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» Antimicrobial Textiles - an Overview - This paper reviews ways and means of finishing textiles and assessing their antimicrobial properties. Author: T. Ramachandran and others. [PDF]

» Application and Performance of Disperse Dyes on Polylactic Acid Fabrics - Technical paper about a study conducted to gain more understanding of the application of disperse dyes on polylactic acid (PLA) fibers with respect to time, temperature and fiber crystallinity, and to evaluate the fastness of the dyes on PLA fabrics. Authors: Loise E. Scheyer and Annacleta Chiweshe. [PDF]

» The Application of Catalase for the Elimination of Hydrogen Peroxide Residues after Bleaching of Cotton Fabrics - Technical paper reporting improvements with the dyeing of cotton fabrics with a bifunctional reactive dye when, after bleaching with hydrogen peroxide, the fabric was treated with catalase to eliminate hydrogen peroxide residues. Authors: Alexandra M. Amorim and others. [PDF]

» Application of Genetic Engineering and Enzymes in Textiles - Includes review of the possibilities of applying biotechnology in the textile industry, including the potential for new industrial processes, renewable raw materials, genetic engineering and effluent management. Authors: Dr. T. Ramachandran and T. Karthik. [PDF]

» Aspects Regarding the Finishing of Woven Lyocell Fabrics - Technical paper about experiments in rope finishing and enzyme treatments carried out on woven lyocell fabrics in order to determine the influence of these technological stages on the fabrics' surface modification. Authors: Petronella Drambei and others. [PDF]

» Avenues for Cost Reduction in Chemical Processing Through Utilities - Technical paper reviewing recent studies, investigating measures and methods to reduce chemical contaminants and water consumption in textile wet processing in the Indian textile industry. [PDF]

» Biomimicking of Enzymes for Textile Wet Processing - Part of an ongoing "green chemistry" research project at the National Textile Center of the Auburn University, focused on the development of simple biomimics that simulate glucose and lignin oxidases, peroxidases and peroxidase enzymes, capable of achieving good wet processing results and improving the retting process of flax fibers. Author: Gisela Buschle-Diller. [PDF]

» Biosynthesis of Enzymes by Aspergillus Niger IBT-90 and an Evaluation of Their Application in Textile Technologies - Technical paper describing the conditions for biosynthesis of the Aspergillus Niger IBT-90 enzyme by a mathematical method of factorial planning and gradiant optimization. Authors: Rita Pyc and others. [PDF]

» Bubble Size Distribution of Foam - Image analysis based study of the influence of several physical parameters on bubble size in foam finishing of textile fabrics. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: C.W. den Engelsen, I.C. Isarin, H. Gooijer, M.M.C.G. Warmoeskerken and J. Groot Wassink. [PDF]

» A Buyers' Guide to Enzymes - Technical buying guide to facilitate the purchasing selection process of enzyme products for industrial processes. Introduction to enzyme technology, properties, certification, handling and safety issues. From the Enzyme Development Corp. [PDF]

» Chemistry and Technology of Fabric Preparation and Finishing - Monograph written for students of the textile industry, dealing with the chemistry and technologies of yarn and fabric dyeing and finishing. Author: Dr. Charles Tomasino. [PDF]

» Diffusion of Disperse Dyes into Supermicrofibers - Technical paper about research conducted with the aim of developing improved methods and tools for dyeing practitioners, which enable them to increase dyeing reproducibility and enhance production performance. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: K.H. Park and V. Koncar. [PDF]

» Economic Analysis of Cotton Textile Finishing Processes - First part of an economic analysis of cotton textile finishing processes focused on pretreatments of either chitosan or cellulase enzymes, designed for the coverage of neps while dyeing yarns and fabrics. Authors: Steve Teal and others. [PDF]

» Economic Analysis of Cotton Textile Finishing Processes: Part II - Second part of an economic analysis of cotton textile finishing processes designed for the coverage of neps while dyeing yarns and fabrics, focused on aftertreatments with either chitosan or cellulase enzymes. Authors: Steve Teal and others. [PDF]

» Enzymatic Treatment of Viscose Fibres Based Woven Fabric - Technical paper, presenting the results of various studies concerning the estimation of the effect of enzymatic treatment on the changes in molecular and morphological structure of viscose woven fabrics. Authors: Danuta Chiechanska and others. [PDF]

» Fabric Appearance - Technical paper from Australian Wool Innovation, Ltd., focusing on the key factors which determine the quality and value of woollen knitted fabrics for apparel applications. [PDF]

» Functional Fibers for Immobilization of Biomolecules - Technical paper about a novel research project pioneering the concept development of fibrous support for the conservation, recovery and reuse of specialty enzymes. Authors: You-Lo Hsieh and others. [PDF]

» Fundamental Investigation of Ultrasonic Effects in Textile Wet Processing - Technical paper describing a National Textile Center research project aimed at identifying the mechanisms responsible for observed advantages gained by employing ultrasound technology in textile wet processes, and qualifying the effects of ultrasonic irradiation on basic transport phenomena in the dye solution, the polymer and the textile. [PDF]

