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 …
Concepts of Circular Economy in Textile and Apparel Industry
The textile and apparel industry are one of the most polluting industries in the world. These industry’s Carbon Di-Oxide emissions are increased by more than 60% toper year nearly 2.8 …
Application of Natural Fiber Nonwovens
What is Natural Fiber Nonwovens? Nonwoven technologies are useful for the development of novel materials and products in shorter and comparatively faster rate than those attainable in conventional weaving and …
Textile Manufacturing Processes for Students and Professionals
Textile fibers are an integral component which provides to human, comfort, and sustainability. The human desire for better garment and apparel has resulted in the development of the textile manufacturing …
Application of Robotics in Textile Industry
Robotics is no longer a restricted field, it is a universal subject! As a result, the application of robotics in the industrial world as well as the textile industry has …