Journal of Textile Science & Engineering

Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Diaper Design for Polyester Fabric
  Author(s): Onuegbu GC, Nnorom OO, Okonkwo Samuel Nonso* and Ojiaku PC
  
  Knowledge about the indigenous traditional woven fabrics of Nigeria reveals the extent the people have advanced in the area of weaving and clothing need. Unfortunately, the indigenous weaving culture faces threat of extinction due to the introduction of machine made fabrics. Here, double twisted and single twisted polyester yarn was used as warp and weft respectively to weave a diaper design for polyester fabric which was used for interior decoration. The diaper weave was produced using a four-shaft hand loom and the steps involved were warping, beaming, heddling or drafting, reeding/denting, tie-up/gaiting, shedding, picking and beating up. The woven diaper polyester was cut and sewn for interior decoration. The diaper twill weave design produced has a front and a back side and was found to be durable, attractive and reliable. Soiling and stains were less noticeable on the uneven sur.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2165-8064.2020.10.408

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