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Adhesion of New Thermoplastic Materials Printed on Textile Fabrics

open access: yesTekstilec, 2023
Combining 3D printing, especially fused deposition modelling (FDM) as a material extrusion technique, with textile fabrics can lead to full-layer composites as well as partly reinforced textiles with different mechanical properties at different ...
Göksal Erdem   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of Humidity on the Electric Resistivity of Leather: Mathematical Modelling

open access: yesTekstilec, 2022
A mathematical model is presented to simulate the electric resistivity of leather samples as a function of humidity. It will be shown that absolute and not relative humidity is the crucial parameter.
Gilbert De Mey   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Performance Properties of Half-bleached Weft Knitted Fabrics Made of 100% Cotton Ring Yarns with Different Parameters

open access: yesTekstilec, 2021
Knitted fabrics are distinguished by their outstanding comfort for clothing and for their rapid mass production. Though cotton knitted fabrics can provide better comfort, their physical appearance and service life are affected by many factors, and they ...
Desalegn Atalie, Gashaw Ashagre
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of Technical Universities’ Curriculum Contributions to Sustainable Fashion Practices in Ghana

open access: yesFashion and Textiles Review, 2021
Sustainability of the fashion industry has become increasingly crucial amidst growing concerns about its use of resources and impact on the environment.
Joyceline Dzordzi Esi Lawoe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Influence of Western Culture on Ghanaian Traditional Costumes: A Study of Selected Traditional Areas in the Volta Region of Ghana

open access: yesFashion and Textiles Review, 2022
The study assessed the influence of Western culture on traditional costumes in the Volta Region. The descriptive design was employed using one hundred and fifty respondents, with thirty (30) selected from each of the five (5) selected traditional areas ...
Veronica Adzoa Gbor   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Criminalizing Fashion Statements and Appearance of a Socio-Economic Class: The Case of “Bellyful Rastas” vs “Ghetto Rastas”

open access: yesFashion and Textiles Review
Purpose: The study explores experiences of male dreadlock wearers in Ghana perceived to have good economic net worth (Bellyful Rastas) and their appearance and fashion sense; to ascertain whether or not they have escaped from the grips of harassment ...
Noble Nkrumah-Abraham   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biomimetic Design Concepts in African Textile Prints: Embracing Nature's Influence on Fashion and Textiles

open access: yesFashion and Textiles Review
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of biomimetic-inspired concepts in surface African printed textiles and fashion products and analyse their cultural and philosophical significance.
Frederick Boamah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integration of Counter Shaft Shedding Mechanism into Indigenous Two-Heddle Loom: A Novel Approach

open access: yesFashion and Textiles Review
Purpose: The study aims to enhance weaving efficiency by integrating the shedding mechanism from a countershaft loom into the traditional two-heddle loom.
Divine Vidgedor   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Features and Limitations of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) in Obtaining Textile-like Structures

open access: yesTekstilec
In contemporary production processes and customisation, 3D printing has emerged as a prominent method for prototyping. It offers flexibility to create objects of diverse shapes, structures, sizes and materials.
Viktorija Diak, Andrii Diak
doaj   +1 more source

From Waste to Weave: Recycling Industrial and Consumer Cotton Waste for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Terry Fabric Production

open access: yesTekstilec
The textile sector is a major source of global pollution and resource depletion, generating waste at every stage of production, from spinning to garment manufacturing.
Imran Ahmad Khan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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