Introduction During World War I, the Germans found that they were running short of asbestos fiber. In an effort to find a substitute fiber that was noncombustible, they tried to make fibers from glass, with only limited success. After World War I, researchers continued to look for practical ways to use glass in fiber form, […]
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What Are Sewing? Sewing is the craft of fastening or attaching materials with stitches made by a needle and thread. It is one of the oldest textile arts, dating to the Paleolithic era. Before the development of spun yarn and woven cloth, archaeological evidence suggests that Stone Age peoples across Europe and Asia sewed fur
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Why Standardization Is Essential in Textile Testing? The word ‘why’ is also closely linked with standardization in textile testing because it explains the fundamental justification behind adopting uniform test procedures in quality evaluation. It is required to fully realize the importance of strict standardization in the testing of textile materials for ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and
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Getting the right fit clothing starts with accurate body measurements. There are many good resources on how to take detailed body measurements for clothing. Before using the measuring tape, it is important to understand a few key measurements and their significance. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to take body measurements for clothing that anyone
Definition of Seam: A seam joins more than one piece of material together, and the various types of seams are used depends on the product to be sewn. Seams in clothing have different levels of complexity, depending on the design of the product. Seams in other sewn products have similar levels of complexity. Some form
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What are Dyeing Auxiliaries? Dyeing auxiliaries are chemical substance which enables a processing operation in preparation, dyeing, printing or finishing to be carried out more effectively. During dyeing process, it helps to enhance the dye’s performance, improve fabric quality, and achieve uniform coloration. To attain high-quality dyeings, proper dyeing auxiliaries should be precisely used. Dyeing
What is Quality? Quality can be defined in various ways and can be approached from different viewpoints. There is not a single description of it. Ways to describe quality are through its objective or subjective nature. Objective quality describes the existing characteristics of an artifact or a process in measurable, quantitative way. With textile testing,
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Innovations in Wastewater Treatment for Textile Manufacturing Industry Shafiun Nahar Elma Industrial & Production Engineer National Institute of Textile Engineering & Research (NITER), Bangladesh. Email: shafiun.elma05@gmail.com Textile manufacturing industries are one of the largest industries among the world’s developing countries; specifically for Bangladesh, it is one of the large shares of the country’s gross
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What is Cost Per Minute (CPM) in Garment Costing? In the garment industry, Cost Per Minute (CPM) refers to the cost associated with one minute of production time. This is a significant parameter while determining the garment cost. It assists in determining the labor cost involved in the production of a garment. As most of
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What is Printing in Textile? The word ‘printing’ is derived from Latin, meaning ‘pressing’, and implies the process in which pressure is applied during the printing process. Textile printing is one very important operation in textile manufacturing. It is normally carried out at the fabric stage and sometimes at the garment stage. Printing involves the
