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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The University has 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops. Considerable progress has been registered in the field of education, research and extension from this University.

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Subject: Textile and Apparel Designing × Thesis Type: M.Sc × Start date: 2012 × End date: 2015 ×
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    EFFECT OF SOFTENERS ON DECCANI WOOL BLANKET
    (University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 2015-06) MANJULATHA, C.; MAHALE, GEETA
    The present investigation titled “Effect of softeners on Deccani wool blanket” was conducted at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, during the year 2013 2015 with an objective to study the prevailing practices of wool processing in Northern Karnataka, to optimize a protocol for softener finishing of Deccani wool Blanket, to assess the quality parameters of processed Deccani wool Blanket and to estimate the cost of softener finished Deccani wool Blanket. A self structured schedule was administered for randomly selected 150 shepherds belonging to Medleri village, Ranebennur taluk, Haveri District, to collect the general information of the shepherds and to know the prevailing practices of wool processing. Pure Deccani woollen blanket woven by Medleri weavers was collected for the softening treatment. Based on ionic nature of the softener, three softeners i.e., cationic, non ionic and silicon were selected for the treatment. In order to optimize the pH, concentration, time, temperature for different softeners three replications with 81 combinations was carried out. The treatment procedure was optimized based on the highest value of tensile strength and GSM of the treated blanket sample. The Deccani wool blanket treated with optimized parameters were further assessed for its quality parameters and subjective evaluation of the samples was done by the textile experts. The cost of softener finished Deccani wool blanket was calculated. The data was analysed using frequencies, percentages, one way ANOVA and regression. Results revealed that performance properties of softener treated samples were improved and the highest was attained by silicon treated sample. The extensibility and TIV of the treated sample was increased while tensile strength and air permeability was decreased. Textile experts opined that the handle, appearance of the Deccani wool blanket was improved after softening treatment. The softening treatment was found to be economical and can be recommended to the shepherds.
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    DESIGNING ADAPTIVE CLOTHING STYLES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN
    (University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 2014-11) LEELA N. WALMIKI; Dr. (Mrs.) JYOTI V. VASTRAD
    The study on ‘Designing adaptive clothing styles for visually impaired children’ was carried out during 2012-2014 at Dharwad, Belgum and Uttar Kannada Districts with the objectives: to study the clothing selection and laundering practices among blind adolescents, to identify the explicit recognition processes in identification of clothes, to assess the clothing problems of the blind adolescents, to design adaptive clothing with self-help features and to study the suitability and comfortability of the adaptive styles. The study comprised of two parts viz., survey method and experimental procedures. The primary data on clothing purchases and laundry practices was collected through survey method by interviewing 50 each visually impaired adolescent girl and boys using self structured interview schedules. In experimental procedure 5 adaptive clothing were designed for visually impaired adolescent girls for studying suitability and comfortability of the newly designed garment. The survey results revealed that, the visually impaired boys and girls were ‘always’ assisted by parents, teachers while purchasing clothes, boys ‘always’ purchased readymade garments and girls preferred tailor made garments. The visually impaired adolescents ‘always’ faced problem in selecting colour of the clothes followed by pattern. Colour identification, matching of upper and lower garments was the major problem reported by visually impaired adolescents. Majority of the girls always washed garments by themselves than the boys. Majority of the respondents opined that, Braille labels were highly suitable and functional followed by buttons, appliqué/patch work and bead work in identification of garment colour, style right/wrong and front/back of the garment. Among the garments, divided skirt and blouse, Kameez - salwar, and top wraparound skirt and leggings were found to be ‘highly acceptable’ adaptive garments.
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    BLEND ANALYSIS OF TROUSER MATERIALS
    (University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, 2014-08) PARVEENKAUSAR M. L.; Dr. SADHANA D. KULLOLI
    The present research on “Blend analysis of trouser materials” was carried out during the year 2012-14, with the objectives; to find out the varied trouser materials available in the market, to study the consumer preference for trouser materials, to analyze the blend proportion and to assess the performance characteristics of trouser materials. The study comprised of two parts viz., survey method and experimental procedure. Thirty each exclusive men trouser material shop owners and men respondents were interviewed using self structures questionnaire, to gather information about availability of trouser materials and to know the preference for type of trouser material, brand, blends, colour, frequency of purchase and the factors considered while purchasing trouser materials. In experimental procedure; most popular and preferred four blended trouser materials viz., polyviscose of 55:45 & 75:25 and terrywool of 55:45 & 75:25 were selected for the study and were subjected to 5, 10 and 15 washings. Further, the control and washed samples were assessed chemically for blend analysis using m- cresol, H2SO4 (70%), NaOH (5%) and sodium hypochlorite (4-6%); and tested for mechanical and physical properties (geometric, performance, durable and comfort properties). The data was analyzed with frequency, percentages, Z- test, two way ANOVA and t-test. The results revealed that, the polyviscose and terrywool blended trouser materials with varied blend proportions were available in majority of the shops while, majority of the respondents always preferred polyviscose and terrywool blended trouser materials. It was found that, there existed non-significant differences between washings and among the geometrical, performance, durable and comfort properties and significant difference was observed in abrasion resistance (cycles) before and after washings in all the samples.
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    Designer's Khadi Kurtis for Young Adults
    (UAS, Dharwad, 2012) Karabhari Rekha Bhaskar; Sadhana D. Kulloli
    The study on Designer’s khadi kurtis for young adults was carried out during 2010-12 at Hubli-Dharwad corporation area with the objectives to find out the different styles of kurtis available in the market; to explore the possibilities of designing, product development and value addition of khadi kurtis for young adults and to know the acceptance and cost of production of designed khadi kurtis. The methodology involved survey and experimental procedures. Both traditional and professional college young adults were interviewed to collect the information on the different type of readymade garments, fibre content, styles of kurtis, value addition and kurti brands preferred by the young adults. On the basis of survey results, 50 styles of kurtis were designed for young adults by forecasting, mood board preparation, illustration, swatch and colour board, out of which 10 styles were selected for further construction (5 each for khadi cotton and khadi silk). Exhibition and fashion show was organized to know the acceptance for the khadi kurtis by young adults and textile experts. Both young adults and textile experts opined as excellent with respect to the concept of sweat pads and overall appearance of designer’s khadi kurtis. However, roll-up sleeve kurti and pleated yoke kurti were most accepted and preferred among khadi cotton kurti and shirring kurti among khadi silk kurtis. Most of the respondents opined all khadi silk kurtis as expensive and khadi cotton kurtis to be reasonable and affordable by all type of consumers. This study is further helpful in designing khadi kurtis for different age groups, region, religion, season, gender and special groups applying combination of elements and principles of design.