass transition temperature, crystallization temperature, decomposition temperature, and enthalpy are obtained from differential scanning calorimetry studies. It is observed that the addition of jute fibre up to 30 wt. % in epoxy matrix increases the mechanical, thermal and water absorption properties.

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012377   Gorji M;Jeddi A A A;Gharehaghaji A A; Haghpanahi M (Textile Engineering Dep, Engineering Faculty, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad Univ, Tehran, Iran, Email: mgorji@aut.ac.ir) : Finite element modeling of electrospun nanofibre mesh using microstructure architecture analysis. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 83-8 .

This investigation is aimed at modeling the tensile behavior of electrospun polyurethane (PU) membrane. The PU web is produced with different morphologies and the structural parameters are studied through SEM images. Three-dimensional network is simulated using ABAQUS software. Each fibre is modeled as hyperelastic material and each crosslink is modeled as multi point constrain tie. The stress-strain behavior of PU mat is modeled by finite element method, and the effect of fibre diameter, fibre orientation and thickness of web is investigated. The stress-strain curves of networks at three different morphologies are compared with modeling measurements. The model by using third order reduced polynominal as fibre hyperelastic potential energy function shows good agreement with experimental findings which confirm that the tensile behavior of PU web can be explained entirely by microstructure of the network.

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012376   Ezashahabi N;Tahran M A;Latifi M;Madanipour K (Textile Engineering Dep, Textile Excellence and Research Centers, Amirkabir Univ of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Email: ezazshahabi@aut.ac.ir) : Modelling of surface roughness based on geomatrical parameters of woven fabrics. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 43-50.

A novel model has been developed for the surface roughness evaluation of woven fabrics, based on fabric geometrical parameters. The model is developed based on the properties of twenty five groups of woven fabrics consisting of five various weave structures and five different weft densities. The output of the model is validated through a set of subjective roughness pair-comparison tests. The model output is found to be in accordance with the roughness scale value which is obtained from subjective tests, to a reasonable extent. The statistical analysis of roughness results shows that the effect of fabric structural parameters such as weave structure and weft density is significant in the confidence range of 95%. This model can be utilized for the prediction of the roughness behavior of various types of woven fabrics. Bearing in mind the influence of fabric surface roughness on the comfort and aesthetic properties of cloths, the usage of the model is a guide for selecting the suitable fabric for various end uses.

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012375   Chakraborty S;Kothari V K (Textile Technology Dep, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi-110 016, Email: iitkothari@gmail.com) : Effect of moisture and water on thermal protective performance of multilayered fabric assemblies for firefighters. Indian J Fibre Text Res 2017, 42(1), 94-9.

Multilayered protective fabric assemblies comprising a Nomex III woven outer layer, Nomex nonwoven thermal liners and a modacrylic/cotton woven inner layer have been studied for heat protective performance. Effect of conditioning and presence of water on the outer layer fabric has been studied on heat protective performance, against radiant heat flux. It is observed that the radiative heat protective performance of firefighters' protective clothing assembly can be improved in presence of a water tight barrier layer used just after the outer layer when the outer layer fabric is wet. Conditioning of the assembly in a particular environment can also significantly affect thermal protective performance.

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