Projects / Programmes
Development of textiles from new fibres from renewable raw materials
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 2.14.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Textile and leather |
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| Code |
Science |
Field |
| T470 |
Technological sciences |
Textiles technology |
textiles, lightweight fabrics, non-traditional fibres, cellulosic fibres, Rainbow viscose, enzyimatic treatment, biodegradability, dyeing, dyeability, touch, objective assessment of properties, mechanical properties of fabrics, KES FB measuring system, properties changes
Researchers (7)
Organisations (2)
Abstract
Textiles for clothing should be aesthetic, comfortable and functional. New advanced technologies are opening new possibilities of using non-traditional fibres, such as hemp, jute, ramie, Himalayan nettle and similar fibres to manufacture lightweight fabrics. The purpose of our research is to develop new lightweight textiles. We will investigate possibilities of using various non-traditional natural cellulose fibres, which are available in the world market at low price. By using modern, advanced and environment friendly pretreatment processes, which improve fabrics properties, especially touch. Another purpose of our research is the investigation of new types of man-made cellulose fibres (Bamboo, Lenpur, Raibow viscose) and their influence on the differences in properties of light weight fabrics. On all samples of fabrics we will determine the touch of fabrics by using the method of objective evaluation of fabric's properties on FAST FB (Kawabata Evaluation System) measuring system. The results of the research will strengthen the cooperation of industry with universities, provide new knowledge and professional experiences and enable critical evaluation of industrial and economic possibilities for the development of new fabrics which represent a new market niche and which are interesting for customers.
Significance for science
The results of the project accomplished represent an important contribution to the development of science with the acquired knowledge about:
- specific properties of kapok, hemp and flax,
- dyeing of kapok,
- properties of knitwear with hemp yarn,
- hydrolysis of reactive dyestuffs during dyestuffs fixing to a cellulose substrate, and
- physical properties and comfort of shirting during the material’s life cycle.
The acquired knowledge will be transferred to the students enrolled in the doctoral study program Textiles, Graphics and Textile Design in the framework of a new facultative research subject. This new subject will encompass contents about natural cellulose fibres and up-to-date technologies of their production, about unconventional natural cellulose fibres, about natural fibres in the territory of Slovenia, and about modification of fibres from renewable resources.
Significance for the country
The knowledge and findings acquired during the project implementation provide expertise in the properties of unconventional natural cellulose fibres as the possibility of developing new products in the Slovenian area:
- kapok, a cellulose fibre, which is still less known in our market and among Slovenian producers, has special properties that have not been sufficiently utilized yet in the field of technical textiles. The acquired knowledge about the properties of kapok represents a starting-point for the development of biodegradable products with increased thermal and acoustic insulating properties for interior design, medical textiles due to good absorptive and antibacterial properties, and oil absorbers.
- knowledge about vegetable fibres which were used for clothing and technical purposes in Slovenia before the 2nd World War but sank into oblivion due to predominating man-made fibres in the 2nd half of the 20th century. Resurrection of this knowledge was necessary for a comprehensive knowledge of technical culture of our ancestors. At the same time, technological progress brings along new technological methods of producing these fibres and of developing original Slovenian products.
- by a complex investigation of the properties of cotton textiles after washing we have demonstrated that the knowledge in this field is highly important for qualitative optimisation of textiles production. In the framework of the project we have familiarized the Slovenian industry with up-to-date methods of researching the properties of textiles in order to enable objective estimation of their thermal and physiological properties and touch.
Most important scientific results
Annual report
2008,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Annual report
2008,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
