Saini, Harminder KaurSoun, Bhawna2023-12-112023-12-112023Soun, Bhawna (2023). Utilization of sisal fibre (Agave americana) for designing handloom textile products (Unpublished Ph.D. Dissertation). Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810202477The present study on “Utilization of sisal fibre (Agave americana) for designing handloom textile products” initially conducted in 12 sisal units four each in Almora, Udham Singh Nagar and Dehradun Districts of Uttarakhand. Among all twelve units, maximum percentage of units i.e., 59 per cent were established during 1986-95, 33 per cent of units were established during 1996-2005 and only 8 per cent of the units were established after 2005. The units were extracting fibres with decortication technique. Survey of units was followed by development of blended yarn and union fabrics. Total three blended yarns were developed by blending sisal and cotton fibres at carding stage in 65:35, 50:50 and 35:65 ratio. Blended yarn in 35:65(12s) and 50:50 (8s) found optimum due to its excellent physical and mechanical properties. Total nine samples of union fabrics were developed using given yarns and weave (plain, basket, and twill). Six samples in power loom and 3 samples were developed in handloom. The construction cost of power loom union fabric was less as compared to handloom fabrics. The developed samples were shown to a panel of ten judges to study their preferences for product development from union fabrics. The majority of respondents perceived the fabrics as being suitable for six end products namely cushion cover, dining table mat, Nehru jacket, shopping bag, straight skirt and table runner. Product survey was done from 60 women in the age group of 25-35 years from three localities of Ludhiana city. Dining table mat was considered as excellent for its utility and design by respondents. For innovativeness, Nehru jacket was liked by 41.60 per cent of the respondents. Regarding the overall appearance of the products dining table mat was liked by 35 per cent. More than 50 per cent of the respondents found the quoted price of the products to be adequate. The handloom textile products from union fabrics were highly appreciated, and were accepted by the consumers.EnglishThesis