Sakorn Chonsakorn

Extraction and Tensile Behavior of High Performance Hibiscus tiliceus Fiber

Environmental awareness has created an increasing concern with the greenhouse cause and effect, it has simulated the need for a more natural and eco-friendly construction, formed from textile materials. Natural fibers seem to be a good alternative, as this research is focused upon the studies of the extraction of Hibiscus Tiliaceus fibers, found in abundance naturally. Since they are readily available and accessible in fibrous form, they can easily be extracted form the plant stem itself, which is a plant that grows naturally, with very low maintenance costs. In this research we have studied the strength of Hibiscus Tiliaceus, when extracting the fibers by hand. From this experiment, it was found that fiber was removed from the trunk of the plant, then the application of water rating could be used successfully for separating the extract fiber from the sheath of the Hibiscus Tiliaceus in turn. The microscopically longitudinal studies showed a roughness and also a flat surface in the fibers. The fiber width was recorded at 0.3 millimeter, as well as the fiber strength recorded at 651.9 denier and 10.93 newtons, respectively. There are three conditions of applications added for this natural fiber, which involve scouring and bleaching treatments.

Physical Properties of Yarn from Paper Mulberry

This research were examined the spinning processes of paper mulberry yarn and also investigated the physical properties of paper mulberry yarn. The results show that a possibilities of spinning of paper mulberry fiber into yarn which is a longitudinal view similar to that of cotton. An average yarn count, tenacity and elongation are 1,022 tex, 66.39 cN/tex, and 17.80%, respectively. These results represent the beginning of the research to rescue traditional knowledge, combined with the possibility of the introduction of a new textile fiber on the market.

Physical Properties of Woven Fabric from Paper Mulberry Yarn

This research were examined the characteristics chemical and physicalof paper mulberry fiber and also developed the spinning processes of paper mulberry yarn to make the fabric by weaving and knitting. The chemical composition of paper mulberry fiber was approximately 72.5% cellulose, while hemi-cellulose, lignin, pectin, and water-soluble were 17, 2.6, 2.3, and 5.6%, respectively. The characteristics and physical properties of paper mulberry fabric were also investigated.