Wool fabrics were pretreated with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of different stabilisers; namely, sodium silicate, magnesium sulphate and imino disuccinic acid sodium salt. The effect of stabiliser type and concentration on the properties of the treated wool were studied. Imino disuccinic acid sodium salt was found to be the most effective stabiliser for hydrogen peroxide when added to the bleaching bath of wool fabric. The effect of after‐treatment of the pre‐oxidised wool fabric with commercially produced lipoprotein lipase enzyme on its dyeability with acid and reactive dyes, as well as on some of its physico‐mechanical properties, was assessed. Chemical and microscopic analyses were conducted to assess changes in the chemical composition of wool treated with this system. Wool fabrics treated with hydrogen peroxide/imino disuccinic acid sodium salt/lipoprotein lipase enzyme exhibit improved wettability and, hence, dyeability with both acid and reactive dyes, as well as enhanced resistance to felting shrinkage and pilling, without severe deterioration in the fabric’s inherent properties.

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PurposeAndroid mobile phones are usually used in everyday life. QR (quick response) codes are one of the smart and interesting technologies to convey information fast and accurately through smartphones. So printing QR codes on different textiles by inkjet method concerns specific people, such as with Autism, and Down syndrome, deaf and dumb children and also people having Alzheimer’s disease, who do not have the ability to communicate to others properly; these people cannot know, express or remember information about their selves. So printing QR codes in their clothes can help improve their lives.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, different factors affecting QR codes scanability on fabrics were examined to clarify optimum conditions of recognition and readability. This paper examines different factors as QR Code different resolutions, sizes and lighting conditions. Different weave structures were also used. A questionnaire was done in a deaf and dumb school, for clarifying how QR codes can improve communication to some extent with others, especially those who do not realize sign language. In this study, different factors affecting QR codes’ scanability on fabrics were examined to clarify the optimum conditions of recognition and readability. This paper examines different factors as QR Code different resolutions, sizes and lighting conditions. Different weave structures were also used. A questionnaire was done in deaf and dumb school, to clarifying how QR codes can improve communication to some extent with others who especially do not realize sign language.FindingsThe finding of this study can provide basic data for future researches on QR codes printing on textiles. The effect of weave structure on QR code reading is obvious, as code reading time consumed in the plain fabric is more than that required in a twill structure. This economical method can enhance wearer life, especially for some cases as deaf and dumb cases.Originality/valueThese creative functions will surprise users and motivate them to scan the Codes. Increasing utility of QR codes in the textile and clothing field, give sustainability to the wearer clothes and accessories.

Fashion design is one of the arts that express the cultural and social attitudes. It is the art of applying design, aesthetics and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories. Fashion designers anticipate changes which sometimes not suitable to our customs and traditions. This led to the need to develop a modern fashion based on the national heritage and Egyptian identity. So that it is a strong fortress that protects against external influences and trends to the Egyptian society. That has an influential role in Keep away from the blind imitation of fashion that does not fit Egyptian identity and the reduction of exotic fashions from Egyptian society. The sema ritual began with the inspiration of Mevlâna Jalâluddîn Rumi. Dervish whirling has a ritual every movement of the hands, feet and head has a meaning and special significance and rotation counterclockwise evidence of the exchange of night and day. The whirling of the skirt (tanoura) is an Egyptian dance derived from the mevlevi whirling, but the Egyptian tanoura is dancing in bright colors. The present research explores the idea of creating contemporary fashion designs inspired from mevlevi and Egyptian tanoura costumes. The study found that these traditional and folk dances were positive as a source of inspiration. Twelve designs are created and statistically investigated by fashion and clothing specialists. The best designs to achieve the aspects of the evaluation as a whole of the design, according to the views of design specialists, is design number (9), and the least designs proposed in achieving the aspects of evaluation (as a whole) is the design.(1) In light of the results, there are differences of statistical significance between the proposed designs in the achievement of the aspects of evaluation (as a whole) according to the views of specialists" Paper

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