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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[…]

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.[…]

Yarn Twist Measurement Techniques

Direct Counting Method The essence of the method is to unwind the twist in a yarn until the fibres are parallel to the yarn axis and to count how many turns are required to do his. A suitable instrument has two jaws at a set distance apart. One of the jaws is fixed and the other is capable of being rotated.[…]

Premier Evenness Tester

The task of a spinner is to transform a mass of millions of fibres with variable properties, tangled and containing unwanted foreign matter into a yarn characterized by uniformity of weight per unit length, diameter, TPI, colour, strength and so on. Now to test this uniformity different types of m/cs are used in textile technology. Evenness Tester[…]

An Overview of Garments Lining [A to Z]

Definition of Lining Garments lining have functional and consumer appeal objectives and this section will examine the principles involved, starting with the material itself. Linings are generally a functional part of a garment, an accessory. They are available as warp knits but they are predominately woven are made from polyester, polyamide, viscose for use where a[…]

Measurement of Yarn Hairiness

Definition of Yarn Hairiness Spun yarns which are spun from staple fibres are hairy. It means that fibre ends come out of the main body of the yarn and its surface becomes hairy. It is a type of yarn fault. Sizing is done before looming the warp yarn to reduce its hairiness and after grey fabric is measured, sizing is done[…]

What is Textile Dyeing: Definition and Meaning

Definition of Textile Dyeing The dyeing process is aimed at giving woven or knitted fabric its intended color, crucial to its ultimate use. The process can be carried out at different stages of fibre processing, i.e. in different forms: staple, yarn, fabric (rope or open-width), and piece. When the process is carried out during the first processing stages,[…]

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