2026 September - 40 articles
The melamine-formaldehyde (MF) fiber is recognized as a high-performance flame-retardant material. In this study, the phase separation behavior of MF prepolymer (pre-MF) was investigated using ionic liquids (ILs) as solvents, with the aim of establis...
Many investigations of fabric-skin interaction have focused on transporting moisture away from the skin, but wet wrap therapy requires moisture to be transferred to and retained at the skin surface. In wet wrap therapies, a wet inner layer is covered...
Enzymatic recycling offers a promising route for recovering fibres from textile waste; however, processes developed predominantly on single-fabric model substrates have rarely been validated using authentic post-consumer garments. In this study, 110...
Textile coatings are widely used in the textile industry; however, the increasing demand for advanced functionalities such as electrical conductivity and thermal regulation poses significant challenges. At the same time, sectors such as the aerospace...
Directional liquid transport (DLT) is a useful and efficient strategy for liquid transport in nature and in numerous wearable, separation, and energy-related applications. Recent advances in surface-chemistry modification and hierarchical textile str...
Mechanically recycled cotton is heterogeneous, and nep counts obtained from different analytical platforms may not be numerically interchangeable. This study provides a preliminary cross-platform comparison of five industrial batches selected in the...
Ultrasonic bonding offers a promising alternative to traditional sewing and other plastic bonding techniques, with several potential advantages. This paper comprehensively analyzes ultrasonic bond characteristics in PVC-coated hybrid textiles, preval...
The valorization of agricultural residues as alternative lignocellulosic fiber resources may improve biomass utilization. This study comparatively evaluated Corchorus olitorius L. bast fibers recovered from Egyptian Molokhia stem residues using biolo...
This research examined the impact of ozone surface alteration on the dye absorption of Tencel textiles using natural dyes devoid of mordants. Fabric specimens received ozonation at two distinct gas flow rates (5 L/min and 15 L/min) for two different...
The growing demand for sustainable textile materials has increased interest in the utilization of natural and regenerated cellulosic fibers in blended yarn structures. In this study, ring-spun yarns produced from Tencel, Modal, Viscose, Bamboo, Cotto...
This study investigates the influence of wool yarn variants and relaxation state on the bending and drape behavior of double-jersey Milano rib knitted fabrics. The fabrics were produced from commercially available wool yarns (100% conventional wool,...
The electrical response of conductive textile structures to liquid exposure was investigated as a basis for electrical resistance-based haemorrhage detection. The sensing principle relies on changes in the electrical resistance of the conductive netw...
The growing demand for multifunctional textile materials has stimulated extensive research into the development of antimicrobial finishing agents capable of providing long-term protection against pathogenic microorganisms while preserving the perform...
Thermal protective clothing (TPC) plays an important role in safeguarding firefighters exposed to high-temperature hazards. However, existing TPC systems lack the ability to address the comprehensive safety needs of working in a hazardous thermal env...
Human thermophysiological responses differ greatly between individuals. However, textile and clothing systems are usually designed using average population data. They also follow the idea that one product can provide acceptable comfort for most users...
This study investigates the thermal performance of additive-free bacterial cellulose (BC) aerogels and cryogels produced by Acetobacter xylinus under controlled static cultivation conditions. The influence of supercritical CO2 (ScCO2) drying and free...
Automated cotton-percentage identification underpins sustainable textile recycling, but established near-infrared and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy systems cost USD 10,000–25,000 per unit and remain inaccessible to small recyclers. We address this on t...
The development of multifunctional textiles with enhanced ultraviolet (UV) protection has attracted increasing attention due to the growing demand for protective and high-performance clothing. In this study, cotton fabrics dyed with reactive dyes at...
Cotton fiber length is a key determinant of yarn quality, and High Volume Instrument (HVI) measurements are widely used to assess fiber length characteristics. Recent research has shown that the complete HVI fibrogram contains substantially more info...
The accumulation of discarded denim waste in landfills is causing environmental pollution, creating an urgent need for sustainable solutions. This study demonstrates the recycling of denim by extracting the indigo dye and fabricating the treated fabr...
