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{"title":"The effect of clothing pressure of calf compression garments on human leg muscles during running","authors":"Zhen Yan Yu, Shan Cong","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0028","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The few previous researches on the impact of calf compression garments (CG) on running performance while assessing physiological and perceptual factors. Therefore, this study investigated how the clothing pressure of two types of Calf CG, CG1 and CG2, affects muscle fatigue and activation during running.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Five healthy amateur runners(three female and two male)were recruited for a 30-min running trial. They wear a Calf CG on their right leg (CG group), but not on their left leg(CON group). After obtaining the clothing pressure of Calf CG on the gastrocnemius lateral head (GL), gastrocnemius medial head (GM) and tibialis anterior(TA) of the right leg, surface electromyography (sEMG)of four muscles of GL, GM, TA and rectus femoris (RF) of the left and right legs were measured during running, and heart rate, cardiopulmonary rate, and human RPE were also measured. Blood bleed oxygen before and after the running trial were measured. The root mean square (RMS) of the characteristic values was selected as an index for the analysis of sEMG signals, and the data were analyzed using statistical and computational methods.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results showed that the indexes of heart rate, blood oxygen, and RPE were significantly increased, indicating that the subjects had reached the fatigue level. The comparison of mean clothing pressure at GL, GM and TA locations reveals that the TA location consistently exhibits the highest pressure for both types of CG. When wearing CG1, the mean clothing pressure at the GL and GM test points is greater than that of CG2(CG1-GL = 0.2059 kPa > CG2-GL = 0.148 kPa; CG1-GM = 0.1633 kPa > CG2-GM = 0.127 kPa). This is attributed to the double-layered fabric on the sides of CG1, which precisely covers the GL and GM areas, thereby resulting in higher mean clothing pressure at these locations compared to CG2. Conversely, the mean clothing pressure at the TA location for CG1 is lower than that for CG2(CG1-TA = 0.3852 kPa < CG2-TA = 0.426 kPa). The pressure exerted by the CG1 on the lower limb test areas has both positive and negative effects, though neither are statistically significant. The pressure exerted by CG2 alleviates fatigue at the directly affected locations GL and GM, but exerts excessive pressure on TA, resulting in a negative effect. Additionally, CG2 pressure alleviates fatigue at the indirectly affected location RF on the same side. Based on the specific clothing pressure data, it is concluded that when the pressure at the GM location is 0.127 kPa, 30 min of running has a fatigue-relieving effect. However, the pressure should not be excessively high, at 0.1633 kPa it exhibits an insignificant adverse effect. At the TA location, a garment pressure mean between 0.3852 and 0.426 kPa does not alleviate fatigue after 30 min of running, and the negative effect becomes more pronounced as the pres","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141930217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A study on the formulation of process parameters for soft finger-assisted fabric stitching","authors":"Yanxi Zhu, Jinzhu Shen, Jianping Wang, Fan Zhang, Xiaofeng Yao","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0001","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>To reduce the difficulty of the sewing process and promote the automation process of fabric sewing, a soft finger-assisted feeding method is proposed to investigate the effect of sewing process parameters on the quality of automatic sewing.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Taking cotton woven fabrics as an example, the causes of sewing deviation are firstly investigated from three aspects: fabric properties, sewing speed and sewing edge position. By simulating the sewing action of human hands, the method of reducing sewing deviation by using soft fingers to press and feed the fabric is proposed. Then, four sewing process factors, namely, robot arm end pressure, sewing machine speed, sewing needle gauge and stitch density, were selected, and three levels were set for each factor to design orthogonal sewing experiments. The sewing deviation of 1# sample under different sewing processes was measured, and the optimal parameter matching for automatic sewing of this specimen was derived.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The findings demonstrate that, while sewing cloth automatically, the sewing deviation is significantly influenced by the robotic arm's end pressure, sewing speed, and stitch density, whereas the sewing deviation is not significantly impacted by the needle number.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The findings offer fundamental information for the development of an automated sewing procedure using soft fingers, which has theoretical and real-world application value to speed up the intelligent modernization and transformation of the apparel industry.