Suitable Fabrics for Fashion Designers R.S. BalakumarAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Fashion, Design & ArtsHindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)Email: [email protected] Introduction:The most important feature of clothing is considered to be the fabric. It is necessary to dress in harmony with current color developments and the appropriate fabric. The erroneous clothing is actually the product of one bad fabric resolution. In […]
Rapier Loom:Rapier loom is a shuttleless weaving loom in which the filling yarn is carried through the shed of warp yarns to the other side of the loom by finger like carriers called rapiers. Rapier weaving machines are known for their reliability and performance. Since 1972, the rapier weaving machine has evolved into a successful, versatile and flexible weaving machine. […]
Some parents steer their children along a straight and ‘normal’ path, but that wasn’t to be for Bridget Steel-Jessop. As a child Bridget had the ‘fear of being ordinary’ instilled into her by her mother; after a succession of careers, Bridget considered that her mum might just be right. She bought a stitch dictionary as her guide and made the […]
Report on Assurance Quality Fabric Merchandising PracticesShazzadul IslamBRAC UniversityEmail: [email protected] Executive Summary:This reports describes 3 months long practical experience of my internship. It starts with company’s overview and company’s vision and mission. It also deals with the task accomplishment of mine in the company names ‘Assurance Quality Fabric’. In task accomplishment part, there are some key points are added […]
Costing in Apparel Industry:Costing is an essential and very important task in apparel industry. Proper costing and negotiation is a crucial part in apparel export business. In a business, cost is the amount of money that is spent on the production or creation of a garment. In this article I will discuss about different components of apparel costing, elements of […]
The Perspective of Lingerie as a Women’s Undergarment R.S. BalakumarAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Fashion, Design & ArtsHindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)Email: [email protected] What is Lingerie?The term “lingerie,” is a word derived from the French word “linge” meaning linen, was first presented into the English language as a rewording for appalling undergarments. Its widespread history consistently shifts gears between feminine […]
Swedish artist Elin Petronella was already hooked on embroidery when she met Charles-Henry in Paris in 2016. He was working as a professional photographer, but with a background in fine arts, he quickly became interested in Elin’s daily embroidery practice. Elin taught Charles the art of embroidery and, as they became teachers themselves, Charles and Elin set themselves a mission. […]
Fabric Properties and Characteristics:In garment manufacturing the main raw material used is fabric which is either woven or knitted or nonwoven. In addition to textile fabrics, sometimes leather and fur are also used in apparel manufacturing. The fabric should have appropriate texture and color according to end use. Cover factor, tensile extensibility, bending and shear rigidity, frictional hysteresis, thickness, and […]
Cold Pad Batch (CPB): A Sustainable Dyeing Process for Woven and Knit Industry Mazharul IslamSr. Executive (Solid Dyeing)M.Sc. in Textile Engineering (1st Semester)B.Sc. In Textile Engineering (PTEC Affiliated BUTex)Email: [email protected] Cold Pad Batch (CPB) Dyeing:Cold Pad Batch Dyeing is one of the widely used semi-continuous dyeing process. It is mainly used in the dyeing of cellulosic fiber like cotton […]
Sustainable and Economical Continuous Vat Dyeing Process Mazharul IslamSr. Executive (Solid Dyeing)M.Sc. in Textile Engineering (1st Semester)B.Sc. In Textile Engineering (PTEC Affiliated BUTex)Email: [email protected] Introduction to Vat Dyeing:Vat dye is water insoluble and can’t be applied directly on textile material. Vat Dyeing process is difficult from others dyeing. It involves two process. Here a process Vatting is needed for […]
Every seashell tells a story, and Bethany Duffy aims to tell those stories with needle and thread. Her miniature textile art shares the energy and motion of the vast seas from which her collection of shells emerged. And it’s all quite remarkable! At first, Bethany stitched in secrecy. She knew she wanted to incorporate her beloved shell collection into her […]
A Fashion Geek and Her Articles on Fashion Industry Manisha Jeevankumar BeniwalDepartment of Textiles (Fashion Technology)DKTE’S Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IndiaEmail: [email protected] Manisha Jeevankumar Beniwal has successfully completed his 2 months internship on “Content Writing & Research” in Textile Learner. Today we will know about Manisha Jeevankumar Beniwal – A Passionate Fashion Geek. Editor: Hey Manisha! Please tell […]
Costing of Solid Dyed Fabric Stitch and Non-Stitch(As a Practical E x perience)Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman (Maya) M.Sc. in Te x tile EngineeringAGM, M.Hossain Cotton Spinning Mills LtdEmail: [email protected] What is Solid Dyed Fabric?Color fabrics are two types, yarn dyed and fabric dyed or solid dyed fabric. Solid dyed fabrics are dyed with the piece dyeing method, and the materials […]
Spin Finish in Textile:In the field of textiles, the specialist term “spin finish” has a wide range of meanings today. Actually, a spin finish is a liquid or solid composition that is applied to the surfaces of man made fibers in order to improve the processing of such fibers in short staple or long-staple spinning. The following terms are all […]
How to Control Thermomigration in Textiles Dr. N.N. MahapatraCText FTI (Manchester)Business Head (Dyes)Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Ltd,301/302, 3rd Floor, Atlanta Center, Sonawala Road,Goregaon (East) Mumbai MH 400063 What is Thermomigration?Heat movement of disperse dyes out of synthetic fibers during surface. In other words it is the movement of dye during post–heat treatment of a polyester substrate, resulting in […]
Operations Management in Fashion Industry Manisha BeniwalDepartment of Textiles (Fashion Technology)DKTE’S Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IndiaIntern at Textile LearnerEmail: [email protected] Operations Management in Fashion Industry: A crucial part of any force chain is the operations management (OM) is the exertion of managing coffers that are devoted to the product and delivery of products and services. It embodies the […]
Artists are known for their observation skills. Indeed, capturing a magnificent sunset or the smiling wrinkles on a grandmother’s face requires close examination and study. But some very special artists use their observation skills in a different way. They look for the quiet beauty of everyday objects that are often overlooked: a worn coin lying on the pavement, an intricate […]
Slub Yarn: Types, Properties, Manufacturing and Uses Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman (Maya)AGM, M.Hossain Cotton Spinning Mills LtdEmail: [email protected] What is Slub Yarn?A slub yarn is one in which slubs have been deliberately created to produce the desired discontinuity of effect. Slubs are thick places in the yarn that may take the form of a very gradual change, with only a […]
When you hear an artist say they’re putting the pedal to the metal – and they’re talking about their sewing machine – you get a sense of determination, intensity and a fiery spirit. That kind of steely machine stitching can only come from someone who’s passionate about their cause. Natalya Khorover is one such woman. Natalya had a thrifty upbringing […]
Marketing Strategy of Garment Industry Manisha BeniwalDepartment of Textiles (Fashion Technology)DKTE’S Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IndiaIntern at Textile LearnerEmail: [email protected] Garment Industry: Garment industry summarizes the types of trade and assiduity along the product and value chain of apparel and garments, starting with the cloth assiduity (directors of cotton, hair, fur, and synthetic fiber), embellishment using embroidery, via […]
