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View article: Luminescent Wearables for Low-Light Visibility of Children
Luminescent Wearables for Low-Light Visibility of Children Open
This study explores the development of luminescent wearables using machine embroidery with phosphorescent threads to enhance the visibility and safety of children in low-light environments, addressing the need for improved child protection…
View article: Microenvironment Under Face Masks and Respirators: Impact of Textile Structure and Material Air Permeability
Microenvironment Under Face Masks and Respirators: Impact of Textile Structure and Material Air Permeability Open
This study investigates the microenvironment under face masks and respirators, focusing on the influence of material and design characteristics on carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration, temperature, and relative humidity. Masks and respirator…
View article: Investigation of the fit and protective performance of surgical face masks
Investigation of the fit and protective performance of surgical face masks Open
This study investigates the fit and protective performance of surgical face masks. Measurements were conducted using the AccuFIT 9000 device, which evaluates particle concentration inside and outside the mask to determine the fit factor as…
View article: Sustainability in digital knitwear design: Exploring software solutions in the industry
Sustainability in digital knitwear design: Exploring software solutions in the industry Open
This paper explores the role of advanced software systems in promoting sustainability within digital knitwear design and production. Focusing on two industry leaders—Shima Seiki and Karl Mayer Stoll—it presents a comparative analysis of th…
View article: Intelligent Automation in Knitting Manufacturing: Advanced Software Integration and Structural Optimisation for Complex Textile Design
Intelligent Automation in Knitting Manufacturing: Advanced Software Integration and Structural Optimisation for Complex Textile Design Open
Automation in textile manufacturing plays a pivotal role in enhancing production efficiency, precision, and innovation. This study investigates the integration of intelligent technologies in the knitting sector, focusing on industrial flat…
View article: Advancing Sustainable Textile Metrology: Reflectivity Measurement with Controlled Light Sources
Advancing Sustainable Textile Metrology: Reflectivity Measurement with Controlled Light Sources Open
This study introduces an experimental method for evaluating the reflectivity of flexible textile materials under controlled lighting conditions. The proposed methodology employs a light booth and four standard illuminants (D65, TL84, Incan…
View article: Towards Sustainable Jeans Production: Experimental Evaluation of a Denim Fabric to Abrasion Resistance by Dry Fabric-to-Fabric Rubbing
Towards Sustainable Jeans Production: Experimental Evaluation of a Denim Fabric to Abrasion Resistance by Dry Fabric-to-Fabric Rubbing Open
Initially renowned for its durability and utility in work clothing, denim fabric has now gained global popularity and is mass-produced worldwide. Unfortunately, despite their widespread use, some denim products lack long-term wear resistan…
View article: Applications of Mechatronics in Textiles and Clothing Industries
Applications of Mechatronics in Textiles and Clothing Industries Open
This article focuses on the transformative potential of mechatronics in up-to-date textiles and clothing industries, with a special focus on its implications for automation, efficiency in production, and product quality. Supported in the m…
View article: Heat transfer through protective face masks and respirators
Heat transfer through protective face masks and respirators Open
The paper presents results from the investigation of heat transfer through six types of face masks and respirators used for protection against particulate matter (PM) and virus transmission. The masks/respirators were studied in terms of t…
View article: Numerical simulation of the air permeability of protective face masks
Numerical simulation of the air permeability of protective face masks Open
The paper presents a procedure for numerical simulation of the air permeability in the transversal direction of protective face masks. Two types of three-layer face masks were considered, and their air-permeability was experimentally measu…
View article: Eco-sustainability of cotton textiles: moisture absorption case study
Eco-sustainability of cotton textiles: moisture absorption case study Open
Moisture absorption is a crucial property of cotton fabrics, as it directly affects their comfort and performance in various applications, as well as fabric’s degradation. While the moisture absorption ability of cotton fibres has been ext…
View article: Sustainable Textiles: Design of New Weave Patterns Based on Texts
Sustainable Textiles: Design of New Weave Patterns Based on Texts Open
Woven textiles’ design is part of sustainable design, and new ways are being sought to minimise energy, including human power and efforts, in order to efficiently develop new weave patterns and apply them directly in the weaving mill. The …
View article: The 3Rs concept applied in a textile case study
The 3Rs concept applied in a textile case study Open
Waste is defined as something useless, an object or substance that is no longer needed. The 3Rs concept (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) is promoted on a worldwide scale for generating a sustainable material-cycle society through efficient appl…
View article: MEASURING THE CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATION UNDER PROTECTIVE FACE MASKS WITH A SENSOR SYSTEM
MEASURING THE CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATION UNDER PROTECTIVE FACE MASKS WITH A SENSOR SYSTEM Open
Wearing face masks is a way to limit the spread of viral particles.However, their usage leads to the creation of a microenvironment between the mask and the face as the heat and mass transfer processes through the masks are impeded.As a re…
View article: Classification of digital stitch lines in machine embroidery
Classification of digital stitch lines in machine embroidery Open
Despite the large application of the machine embroidery in textile and apparel design and high-tech clothing items, there is а lack of systematic arrangement of the digital stitch lines, used by embroidery machines and embroidery designers…
View article: Design and Development of an E-Textile Mat for Assuring the Comfort of Bedridden Persons
Design and Development of an E-Textile Mat for Assuring the Comfort of Bedridden Persons Open
An e-textile mat with capacitive textile sensors was designed and manufactured to monitor body position and prevent decubitus ulcers in the case of bedridden people. The sensors were incorporated through a process of machine embroidery wit…
View article: E-textile for non-invasive control of the body movement of bedridden patients
E-textile for non-invasive control of the body movement of bedridden patients Open
Decubitus ulcers or bedsores are skin injuries that are a serious medical problem, difficult to treat. They are usually the result of some tissue nutrition disorder, the most common cause being lying down. The main principle for the preven…
View article: Consumption of Electric Energy in the Production of Cotton Textiles and Garments
Consumption of Electric Energy in the Production of Cotton Textiles and Garments Open
The production of cotton textiles and garments is of substantial importance for modern society in terms of its economic effect: trade, investment, employment and earnings all over the world. The sector is characterized by substantial deman…
View article: Evaluation of stitch length accuracy of embroidery machine by different speed and step
Evaluation of stitch length accuracy of embroidery machine by different speed and step Open
The key factor for high quality embroidery is the precision with which the individual stitches are realized in the plane of frame XY. For this purpose, the dispersion in the size of each step on X and Y axes are measured, depending on the …
View article: Application and technologies for textile sensors production used in pressure distribution measurement - a critical review
Application and technologies for textile sensors production used in pressure distribution measurement - a critical review Open
The application of smart textile sensors is continuously expanding with rising new functionalities. Their main task is to report and measure various environmental or human body parameters, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, pH, etc.,…