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141930216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design of passive radiative heating nanocomposite films by managing natural radiation energy","authors":"Sibel Kaplan, Dilara Melek Demirbek, Nazife Korkmaz Memis","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0019","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Personal thermal management by controlling the radiation energies of both the body and the sun can be used in all environments and contributes to sustainability components with the advantages of energy saving, low chemical usage and comfort enhancements under dynamic conditions. In this study, passive radiative heating nanocomposite films were produced using sodium alginate as the matrix and zinc oxide (ZnO) and aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) nanoparticles as nanofillers having far infrared radiation reflecting, hence passive heating functions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Nanocomposite film solutions were prepared by stirring sodium alginate powder, deionized water, ZnO and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles (20% wt of matrix polymer) with surfactant using magnetic and ultrasonic stirrers in turn. Films produced within Petri dishes after drying at room temperature were analyzed by FT-IR, UV-VIS-NIR spectroscopy and SEM for chemical, radiation management and morphological characteristics, respectively. Emissivity values giving idea about the heating performances of the films were determined with an IR camera and a hotplate system. Moreover, direct heating performances were measured by the hotplate system including a far-infrared lamp.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Results showed that the emissivity of the films increased by approximately 18% and 16% with ZnO and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles, respectively. Moreover, NaAlg–Al₂O₃ nanocomposite film exhibited passive radiative heating performance of 3.58 °C, higher than the heating performance of NaAlg–ZnO nanocomposite film which is 2.97 °C when compared to the reference NaAlg film. These results indicate that both NaAlg–ZnO and especially NaAlg–Al₂O₃ nanocomposite films have excellent far-infrared emission and absorption properties ensuring a significant heating effect.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>In addition to other clothing types, the heating performance obtained with the produced nanocomposite structures may be applied to different types of cosmetic/medical applications (beauty mask, wound dresses, etc.) enabling skincare/healing with the advantage of the sodium alginate matrix.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141930215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring polymeric nanotextile devices: progress and outlook","authors":"Christopher Igwe Idumah, Raphael Stone Odera, Emmanuel Obumneme Ezeani","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-06-2023-0087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-06-2023-0087","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Nanotechnology (NT) advancements in personal protective textiles (PPT) or personal protective equipment (PPE) have alleviated spread and transmission of this highly contagious viral disease, and enabled enhancement of PPE, thereby fortifying antiviral behavior.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Review of a series of state of the art research papers on the subject matter.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>This paper expounds on novel nanotechnological advancements in polymeric textile composites, emerging applications and fight against COVID-19 pandemic.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>As a panacea to “public droplet prevention,” textiles have proven to be potentially effective as environmental droplet barriers (EDBs).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>PPT in form of healthcare materials including surgical face masks (SFMs), gloves, goggles, respirators, gowns, uniforms, scrub-suits and other apparels play critical role in hindering the spreading of COVID-19 and other “oral-respiratory droplet contamination” both within and outside hospitals.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>When used as double-layers, textiles display effectiveness as SFMs or surgical-fabrics, which reduces droplet transmission to &lt;10 cm, within circumference of ∼0.3%.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>NT advancements in textiles through nanoparticles, and sensor integration within textile materials have enhanced versatile sensory capabilities, robotics, flame retardancy, self-cleaning, electrical conductivity, flexibility and comfort, thereby availing it for health, medical, sporting, advanced engineering, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, military, automobile, food and agricultural applications, and more. Therefore, this paper expounds on recently emerging trends in nanotechnological influence in textiles for engineering and fight against COVID-19 pandemic.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"193 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141930214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of washing on structural parameters of medical compression stockings","authors":"Qing Li, Chulin Li, Dongdong Dong, Huimin Han, Guangwu Sun, Xiaona Chen, Hongyan Hu, Wenfeng Hu, Hong Xie, Yanmei Li","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-07-2023-0108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-07-2023-0108","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to evaluate how the structure of medical compression stockings, including three compression levels and five cross-sections from the ankle to the thigh part, will be changed after washing in different conditions and further investigate the effect of the washing parameters on the medical compression stockings.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>By washing medical compression stockings in different conditions and measuring the structures (including the density, the girth, the transversal and lengthwise dimension, the weight per unit area and the thickness) of medical compression stockings from the knee to the thigh part.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>It was concluded that the density, the weight per unit and the thickness increase and the girth, the transversal and lengthwise dimension, the weight per unit and the thickness decrease. The change degree of Class one and Class two is greater than Class 3. Moreover, the washing temperature is the most significant factor affecting all the structures of medical compression stockings. Meanwhile, the mechanical actions of the washing machine, like drum speed and washing time, also influence different medical compression stockings structures to different degrees.