This study presents the characteristics of Lasia spinosa fibres (LSFs) extracted from the rhizome of the Lasia spinosa (L.) Thwaites (LS), a plant which is commonly available in the Asian region as a medicinal plant which ...

In the Textile Testing field fabrics are tested based on the international standards recorded in test methods. The stretch and recovery test is one of the important textile tests used to measure the extension and recovery ...

As apparel manufacturers in today’s context, it is vital to concentrate on improving productivity by applying tools that can increase the efficiency of sub processes. It is a true fact that Sri Lankan apparel industry has ...

The research paper thesis explores the Sri Lankan textile heritage of traditional batik handicraft to pioneer new printing patterns techniques into clothing, so as to demonstrate the potential of reviving the textile ...

Dyeing is a widely used operation in textile processing, and dyed textiles account for significant amount of the total textile production. Colour, particularly colour consistency, is a critical quality parameter in dyed ...

Apparel industry plays a significant role in Sri Lankan economy as the number one foreign exchange earner and employment provider. Despite many pitfalls, industry continuously booms in the global market. Gained reputation ...

Wefts knitted fabrics are prone to change their dimensions during finishing process and customer usage. The effect of stitch length and relaxation treatments to the dimensional change of flatbed weft knitted single jersey ...

D r a p e is a u n i q u e p r o p e r t y t l i a t a l l o w s a f a b r i c t o b e b e n t i n m o r e t h a n o n e d i r e c t i o n w i t h d o u b l e c u r v a t u r e . F o r m a n y y e a r s , t e x t i l e r ...

The effects of different percentages of elastane and Nylon yarn on the dimensional and physical properties of elastanelNylon Locknit warp knitted fabrics are investigated. In order to investigate the properties ofthe fabric, ...

Due to the ever changing dynamics in the supply chain management, relocation of garment industry is inevitable. Unlike fifty years ago where some of the well known retailers emphasized the buy British policy in today's ...