Fabric handle as a concept for high-performance apparel

The present study has addressed the effects of nanoclay on the properties of polypropylene (PP)/polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) blend fibers such as their dyeability and, rheological and resiliency behaviors which are produced by melt spinning. The results of the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis indicated that the presence of both nanoclay and PBT significantly influenced the crystallinity of PP which also confirmed their nucleating effects on the nanocomposite fibers. Compared to neat PP fibers, the incorporation of 0.5–1wt.% of nanoclay and 10 wt.% of PBT nanocomposite fibers caused approximately 23% and 52% enhancements in the resiliency and dye uptake respectively without using toxic carriers. The rheological analysis was carried out for investigating the viscoelastic behavior, and microstructural and dispersion of nanoclay in the nanocomposite fibers. The rheological behavior in the small amplitude oscillatory shear (SAOS) test demonstrated the percolation threshold network of the structure of PBT fibrils in the PP matrix. When the PBT domains are fibrillated, the storage modulus (G′) and complex viscosity increase compared to neat PP. Also, the nonterminal behavior at low frequencies indicates the uniform dispersion of nanoclay in fiber nanocomposites. These all cause the improvement of the melt strength of the PP matrix. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to study the dispersion and localization of nanoclay. Nanoclay has also played a compatibilizing role in the immisible PP/PBT blend and was localized mainly in the PBT disperse and interface, and therefore prevented coalescence. The role of the compatibility of nanoparticles is to decrease the mean diameter of the nano-fibrils to 75 nm, for the hot-drawn nanocomposite fibers, as measured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). All of the above lead to increasing the melt strength and elasticity of the nanocomposites in the fiber spinning process.

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“…Although this method is old, it has been a common method for calculating the resiliency behavior and has been used in many new articles. 53,54…”

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Dual role of nanoclay in the improvement of the in-situ nanofibrillar morphology in polypropylene/polybutylene terephthalate nanocomposites

Seraji

Bajgholi

2022

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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“…Consumers can perceive comfort when wearing clothing (Sun, 2017). Nowadays, comfort is the first thing consumers will look at before purchasing any clothing.…”

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A Comparative Study of Inner Neck Scarf Quality from Different Price Range among the Malaysian Consumers

Zainuddin,

Tulos,

Aris

et al. 2024

E-BPJ

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The inner neck scarf is used to grip the forehead until covering the end of the neck. Due to the many types of it in the market and the need for more information on better quality, customers buy it without knowing whether it is worth the performance offered. This study evaluates comfort properties in terms of the quality of three brands: dUCK Scarf, Naelofar Hijab, and unbranded. Comfort properties such as breathability and absorbency were tested. Its physical properties were also tested, including fabric weight, thickness, and stitch density. Naelofar Hijab's inner neck gives better breathability and absorbency testing results.

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Evaluating Degrees of “Softness” in Therapeutic Systems of Knitted Wearable Technology with Brain Injury Survivors

Salisbury

2021

Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice

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Fabric handle as a concept for high-performance apparel

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Dual role of nanoclay in the improvement of the in-situ nanofibrillar morphology in polypropylene/polybutylene terephthalate nanocomposites

Dual role of nanoclay in the improvement of the in-situ nanofibrillar morphology in polypropylene/polybutylene terephthalate nanocomposites

A Comparative Study of Inner Neck Scarf Quality from Different Price Range among the Malaysian Consumers

Evaluating Degrees of “Softness” in Therapeutic Systems of Knitted Wearable Technology with Brain Injury Survivors

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