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The washing parameter not only includes the temperature and washing cycles but also has other factors, such as the drum speed and washing time. In addition, different kinds of factors will be influenced by each other.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study can provide consumers advices on the washing of medical compression stockings, and attribute to the optimization of materials and structures to maintain its properties for manufacturers.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141866887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of assessment criteria for elderly lateral torso deformity for 3D scan anthropometry","authors":"Hyunsook Han, Sunmi Park","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-01-2024-0010","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>We aimed to establish criteria for determining the deformed lateral torso type to identify individuals requiring measurement methods different from standard methods before extracting dimensions from three-dimensional (3D) scan data.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>We collected the 3D body scan data of 119 women aged 70–85 years collected in the 6th Size Korea. Three axes were defined to determine the deformation of the lateral shape, and the angle of each reference axis was used for the analysis. Additionally, to classify the lateral torso shape, 14 experts made visual judgments on the side-view images of the participants.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>To identify the axis that best represented the lateral torso shape, we used each angle value of the three reference axes as an independent variable and the expert’s visual classification as a dependent variable. Each discriminant function was obtained and accuracy calculated. The whole torso axis exhibited the highest accuracy. Next, an assessment scale was developed to determine the shape of the lateral torso using the angular value of the whole torso axis.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The scale developed in this study has the potential to reduce measurement errors arising from elderly deformed torso shapes, thereby enhancing data reliability.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141872873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How washing behaviors influence GHG emissions in textile use phase: a PLS-SEM analysis of household washing behaviors in Shanghai","authors":"Xiaoxiao Qiu, Shuaitong Liang, Shujia Wang, Shen Qian, Hongjuan Zhang, Xue Mei Ding, Jiping Wang","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-03-2024-0066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-03-2024-0066","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper explores what factors influence household textile washing behaviour and how these factors relate to greenhouse gas emissions during the textile use stage.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>A questionnaire survey related to textile summer washing and care behavior was conducted among households in 16 administrative districts of Shanghai. This study used the modified Consumer Lifestyle Approach framework of the washing and care ecosystem. The research hypotheses were established by selecting related factors from four aspects: household demographic characteristics, economy and consumption characteristics, washing machines and detergents characteristics.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>First, we have demonstrated how some course factors do not significantly affect greenhouse emissions. None of the demographics, detergent-related activities, economy and consumption constructs significantly affect greenhouse emissions. Second, we have identified that washing machine and related activities has a direct positive effect on GHG emissions. The washing machine is not only the de facto carrier of all washing activities but also the core of washing activities. Washing machine is crucial in reducing greenhouse emissions and adjusting consumer behaviors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This paper conducts a study related to the washing and care behavior of households in Shanghai. The paper examines the factors influencing household washing behavior and the relationship between these factors and greenhouse gas emissions during the textile use phase.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"84 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141742424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Circular economy implementation and sustainability performance of the textile industry in an emerging economy","authors":"Yi-Hui Ho, Chieh-Yu Lin","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-02-2024-0048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-02-2024-0048","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study attempts to explore the association between circular economy implementation and sustainability performance for the textile industry in Vietnam. This study also investigated the influences of corporate green commitment on implementing circular economy practices as well as the moderating effect of corporate green efficacy on the relationship between corporate green commitment and circular economy implementation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The circular economy practices in the study were divided into three categories: internal environmental management, eco-design, and investment recovery. Sustainability performance consists of economic performance, environmental performance, and social performance. A questionnaire survey on Vietnam’s textile companies was conducted in the study to test the proposed research framework.