Development of blended and union fabrics from eri and ramie fibre
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2022
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Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
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The present study was conducted to analyze the properties of yarns and fabrics developed by blending eri and ramie fibres at carding stagein 100:0, 25:75, 50:50, 75:25 and 0:100 ratios. Blended yarn in 50:50 ratio was found optimum due to its excellent physical and mechanical properties. Blended fabric (B1) was constructed from optimumblend ratio whereas union fabrics (U-I and U-II) were constructed by the use of pure eri silk and ramie yarns. Fabric B1 exhibited excellent tensile and tearing strength, significantly improved abrasion resistance, bending length and good flexural rigidity. Union fabrics U-I and U-II had good elongation and air permeability along with nice drape. The construction cost of the blended fabric was found to be less as compared to the union fabrics. Total hand value of developed fabrics according to Kawabata Evaluation System showed that these were suitable for men’s and women’s dress material and suiting. Subjective evaluation by a panel of judges rated U-II fabric as excellent in comparison to U-I and B1. All the developed fabrics were also found suitable for home textiles. Three end products namely men’s jacket, men’s waist coat and a ladies top were constructed from different developed fabrics and these were found to be readily accepted byconsumers pointing towards their good commercial viability.
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Tamta, Meenakshi (2022) Development of blended and union fabrics from eri and ramie fibre (Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation). Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.