Definition of Garments Washing It is a technology by which outlook, size, comfort, and fashion of garments or apparels are modified and given old garment effect is called garment washing. Varieties type of chemicals or materials may be needed to do the specific wash. Objects of Garments Washing To develop softness of fabric– Size materials in […]
What is Nylon Fibre | History of Nylon Fibre
The Federal trade commission’s definition for nylon fibre – “A manufactured fibre in which the fibre forming substance is long-chain synthetic polyamide in which less than 85% of the amide linkages are attached directly (-CO-NH-) to two aliphatic groups.” In September 1931, American chemist Wallace Carothers reported on research carried out in the laboratories of the Dopant […]
Crease Recovery Tester
Measurement of Crease Recovery Crease recovery is measured quantitatively in terms of crease recovery angle. Principle A wrinkle-free rectangular specimen of prescribed dimensions is folded in half and compressed under a load for a specified time. The load is then removed and the specimen is allowed to recover for the specified time. The amount of […]
Shirley Stiffness Tester: A Step-by-Step Guide
Description of Shirley Stiffness Tester The stiffness tester consists of a platform with smooth low friction and flat surfaces such as glossy metal or plastic. The platform is supported by two side pieces made of plastic. Index lines are engraved on these side pieces, inclined at an angle of 41.50 below the platform surface plane. […]
Hydraulic Bursting Tester: A Comprehensive Guide
Principle The pressure in a liquid is exerted in all directions and this phenomenon of a liquid is used for testing bursting strength in hydraulic bursting strength tester. Sample Size The specimen for this test should be cut so that the sample is ½ inch greater in diameter of the clamp ring. Ten specimens are […]
Lea Strength Tester: A Step-by-Step Guide
The lea tester is operating on constant rate of extension (CRE) principle, in particular pendulum type. Description of Lea Tester It is a motor driven, pendulum type lea tester. It consists of an upper jaw and a lower jaw. The lower jaw can be engaged with a screw mechanism, which is driven at a constant […]
Factors Affecting Yarn Strength
For our daily purposes, we wear different types of dresses. For the morning walk, we like to wear tracksuits. For swimming, we’ve to wear swimsuits. Also for heavy works we need to wear work-wears. So the physical properties of our clothing are an important factor. To have good physical properties, tear and tensile for woven and bursting strength for […]
Types and Functions of Ring Traveler | Factors Considered for Selecting a Ring Traveler
Types of Traveler Among the types, round and C travelers are mostly used for spinning finer count as they give less friction. Flat and semi-circular travelers are used for coarser yarn. Functions of Traveler Traveler no. or Traveler Size Traveler no. expresses the wt. of traveler. It can be done in two ways – Indirect System […]
What is Ring Spindle? | Essential Qualities of a Spindle | Inverter Drive for Spindle
Definition of Ring Spindle Spindle is the heart of ring frame. A spindle is regarded as a production unit of a spinning mill. The capacity of a spinning mill is expressed by the number of spindles in the mill. On an average the spinning mill of Bangladesh have 25,000 spindles. This may be up to 1, […]
The 17 Best Women’s Outerwear
Clothing is divided into different categories depending on which part of the body we wear and for which purpose they serve, such as casual wear, innerwear, outerwear, etc. Not only for going outside, but the clothes we wear on the outer part of our body to add a little style or prevent winter cold are […]