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Research findings reveal that corporate green commitment significantly influences the implementation of circular economy practices, and circular economy practices have significantly positive influences on sustainability performance. Corporate green efficacy significantly moderates the association between corporate green commitment and circular economy implementation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>As one of the first empirical studies focusing on the circular economy issues in Vietnam’s textile industry, this study extended the understanding of the antecedents and consequences of implementing circular economy practices. The research results are theoretically and practically meaningful.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141742274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Innovative 3D-printed surfaces for efficient water harvesting from air","authors":"Furkan Turan Koyun, Sema Sabur, Güldemet Başal, Hüseyin Günerhan","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-02-2024-0050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-02-2024-0050","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to develop nature-inspired 3D surfaces for atmospheric water harvesting.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Initially, cylindrical-shaped protrusions were produced utilizing a 3D printer to obtain a surface with a high surface area. Subsequently, an electrospraying technique was employed to coat the tips of these hydrophobic protrusions with hydrophilic nano-scale particles and fibers, utilizing polyamide 6 (PA6) or PA6/chitosan (CH) blends. In the next stage of the study, the impact of protrusion shape was investigated by fabricating surfaces with cylindrical, conical and tree-shaped protrusions. Following the production of 3D surfaces, PA6 was electrosprayed onto the protrusions to achieve varied wettability patterns on the 3D surface. Finally, the water collection rates and capacities of the surfaces were evaluated.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Water collection tests demonstrated that PA6-coated surfaces exhibited greater water collection capacity compared to untreated surfaces. Furthermore, the addition of CH enhanced the water collecting efficiency of the 3D surface. It was found that the shape of the protrusions significantly influenced water collection capacity. Particularly, cone-shaped protrusions exhibited the highest water collecting capability among the different shapes tested.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>In this study, 3D printing and electrospraying techniques were combined to create 3D surfaces characterized by high surface area, along with hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions to produce superior surfaces for atmospheric water harvesting.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141610323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sustainable pre-treatment of cellulose knitwear in digital pigment printing processes","authors":"Martina Glogar, Sanja Ercegovic Razic","doi":"10.1108/ijcst-03-2024-0061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-03-2024-0061","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>In the field of research on the application of digital printing to textile materials, there are still many research issues that arise from the very demanding interaction of digital printing technology and the complex, heterogeneous surface system of textile materials. This is precisely why the area of pre-treatment of textile materials is in need of research, and the purpose of this research was to establish the level of influence of physical and chemical activation of the textile surface with plasma and the possibility of improving the quality of the print and colour reproduction.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The paper deals with the possibility of applying argon and oxygen cold low-pressure plasma in the processing of cellulose knitted fabrics, with the aim of improving the quality of the print and colour reproduction in digital pigment inkjet printing. The selected raw material samples were 100% raw cotton and lyocell. After plasma treatment, the samples were printed by digital ink jet printing with water-based pigment printing ink. An analysis of the micromorphological structure of untreated and plasma-treated samples before and after printing was carried out, and a comparative analysis of the colour of the printed elements was carried out depending on the pre-treatment.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The conducted research showed a positive influence of plasma pre-treatment on the coverage of the fibre surface with pigments, the uniformity of pigment distribution along the fibre surface and the uniformity of the distribution of the polymeric binder layer. This has a positive effect on colour reproduction. Also, certain improvements in colourfastness to washing were obtained.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>Considering the complexity of the topic, although exhaustive, this research is not sufficient in itself, but opens up new questions and gives ideas for further research that must be carried out in this area.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>Also, this kind of research contributes to the possibility of adopting the idea of industrial plasma transformation, as an ecologically sustainable functionalisation of textiles, which has not yet been established.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This research is certainly a contribution to the establishment of acceptable textile pre-treatment methods in the field of digital printing, as one of the key quality factors in digital textile printing (DTP). Considering the still large number of obstacles and unanswered questions encountered in the field of digital printing on textiles, this kind of research is a strong contribution to the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of the complex interaction between printing ink and textile.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":50330,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141569736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}