Sustainable textile care formulations based on renewable and waste vegetable oils represent environmentally responsible alternatives to conventional laundry products while supporting circular bioeconomy strategies. However, the influence of formulati...
Despite the rapid growth of global polyester production over the past two decades, the transition toward circular textile systems remains limited, particularly in emerging economies where industrial waste streams hold significant untapped potential f...
Polyester–cotton (PES/CO) blends represent one of the most widely used textile classifications globally, yet their fibre-to-fibre recycling remains technically challenging due to the chemical dissimilarity of the two fibres. Existing reviews ty...
Clothing pressure is a critical design parameter in compression garments, yet its estimation in three-dimensional (3D) digital environments remains challenging because it depends on fabric mechanics, garment deformation, body geometry, and garment&nd...
Microencapsulation has become an indispensable technique across various industries that require the controlled release and stability of bioactive agents. In this study, the encapsulation of cinnamon essential oil (CEO), known for its antibacterial an...
This study comparatively examines the combined influence of hemp blend ratio, weft count and dual-core weft architecture on selected transport-related comfort indicators of hemp-blended denim fabrics. Eleven 3/1 twill denim fabrics were produced usin...
Arc-flash protective textiles are specialized technical fabrics designed to endure extreme thermal energy and inhibit ignition during electrical faults. It is an industry driven by the enhanced use of machine learning models, autonomous technologies,...
Developing durable multifunctional clothing with enhanced mechanical and comfort properties utilizing eco-friendly, cost-effective hybrid nano finishes is highly challenging. The reason behind the nondurable functionality is the lack of bonding abili...
Conventional cotton bleaching relies on hydrogen peroxide under high temperatures and alkaline conditions, leading to high water and energy consumption. This study evaluates ozone as a sustainable alternative oxidizing agent to improve process effici...
Natural dyes are attracting increasing attention owing to their environmental compatibility and safety profile, particularly in contrast to synthetic dyes, which may contain hazardous compounds posing risks to human health and ecosystems. In this stu...
Efficient adsorbents and nanozyme-like materials are of growing importance in environmental technologies. Here, we report a simple and potentially scalable approach for the immobilization of biochars onto nonwoven acrylic textiles, yielding composite...
The ongoing concern about advanced healthcare systems drives the development of highly functional medical textile products. However, despite rapid growth in fiber-based healthcare products, a comprehensive understanding of the relation between fiber...
Quality inspection is a fundamental pillar of textile manufacturing, as garment defects directly affect customer satisfaction, production efficiency, and overall brand reputation. In this context, automated inspection systems have become essential fo...
The release of microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles during domestic laundering is a major contributor to aquatic pollution. Nanomaterial-based surface treatments have recently emerged as a potential route for minimizing microfiber shedding. Th...
The growing emphasis on sustainability in fashion and textile systems has renewed interest in natural dyes as both ecological colorants and expressive design tools. This study investigates a design-oriented approach to sustainable screen-printing by...
With the increasing generation of textile waste, efficient chemical recycling methods are urgently needed. This study evaluates a hydrochloric acid-based process for recycling polycotton textiles (polyester/cotton blends), in which cotton is selectiv...
Functionalized wet-laid nonwovens were developed from recycled cotton fibres, including spinning process residues (SPRs) and cotton fabric scraps (CFSs), blended with refined bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp (BEKP), demonstrating the valorisation of te...
Various models exist for predicting the sound absorption coefficient of porous materials, including the capillary model within the Rayleigh model. However, many of these models require an acoustic parameter known as ventilation resistance, which is d...
This research presents bacterial cellulose (BC) filaments knitted from agro-industrial by-products. The fermentation media came from pressed fruit (beetroot, ginger, grape), vegetable beverages, bagasse with different concentrations (1/2.5, 1/5, 1/7....
Online apparel size recommendation remains difficult because consumers cannot physically assess garment fit before purchase. It is a multi-dimensional fit evaluation problem, particularly for complex garments such as jackets, where multiple body area...
