Journal of Textile Science & Engineering

The present study reveals a comparison of the physical properties of cotton/micro polyester yarns of count 30sNec with those of the 100% cotton and 100% micro polyester yarn. This set consists of 5 blend ratios 80:20, 65:35,0:50, 35:65, 20:80 along with 100% cotton and 100% micro polyester. These yarns are tested for its strength, yarn evenness and imperfections. The properties of the 65:35 blended yarns were comparable with the 100% cotton yarn. It was also observed that increasing the micro polyester content led to increase in properties. But the cotton plays a major role in the yarn property. The micro polyester proportion improves strength properties in the yarn. In this study, the ultimate proportion of the cotton and micro polyester is found to be 65:35 blend proportions from the test results.

The research work is aimed to develop an alternative technique for immediate blood coagulation using natural starch extract (Solanum tuberosum) and to promote haemostasis in medical application. The natural starch exhibits significant anti-bacterial activity and blood coagulation ability by subjecting it to standard test methods. From the results, it was found that the natural starch coated on the muslin-gauze cloth coagulates blood and stops bleeding at a faster rate than the product made out of base human (or) cow plasma and kaolin-coated gauze cloth. Hence, this research work shows a commercial viability and potentiality of the developed product for healthcare applications.

The use of compressive garments for severe burns is usually necessary for a long time. They consist of relatively stiff fabric but very elastic that compresses skin layers in order to flatten them. As the healing of the skin that tends to hypertrophy, the skin is forced to grow up but not by remaining relatively thin. Compression, defined as the pressure applied by a garment on the member burned , depends on a complex interaction between physical properties and manufacture of compressive garment, size and shape of the limb to which it is applied and the wearer’s activity. The compression level is directly proportional to the tension application of the compressive garment and inversely proportional to the size of the member (Laplace’s Law). Thus, there are other factors influenced directly or indirectly to the interface pressure. The change in pressure by muscular activities can have a big effect on the compressed member.