» Fundamentals of Dye Diffusion Variance in Polyamide and Polyester Fibers - Technical paper summarizing investigations of the diffusion of dyes into fibers, and describing recent observations of dye distribution in fibers. Authors: A.E. Tonelli and others. [PDF]

» Improvement of the Enzymatic Utilization of Textile Waste from Cellulose and Polyester Blends - Technical paper presenting a continuation of studies on the application of cellulolytic enzymes to the bioutilization of the cellulosic component of PET cellulose waste blends. Authors: K. Wrzesniewska and others. [PDF]

» Improving Computer Control of Batch Dyeing Operations - Presentation of novel control algorithms, and specific simulation and experimental results for fuzzy logic and adaptive control systems in textile dye houses. Authors: Brent Smith and Jun Lu. [PDF]

» Intensification of Mass Transfer in Wet Textile Processes By Power Ultrasound - Technical paper, describing the intensification of mass transfer in textile pre-treatment and finishing processes under the influence of ultrasound, on the basis of a total system approach. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: V.S. Moholkar and others. [PDF]

» Ionic Crosslinking of Cotton - Report on the development of ionic crosslinkers for textile chemical processes which provide outstanding crease-angle recovery performance and complete strength retention. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Peter J. Hauser and others. [PDF]

» Large Savings to be Made in Druer Control - Technical article about the implementation of an accurate on-line moisture control system with significant benefits to processors involved in drying operations. From Streat Instruments. Author: Jim Herbison. [PDF]

» Membrane Technology in Textile Operations - Technical paper about the development and introduction of membrane separation technology for the removal of colors and chemicals from textile wet process wastewater. From Koch Membrane Systems. Author: Douglas L. Woerner. [PDF]

» Modification of Polyester and Polyamide Fabrics by Different In-Situ Plasma Polymerization Methods - Technical paper about experiments with five different methods of modification of polyester and polyamide fabrics in order to obtain improved properties of wettability, soil resistance and dyeability. Authors: T. Oktem and others. [PDF]

» Novel Reactive Red Dyes - Technical paper about an investigation of dyes with two monochlorotriazine or with two monochlorotriazine and two vinylsulphone reactive groups, to establish a possible enhancement of the dyeability of cotton fabrics. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: E. Matyjas and E. Rybicki. [PDF]

» Plasma Treatment of Textile Fibers - Review of the recent introduction of the plasma technology in textile desizing, functionalizing and design of surface properties of natural and man-made fibers. Author: Hartwig Hoecker. [PDF]

» The Possibility of Low-Temperature Plasma Treated Wool Fabrics for Industrial Use - Technical paper about the treatment of wool fabric with environmentally friendly low-temperature plasma (LTP), as an alternative to conventional chemicals for the improvement of dyeability and finishing properties. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Kan Chi-Wai and others. [PDF]

» Prevent Fabric 'Barre' to Produce Good Quality Finished Product - Technical paper providing various definitions of the barre phenomenom in weaving and knitting processes, and describing the causes of barre in woven and knitted fabrics. Author: Dr. H.R. Sheikh. [PDF]

» Protein Interactions in Enzymatic Processes in Textiles - Technical paper describing the major protein interactions in textile wet processing, and introducing new developments in enzymatic dyeing and finishing. Authors: Tzanko Tzanov and others. [PDF]

» Real Time Analysis and Control of Batch Dyeing Process - Technical report describing recent progress at NTC Research in real-time monitoring, modelling and controlling textile batch dyeing processes. Authors: R. McGregor and others. [PDF]

» Sanforized & Sanfor Company - Detailed description of the trademarked, computer controlled compressive shrinkage technology for textile fabrics. Shrinkage standards and guide to labeling. Summary of licensee agreement.

» Solid-on-Solid Processing of Textiles - Technical study on current research and developments, and the potential impacts of solid-on-solid processing on the textile industry.

» Specific Enzyme Systems for Various Areas of Textile Processing - Description of a research grant aimed at investigating enzymes suitable for textile uses in all fields of preparatory and finishing processes, and to examine the realization of underlying concepts. Authors: Gisela Buschle-Diller and others. [PDF]

» Study of the Enzyme Treatments Effect on the Pilling Behaviour of Knitted Wool Fabrics - Technical paper describing research aimed at evaluating the effects of proteolytic enzyme treatment on the pilling behaviour of knitted wool fabrics, constructed from yarns with different mean wool fiber diameter. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Giorgio Mazzurchetti and Claudia Vineis. [PDF]

» Surfactants - A Primer - Discussion paper about the behaviour of common types of surface active agents used in textile wet processing. [PDF]

» Troubleshooting in Preparation; A Systematic Approach - A guide to adequate preparation in textile wet processing to prevent the occurrence of defects in dyeing. Authors: J.W. Rucker and C.B. Smith. [PDF]

» What is Mercerized Cotton? - Article explaining the process of cotton mercerization to improve the luster of the fiber or the fabric manufactured from it. Author: Tom Beaudet.

» Wicking and Wetting in Textiles - Presentation of wicking model allowing a functional dependence of suction height on the parameters of fiber bundles to be expressed in analytical form, and based on the simplified description of the thread structure. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: Jakub Wiener and Petra Dejlova. [PDF]

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