Essays about: "Knitting technology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Knitting technology.

  1. 1. 3D Knit fabrics : optimizing spacer knit fabrics for comfort and breathability in infant products

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Julia Svensson; Hanna Halldorf; [2023]
    Keywords : Spacer fabric; knitting; warp knit; circular knit; textile testing; ProCad Warpknit; infant product; comfort; mechanical properties.;

    Abstract : In this study we looked into an existing textile baby stroller seat and investigated whether there can be any advantage in changing the material to a spacer fabric from perspectives such as functionality, comfort, and sustainability. The subject of 3D knitting, and advanced knitting is being researched more and more because of its versatility in producing and changing parameters of knitted high quality products, but there is a lack of studies done on comfort for children when it comes to knitted spacer fabrics and not many studies have been done on spacer fabrics used for baby seats in strollers or other types of seats for children. READ MORE

  3. 2. Coating of yarn with PEDOT-PSS : An examination of optimal manufacturing parameters in a dip coating production line for conductive yarn.

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Sandra Florén; Alma Pettersson; [2022]
    Keywords : PEDOT-PSS; Conductive yarn; dip-coating;

    Abstract : Electrically conductive smart textiles are a very interesting area that could be important for the development of smart textiles. Today, conductive yarns and threads are often produced from coveted metals such as silver, copper and gold. READ MORE

  4. 3. Craft Fiction

    University essay from Konstfack/Textil

    Author : Karen Modrei; [2021]
    Keywords : craft process; dialogue; fiction; domestic knitting machine; empathy; language; technology; techno-hippie; heteroglossia;

    Abstract : In this paper I introduce and explain the construct of ‘Craft Fiction’ as a setting for my own artistic work. Within a fictional framework, I am mediating between the field of craft and the contemporary environment of relocated materialities and digital worlds I find myself in. READ MORE

  5. 4. Compound meniscus implant prototypes : Bench test performance of knitted casing to contain, fixate and mechanically stabilize cell seeded gels

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Maria Ydrefors; [2021]
    Keywords : Knitting technology; meniscus replacement; hydrogel; Artelon®; bioprinting; biomechanical properties;

    Abstract : Meniscal tears are the most common intra-articular injury of the knee joint. Due to the avascular zone with limited blood supply, treatment of the injury is a complex process. Today, research on the development of efficient treatments and meniscal replacements is of increasing interest. READ MORE

  6. 5. Knittin of carbon and Dyneema® fibres to fit for contour sahpes in composites

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Sharath Panduranga Shahu; [2016]
    Keywords : Knitted fabrics; Dyneema® fibres; carbon fibres; Rib structure; in-plane; out of plane;

    Abstract : Textile process and textile structures that are suitable for composites are carefully studied and chosen to have weft knitted fabrics. The aim of this research is to knit the carbon and Dyneema® fibres in circular weft knitting to fit contour shapes. READ MORE