Properties, Processing and Uses of Kenaf Fiber
What is Kenaf Fiber? Kenaf is natural plant fiber. The scientific name of kenaf is Hibiscuscannabinus. It’s allied with jute fiber. Kenaf shows similar characteristics with jute. It has a …
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Garments Fabric Cutting: Definition, Requirements and Methods
Fabric Cutting: It is to some extent complicated to give exact definition of cutting. In garments industry, making of the garments parts by cutting of fabrics from the spread or …
Natural Dyes: Dyeing Process and Environmental Impact
What is Natural Dyes? The word ‘natural dye’ refers to all the dyes derived from the natural sources. Its mainly obtained from different plants, animal and minerals resources. It is …
Fabric Cutting Machines with Advantages and Disadvantages
Fabric cutting is the most important step in garment manufacturing. It is totally different from general cutting. This term, fabric cutting is only applicable for garments manufacturing technology. Garment quality …
Milkweed Fiber: Properties, Processing and Applications
What is Milkweed Fiber? Milkweed fiber is a vegetable seed fiber. It is obtained from the seed’s milkweed plants (genus Asclepias). The plantis a native perennial in North America. The …
Nonwoven Fabric Manufacturing Techniques
Definition of Nonwoven Fabric: Fabric is manufactured in three ways; weaving, knitting and nonwoven process. Among those processes nonwoven is comparatively latest process of fabric manufacturing. Nonwoven fabrics are one …
Kapok Fiber: Properties, Processing and Applications
What is Kapok Fiber? Kapok or capok is a natural, cellulosic fiber. It is obtained from the seed hairs of kapok trees (Ceiba pentandra). Kapok is also called as silk …