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The Problem of Prickling on Fabrics of South American Camelids Fibers: Possible Approaches for Mechanical Solutions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
In this minireview it is to analyze the physical attributes that determine the comfort of fabrics made of South American Camelid fibers (Lama and Alpaca), discuss the effect on their textile value and evaluate an possible approache on their possible ...
E. N. Frank   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Textile Waste–Based Eco‐Friendly Composite Materials for Drone Frame Applications: A Review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
The increasing textile waste quantity generates significant environmental issues, including pollution and resource depletion. In the meantime, the need for eco‐friendly materials is increasing across all sectors, including aerospace and drone industries.
Janviter Manalu   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Supply chain transformative capabilities and their microfoundations for circular economy transition: A qualitative study in Made in Italy sectors

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, Volume 33, Issue 8, Page 8695-8715, December 2024.
Abstract In today's rapidly evolving landscape, supply chains must develop specific dynamic capabilities for initiating and successfully governing their transformations toward new configurations to withstand pressures arising from competitions and global changes.
Raffaele Nacchiero   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pashmina Goat Farming in Cold Arid Desert of Changthang and Its Impact on Economy of Changpa Nomads of This Region [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
In Changthang, there is a trend towards increasing the livestock population, especially a breed of goat (Capra sibirica) that produces one of the finest natural fibres: pashmina, which is the mainstay of economy of Changpa nomads.
Bashir, Samina, Beigh, Akeel Bashir
core   +2 more sources

A dynamic view of strategic innovation for sustainability: A longitudinal case study of a luxury fashion engineering company

open access: yesCreativity and Innovation Management, Volume 33, Issue 4, Page 603-619, December 2024.
In this article, we study how a luxury fashion engineering company strategically introduced sustainability‐oriented innovations (SOIs) over time through an in‐depth longitudinal analysis of a leading Italian business‐to‐business (B2B) firm. We apply a strategic management perspective to this first‐tier engineering manufacturer to bring new insights ...
Claudia Franzè   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Melatonin on the Production Performance, Blood Biochemical Parameters, Nutrient Digestibility, and Gastrointestinal Microbiome of Liaoning Cashmere Goats

open access: yesAgriculture
Melatonin’s capacity to improve cashmere production and quality in goats is well established, but its underlying mechanisms, particularly those concerning the gastrointestinal microbiome, remain inadequately understood.
Zibin Zheng   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a Tactile Vocabulary Based on Suitability and Perceptual Intensity

open access: yesJournal of Sensory Studies, Volume 39, Issue 6, December 2024.
ABSTRACT A vocabulary of tactile perception is essential for the evaluation of the feel of materials. Different tactile vocabulary has been established by various industries, making the understanding and comparison of tactile perceptions challenging. In this study, we developed a universal tactile vocabulary applicable across various industries.
Toshiki Ikejima   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Softness attributes of Australian cashmere

open access: yes, 2007
Cashmere is a luxury fibre regarded as being softer and more comfortable than other apparel fibres. Cashmere is rare. Total cashmere production represents less than 0.01% of the textile market. Processed cashmere is expensive.
McGregor, Bruce
core  

Optimization strategy of triboelectric nanogenerators for high humidity environment service performance

open access: yesEcoMat, Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2024.
This article mainly studies TENGs working in high humidity environments and summarizes four methods to improve moisture resistance, including package, construction of hydrophobic/superhydrophobic surfaces, hydrogen bonding enhancement, and other methods.
Xichen Yin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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