A Guide to Textile and Clothing
A Guide to Textile and Clothing
Definition of Functional Finishing The word “textile finishing” defines a series of processing operations applied to grey fabrics to enhance their appearance and hand, properties and possible applications. The term “finishing” includes all the treatments applied to grey fabrics such as scouring, bleaching, dyeing or printing while we will use the term ‘functional finishing’ with reference to all the mechanical or[…]
Definition This is a special treatment for cotton yarns, fabrics which improves the fabric luster and wet ability, ensures a covering effect for dead cotton, improves dimensional stability and dyeing efficiency. Mechanism This treatment is done by using caustic soda, which determines the contraction and swelling of the fibres; they become translucent their tensile strength, but reduce their flexural and torsion[…]
Finishing As the name implies, finishing covers all the operations required to complete a garment. For most garments this process starts after top pressing. The details involved in finishing vary according to garment type but in principle are as described here. Attaching Buttons Attaching buttons has two stages, marking and sewing. Marking The hand marking of[…]
Sewing Thread Almost all garments produced have one component in common: the sewing thread. Whilst sewing threads are usually a relatively small percentage of the cost of a garment, they have an extremely significant influence on the appearance and durability of the finished product. The production of sewing threads is an extensive and complex subject.[…]
Construction of a Sewing Needle Needles have been used for hand sewing since about 18000 BC and were initially made from ivory, bone, wood and horn. Their form has remained unchanged since then. During the fifteenth century, iron needles were introduced for hand sewing, and in 1800 Balthasar Krems of Germany was the first to[…]
Fusing Process Regardless of which fusible and machine are used, fusing is controlled by four processing components – temperature, time, pressure and cooling and these have to be accurately combined in order to achieve the optimum results. Temperature There is a limited range of temperatures that are effective for each type of resin. Too high[…]
Working Principal of Winch Dyeing Machine This is one kind old dyeing machine for fabrics in rope form with stationary liquor and moving material system. The machine is operated at a maximum temperature of 950 – 1000 C for open bath winch but for closed winch, the machine operates at a maximum temperature of 1300 – 1600 C. The liquor ratio[…]
Definition Lace is an open work fabric consisting of a network of yarns formed into intricate designs. Lace may be hand or machine made, and intricate patterns can be produced by either technique. Both narrow and wide lace fabrics are available. The edges of the fabric may be straight or curved. It is an important[…]
Definition of Screen Printing Screen printing is becoming increasingly important. The designs are fairly simple to apply and the dimensions of the screens can easily be changed. The pressure which is exerted is also lower than with roller printing. Textured surfaces are not crushed and color development is also better. Screen printing is comparable to stenciling. A[…]
Textile Engineering has become a passionate subject among students due to its demand. Modern Textile factories are multiplying due to contemporary fashion design. So these modern factories need highly educated Textile Engineers to cope with the current situation. But the students will be confused about where to get admitted. A government institute will be the[…]
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