Essays about: "Textile product"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 110 essays containing the words Textile product.

  1. 1. Investigation on the natural indigo dye for cotton fabric by using supercritical carbon dioxide

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

    Author : Ryoi Takamatsu; [2023]
    Keywords : Dyeing; supercritical carbon dioxide; indigo; cotton; eco-friendly; textile;

    Abstract : Concerns about the environmental impact of the textile industry are increasing, and there is an urgent need to develop and implement sustainable technologies. In particular, the environmental impact of dyeing, which emits a large amount of wastewater and chemicals, is one production process that needs to be resolved. READ MORE

  3. 2. Greening the thread : A comparative study of design processes to reduce microplastic shedding in Swedish textile companies

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

    Author : Stina Victorsson; Sonya Reynolds; [2023]
    Keywords : The textile industry; Sustainability; Microplastic shedding; Sustainable design processes; Triple bottom line; Circular economy; Swedish textile companies;

    Abstract : Purpose – This study aims to gain an increased understanding of how textile companies perceive opportunities and challenges in reducing microplastic shedding in the design process. Specifically, the thesis compares and analyses two distinct textile companies with diverse business approaches. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Production of textile fibres from filamentous fungi grown on apple pomace : invertase pre-treatment

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

    Author : Sofia Berg; [2023]
    Keywords : apple pomace; invertase; fibres; filamentous fungi; dry gel spinning;

    Abstract : In this work Rhizopus Delemar was grown on an apple pomace medium, a waste product from the juice industry. The apple pomace was pre-treated with the enzyme invertase to hydrolyse the sucrose available in the waste to glucose and fructose, which are digestible by the fungus. READ MORE

  6. 5. Managing the implementation of sustainable polyurethane (PU) coating for functional wear

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

    Author : Zarin Tasnime; Christine Buckley; [2023]
    Keywords : PU coating; Water resistance; Sustainability; Textile management; Key factors;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore the practical implementation of a commercially available sustainable alternative to conventional polyurethane (PU) textile coating for functional outerwear garments with protection from rain and snow. In addition, this study will identify the key consideration areas which should be taken into account during the managerial decision-making process of implementing the sustainable PU coating. READ MORE