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View article: Ice friction: A brief review of the influencing factors and experimental methods
Ice friction: A brief review of the influencing factors and experimental methods Open
Ice friction is influenced by multiple interconnected parameters between the sliding body and ice, making it a challenging research area in tribology. The motivation for this review lies in the need to understand the parameters affecting i…
View article: Subjectivity and Fallibility in the Instrumental and Epistemic Defenses of a "Right to Do Wrong"
Subjectivity and Fallibility in the Instrumental and Epistemic Defenses of a "Right to Do Wrong" Open
An instrumental defense of a right to do wrong is plausible because we cannot directly intervene in an individual's choices so as to effectively promote that individual's moral good, if her moral good is conceived as being some form of ind…
View article: Improving the ultraviolet protection factor of textiles through mechanical surface modification using calendering
Improving the ultraviolet protection factor of textiles through mechanical surface modification using calendering Open
The textile modification technique of calendering was used to change the cover factor of wearable textiles in order to improve the ultraviolet protection factor and decrease the amount of ultraviolet radiation transmitted through the fabri…
View article: Surface coated cellulose fibres as a biobased alternative to functional synthetic fibres
Surface coated cellulose fibres as a biobased alternative to functional synthetic fibres Open
Fibres and textiles from synthetic polymers offer high functionality with regard to sweat transport and drying rate in sports clothing. However, the limited biodegradability of standard polyester and polyamide fibres leads to concerns with…
View article: Flexible Textile Strain Sensor Based on Copper-Coated Lyocell Type Cellulose Fabric
Flexible Textile Strain Sensor Based on Copper-Coated Lyocell Type Cellulose Fabric Open
Integration of sensors in textile garments requires the development of flexible conductive structures. In this work, cellulose-based woven lyocell fabrics were coated with copper during an electroless step, produced at 0.0284 M copper sulf…
View article: Modification of polypropylene fibres with cationic polypropylene dispersion for improved dyeability
Modification of polypropylene fibres with cationic polypropylene dispersion for improved dyeability Open
Polypropylene ( PP ) fibres are important hydrophobic fibres which are used in the production of functional textiles such as sports textiles. The absence of functional groups and low polarity make PP fibres difficult to dye, thus mass colo…
View article: The effect of thermal insulation pads on heat flux, physical effort and perceived exertion during endurance exercise in cool environments
The effect of thermal insulation pads on heat flux, physical effort and perceived exertion during endurance exercise in cool environments Open
To determine the effects of thermal insulation pads on clothing surface temperature, physical effort and perceived exertion during endurance exercise in cool environments two different pants (P COOL , P INSUL ) were designed: P COOL (Insul…
View article: Software Carpentry: R For Reproducible Scientific Analysis
Software Carpentry: R For Reproducible Scientific Analysis Open
A full-day introduction to data analysis using R, written and maintained by the Software Carpentry team.
View article: Caregiver’s vision of bedding textiles for elderly
Caregiver’s vision of bedding textiles for elderly Open
Senior citizens have specific needs for bedding, clothing, hygiene and medical textiles that are an essential part of their daily life. The “Textiles for Ageing Society (TAGS)” project deals with these specific demands. Caregivers from 6 E…