Essays about: "textile dyeing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 essays containing the words textile dyeing.

  1. 11. Supercritical carbon dioxide as a green media for simultaneous dyeing and functionalisation : A study on disperse dyeing and silicone functionalisation for water repellency of polyester fabric

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

    Author : Anika Schulz; [2019]
    Keywords : Dyeing; supercritical carbon dioxide; silicone; water repellent; polyester; eco-friendly; technology; functionalisation; textiles; hydrophobic;

    Abstract : Textile processing methods such as conventional exhaustion dyeing, pre-treatments and printing consume high amounts of water and use partly toxic and hazardous chemicals which are non-degradable. These chemicals (e.g. READ MORE

  3. 12. Salvage the selvedge! : Upcycling selvedge waste from industrial weaving, using handweaving techniques

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

    Author : Ellen Arolin; [2019]
    Keywords : handweaving; weaving; upcycling; waste material; selvedge waste; natural dyeing; textile design;

    Abstract : Waste is a big problem in the textile industry; one area of waste is cut off selvedges from the weaving industry. This degree work in textile design questions the need and motivation to produce fully new textiles, choosing instead to use waste material in order to create sustainable design. READ MORE

  4. 13. Chemical and physical changes in PET fibres due to exhaust dyeing : Issues in thermo-mechanical recycling of dyed PET textiles

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

    Author : Frida Lindström; [2018]
    Keywords : Polyethylene terephthalate; polyester; exhaust dyeing; auxiliary chemicals; degradation; hydrolysis; thermo-mechanical recycling; fibre-to-fibre recycling; FTIR; DSC; tensile properties; demand absorbency test.;

    Abstract : Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most used fibre in the textile industry. PET is also used in other products, e.g. soft-drink bottles and food packaging. READ MORE

  5. 14. True colours of Nepal : A minor field study on the Nepalease dyeing industry

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Nicole Modigh; [2018]
    Keywords : Nepal; Textile dyeing; AZO dyeing; AZO-free dyeing; Natural dyeing; SDG; Global goals; Sustainable development goals; Fashion revolution; Awareness; Industry;

    Abstract : This research was a minor field study that took place during eight weeks in Kathmandu, Nepal, with a research focus on the country’s dyeing industry. Methods like qualitative interviews, observation, and analyses through the connections to the UN’s sustainable development goals was used to meet the research aim and objectives. READ MORE

  6. 15. Antimony diffusion from polyester textiles upon exhaust dyeing

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

    Author : Shah Miran Patwary; [2017]
    Keywords : PET polymer; polymerization; di-antimony tri-oxide; polyester textiles; exhaust dyeing; antimony diffusion; waste water; health safety; environmental issues;

    Abstract : In recent years, environmental authorities in Sweden are reporting about high content of antimony in waste water that is discharging from polyester textile dyeing industries. It is known from available scientific publications that, antimony and its compound is harmful for both human and environment. READ MORE