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Silk dyeing with Reactive dyestuffs |
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An interesting article on silk
dyeing with reactive dyes. Silk has been dyed usually with acid and basic dyes and the final products do not have the adequate fastness properties of the market requirement. This was overcome by the usage
of reactive dyes application on silk fibers. .
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UV cotton textiles with nano silver coating |
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Organic coating materials on the basis of chemical nano technology. The coating solution produces a permanent transparent ultra-fine layer on the surfaces of the textiles and seals them against water, oil or dirt.
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Recent Developments in Synthetic fabric finishes |
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The properties of synthetic fibers, most important among them being polyamide, polyester and polyacrilonitrile, are essentially different from those of natural cellulosic and wool fibers. Hence the sequence of
finishing operations is likely to be different.
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Nano Textiles - A Revolution in Textile Manufacturing |
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Nanotechnology is the technical process of working on the nano-scale – each nano-scale molecule is one million times smaller than a grain of sand. Nanotechnology refers to not only the small size of the materials
being used, but also how those materials are engineered to perform specific functions.
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Geo Textiles |
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A Geosynthetic fabric, either woven or non-woven, applied to either the soil surface or between materials
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Coir geo-textiles owe its existence to the eco-friendly characteristics of coir. They are
being effectively used for improving soil behavior, for preventing soil erosion and in consolidating soil fertility. Coir being a good water absorbent helps in establishing vegetation rapidly. Coir geo-textiles allow excellent air, water and
light passage helping in the deep rooting of plants. Moreover they are much easy to be installed. They can also withstand human and even animal movements without any deterioration.
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Technical Textiles |
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Technical Textiles are being used in different applications such military purpose dress materials, awnings, weapon packing materials and even in some places for leisure wear. These are generally synthetic fabrics
woven in a 3D style to incorporate one more technical thread inside the fabric.
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Organic Cotton - Wear With Awareness:
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Organic cotton is
grown without the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides or defoliants. By incorporating farming practices that increase fertility and diverse eco-systems, organic farmers rely on time-honored techniques
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Organic Colored Cotton
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Organic Colored Cotton is an interesting article on how cotton itself could be cultivated in colored form. This agricultural innovation has already taken place year before by various scientific thinkers and
dreamers.
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Dyestuff for Organic Cotton
-Approved by
Global Organic Textile Standard?
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A list of dyestuffs approved by
GOTS?.
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Hemp Fibers - Properties, Manufacturing of Fabric, Dyeing and Finishing, Ecology
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A detailed article on Hemp fiber right from cultivation, properties, fabric manufacturing techniques, Dyeing and Finishing and the ecological impact of Hemp.
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Bamboo - All about bamboo fibers, environmental aspects, bamboo fabric manufacturing ...
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A detailed article on Bamboo fiber right from cultivation, properties, fabric manufacturing techniques, Dyeing and Finishing and the ecological impact of Bamboo.
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