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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hongxia Liu, Wei Fan, Yaping Miao, Hao Dou, Yang Shi, Shujuan Wang, Xinqing Zhang, Lin Hou, Xichen Yu, Su Shiung Lam, Shengbo Ge
Summary: Worldwide, 45 million tons of waste cotton textiles are produced annually, and 75% of them are burned or buried, causing serious environmental pollution. This study demonstrates a method for directly preparing colored regenerated cellulose fibers (CRCFs) from dyed cotton textile waste (DCTW). The CRCFs have a tensile strength of 226 MPa, equivalent to commercial viscose fibers, and exhibit excellent color fastness and hydrophilicity. Additionally, CRCFs can be reprocessed into secondary CRCFs, which can still be woven into fabrics despite a slight reduction in tensile strength.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Astrid Garcia Patino, Carlo Menon
Summary: Inductive textile sensors have attracted attention for their reliability, stable readings, low production cost, and easy manufacturing process. They have been widely used in various applications such as antennas, plethysmographs, heartbeat measurement, wireless data transmission, and motion and gesture capturing systems.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jakob Hildebrandt, Daniela Thraen, Alberto Bezama
Summary: The fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce environmental impacts associated with leather production, leading to the introduction of vegan and bio-based leather substitutes. However, even these alternatives have negative environmental impacts, highlighting the need for best practices and circular design strategies to reduce overall impacts throughout the product life cycle.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Archaeology
Catherine A. Smith, Bronwyn J. Lowe, Jano Swart, Patricia Fuentes-Cross, Maia Mistral, Rangi Te Kanawa
Summary: This study tested the efficacy of five consolidants on deteriorated black-dyed plant fibers, ultimately recommending further exploration of using 0.5% Methocel (R) A4C and TRI-Funori (TM) in H2O.
STUDIES IN CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Prathiba Meganathan, Lakshmi Manokari Selvaraj, Sounder Subbaiah, Venkatesh Subramanian, Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu, Nagarajan Srinivasan
Summary: The study successfully prepared a composite coated cotton fabric with carbon nitride and conducting polypyrrole, and demonstrated its superior performance in photocatalytic stain removal and self-cleaning. The CNPPY composite coated cotton fabric not only exhibited high photocatalytic degradation efficiency, but also showed excellent antibacterial properties, with lower water consumption during the washing process.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yu Wang, Yanan Jiao, Peng Wang
Summary: The friction between twisted yarns in textile reinforcements during manufacturing is a critical issue that affects the mechanical properties of the preform. This study developed an analytical model based on Hertzian contact theory to describe friction behavior between twisted yarns in orthogonal and non-orthogonal contact. The model considered the contact angle and fiber orientation influenced by twist. Experimental results confirmed the efficacy of the model. The developed model enables characterization of yarn-yarn friction under different conditions, optimizing the textile preform forming process and enhancing mechanical properties of composites.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Gozde Cay, Vignesh Ravichandran, Manob Jyoti Saikia, Laurie Hoffman, Abbot Laptook, James Padbury, Amy L. Salisbury, Anna Gitelson-Kahn, Krishna Venkatasubramanian, Yalda Shahriari, Kunal Mankodiya
Summary: This research presents a smart textile pressure sensor system for addressing medical monitoring challenges in NICU. The experiment results showed that both hand-stitched and embroidered sensors have high accuracies in respiratory rate monitoring.
JOURNAL OF SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR SIGNAL IMAGE AND VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Rungsima Chollakup, Nattadon Rungruangkitkrai, Thanyachol Apipatpapha, Suteera Witayakran, Nattawat Nithithongsakol, Rattanaphol Mongkholrattanasit
Summary: This research investigated the woven fabric construction with natural indigo dyeing and finishing for home textile applications. The study evaluated the physical and mechanical properties, including color fastness, of these fabrics according to ISO standards for European Union home textiles. The woven fabrics showed appropriate tensile strength, tear strength, and pilling resistance for bed linens, duvet covers, and pillowcases. While the color fastness to wet rubbing was not up to standard due to the low performance of natural dye, a water repellency finishing technique was applied to improve this property. The study also developed a design for natural fiber fabrics dyed with natural indigo, which could be used as a collection prototype for a spa room in a hotel.
AUTEX RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Art
Hanaa A. Al-Gaoudi, Roberta Iannaccone
Summary: This research highlights the application of Multiband Imaging techniques in studying ancient Egyptian dyed textiles, providing support for textile conservators and valuable information on the composition of dyes, weaving techniques, and conservation status. The results of MBI techniques, including various photography methods, offer insights into colorants, materials, and their spatial distribution on the textiles, helping identify dyes such as madder and indigo/woad.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE
(2021)
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Archaeology
Jason Hawkes
Summary: This article discusses the lack of archaeological study on the production and use of textiles in historical periods in South Asia, compared to earlier prehistoric and proto-historic periods. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing spindle whorls to gain insights into textile production and societal contexts. The author advocates for a more artifact-oriented approach in studying textiles and textile production in historical periods.
ASIAN PERSPECTIVES-THE JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
(2021)
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Art
Jessica Ouano, Francesco Mazzarella
Summary: The paper reports on a research project exploring how designers can activate and sustain entrepreneurial ventures in regional textile communities in the Philippines and the UK. Findings demonstrate the potential of design-driven entrepreneurship in tapping into new markets and meeting consumer demand for products and services that benefit people and the planet.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pauline Burger, Rebecca J. Stacey, Stephen A. Bowden, Marei Hacke, John Parnell
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicoletta Palladino, Marei Hacke, Giovanna Poggi, Oleksandr Nechyporchuk, Krzysztof Kolman, Qingmeng Xu, Michael Persson, Rodorico Giorgi, Krister Holmberg, Piero Baglioni, Romain Bordes
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Francesca Sabatini, Martina Bacigalupo, Ilaria Degano, Anna Javer, Marei Hacke
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Lagerqvist Alidoost, Marei Hacke, Thea Winther, Tom Sandstroem
Summary: The state of preservation of the Azzolino collection at the Swedish National Archives, which contains historically significant documents, has been investigated. The focus was on the analysis of iron gall inks and their corrosion levels. XRF spectrometry was used to characterize the writing ink and determine if the composition could be linked to authorship or geography. The results showed that elemental analysis was not effective in predicting ink deterioration, but XRF-mapping could be used to differentiate authors and provide valuable information on attribution and historical context.
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Lucrezia Milillo, Marei Hacke, Sara Norrehed, Ilaria Degano, Francesca Gherardi, Ellinor Gunnarsson
Summary: This study is the first scientific research on khipu dyes and inorganic mordants and auxiliaries, providing a new approach to understanding the meaningful materiality, technology, and colours of khipus. Khipus are often described as Andean knotted records, but they are more than just complex knotted cords: a significant amount of encoded information resides in the incredible colours of khipus.
Editorial Material
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jo Kirby, Marei Hacke, Sara Norrehed, Joanne Dyer, Art Proano Gaibor, Ilaria Degano, Zvi Koren, Edith Sandstrom
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Marei Hacke, Jo Willey, Gemma Mitchell, Iain D. Rushworth, Catherine Higgitt, Lorraine T. Gibson
JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION
(2014)