Suman Pant

Comfort and Mechanical Properties of Cotton and Cotton Blended Knitted Khadi Fabrics

Abstract Main aim of present study was to develop hosiery material for khadi cottage industry. Hand spun cotton and cotton: polyester yarns were utilized to construct knit fabric in manually operated knitting machine. Plain knit and rib knit fabrics (1x1, 2x2) were developed in flat bed cotton hosiery machine of 14 gauge 40 inch. Comfort and mechanical properties of knitted fabrics constructed from hand spun cotton and cotton: polyester yarns were tested by standard procedure. It was found that cotton knitted khadi fabric is more comfortable than cotton: polyester khadi knit with less pilling tendency. On the other hand, strength and abrasion resistance of cotton:polyester khadi fabric is better than cotton knit fabric.

Effect of selected organic acids on degumming and properties of tassar silk.

Present study was conducted to find out the effect of organic acid on the degumming of oak tassar silk fabric. Degumming of tassar silk fabric was done with tartaric acid, oxalic acid and citric acid at different pH, and for different duration to find out most appropriate conditions for degumming. Selected physical properties of oak tassar silk fabric was evaluated. Tartaric acid was found to give the best result followed by oxalic acid and citric acid for degumming silk. Weight, thickness, per cent drape co–efficient and strength of tassar silk fabric increased whereas stiffness of fabric decreased.

Pr operties of Camel Kid Hair: Chokla Wool Blended Yarns and Fabrics

Abstract The aim of present study was to find out the effects of blending camel kid hair with chokla wool on performance of yarn and fabric. Camel hair was blended with chokla wool in three ratios viz. 25: 75, 75:25, and 50:50 on khadi hand spinning system. Knitted fabric samples were prepared on circular hand knitting machine. Properties of yarn and knitted fabric were evaluated. It was found that blending of chokla wool with camel hair improves strength of yarn. Performance of CH75:C25 knitted fabric was found better in terms of strength, abrasion resistance, warmth and knitting performance in comparison to other blends.

Green Synthesis of Colloidal Copper Nanoparticles Capped with Tinospora cordifolia and Its Application in Catalytic Degradation in Textile Dye: An Ecologically Sound Approach

Green synthesis has been considered as an ideal approach owing to its simplicity, cost effectiveness and minimal toxicity. Aim of the present study was to synthesize and characterize copper nanoparticle capped Tinospora cordifolia using green synthesis and further to evaluate its catalytic degradation property on different dyes. Various characterization parameters were performed such as particle size, PDI, zeta potential, microscopic study (SEM, TEM), interaction study through ATR-FTIR and DSC. Surface area of the sample was analyzed through the surface area analyzer. Catalytic degradation ability of synthesized nanoparticle was studied using various dyes such as reactive dye, direct dye, eosin yellowish and safranin.

Study on Modification of Physical Properties of Khadi Fabrics by Enzymatic Treatment

Abstract Enzymes are present in living organisms but are not living themselves. Enzymes are very mild components in the environment. Enzymes acts as a molecular worker offering an answer to the desire for a cleaner more gentle less polluting, non-aggressive and hyper genic chemistry with minimum damage to textile substrate and the environment. Present investigation was aimed to assess the effect of enzymatic agents on physical properties of khadi fabrics. Cotton khadi and cotton blend khadi fabrics have been selected for this study. Physical properties of treated fabrics were analyzed statistically. Enzymatic treatment was given at different concentrations. The treated khadi fabrics were evaluated in terms of fabric weight loss, stiffness, tensile strength, tearing strength, crease recovery and drapability. It was found that as the concentration of enzymes increased, drapability and number of nodes of treated fabrics were also increased. Cellulase treated fabrics were graded as the best (highest THV), followed closely by amylase treated fabrics.

Preference of consumers for Kashmiri shawls.

Buying preference of consumers for Kashmiri shawls has been reported in this paper. Study was conducted on hundred consumers. Field survey was carried out in Delhi and Lucknow. Questionnaire was used to collect data. It has been found that consumers want to buy these shawls for quality of material, workmanship, motifs and beautiful colour combination.