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Generally blended fabrics can satisfy the specific needs of a clothing material in terms of comfort and aesthetic value; however some blends lack uniform functional properties due to differences in...

The Purpose Of This Study Was To Explore Sustainable Methods To DesignGarments For Toddlers. While The Minimalist Lifestyle Has Been Gaining Traction For AWhile Now, Lately It Seems The Trend Has Narrowed In On An Area Dear To OurHearts: The Closet. The Main Concept Used In This Paper Is To Develop Designs As ACapsule Friendly Wardrobe With Size Adjustable Clothing For Toddlers Using DeadstockAnd Eco-Friendly Fabrics. The Aim Is To Create A New Clothing Line For Toddlers, GirlsAged Between 1 To 3 Years By Experimenting With The Existing Resources AndSustainable Fabrics. Using A Case Study Approach, The Data Was Collected ThroughSemi-Structured Interviews And Online Questionnaires From Customers Who Visited KidsStores In Coimbatore. Here The Paper Explores A Methodology That Is Committed ToFair-Trade Principle And Good Ethical Conditions Of The Weavers Who Belong To TheChennimalai Village, Near Erode Where Handloom Industry Is Showing A Decline.Deadstock Fabrics From Export House In Tirupur Have Also Been Sourced For ThisToddler Collection. About Eight Different Styles Of Garments Was Developed For GirlsToddlers. Capsule Wardrobes Push Us To Think More About What Clothing We ActuallyWear, And Whether We Truly Need Each Piece In Our Closet.

A study on diversification of Kerala mural paintings was conducted by making different variety of products with different styles of design. Rather than confining Kerala murals on wall, nowadays several mediums are used to increase its aesthetic value and attract the potential customers. In this paper, the development of traditional and contemporary mural products is discussed. A survey was conducted first to know about the preferences of the potential customers on Kerala Mural products and products to be produced were selected according to this survey. Later, another survey was conducted to test the visual appearance and price range of the developed mural products. The study concludes by learning that people are showing interest in technological advancements in mural painting and its diversification for special purposes like social issues.

Certain investigations on the thermophysiological and tactile comfort properties of silk/lyocell blended fabrics have been carried out. A series of yarns were produced as 100% silk (S 100), 75% silk and 25% lyocell (S/L 75:25), 50% silk and 50% lyocell (S/L 50:50), 25% silk and 75% lyocell (S/L 25:75) and 100% lyocell (L 100) and converted to woven fabrics keeping the same fabric set. FTIR study on silk, lyocell and silk/lyocell blended fabrics show the characteristic functional groups for the respective fabrics. The effects of blend compositions on thermophysiological and tactile comfort properties were examined and the results show that thermal resistance of the fabrics containing silk has a higher value in comparison with lyocell-rich blends. Water vapour permeability, absorbency and wickability for lyocell and lyocell-rich blends are found to be superior as compared to 100% silk fabrics. With respect to drape, bending length and crease recovery the lyocell rich fabrics are good in comparison with 100% silk fabrics. The results are discussed using one way ANOVA with 5% significant level. Keywords: silk, lyocell, blending, comfort, eco-friendly.

In this study, silk and lyocell fibers are blended in the ratio of 50:50 and used in warp and weft directions for the construction of a plain weave fabric. Aloe vera based microcapsules have been used to impart antibacterial finish and its performance on silk/lyocell blended fabrics have been assessed by scanning electron microscope, electron dispersive x-ray, fourier transform infrared spectrum, agar diffusion test, bacterial reduction test, and durability against washing. SEM analysis shows that the aloe vera capsules are impregnated in the fabric. EDX also proved the presence of aloe vera in the fabric by showing the presence of chemicals like Mg, Ca, K, Al and Fe which are not present in the untreated fabric. FTIR spectra of aloe vera treated samples showed an ether group, an alcohol secondary group, an aromatic group and a nitro group which shows the probable chromophoric groups likely to be present in the leaf, gel and root of aloe vera. The results of agar diffusion test clearly showed that aloe vera treated S/L 50:50 blended fabrics have very good antibacterial properties and do not allow the growth of bacteria under the treated fabric. The zone of inhibition was found to be very good and ranged from 28 mm to 30 mm. Bacterial reduction test showed the percentage reduction values of both the microorganisms S. aureus and E. coli to be more than 97%. The wash durability of aloe vera treated fabrics lasted up to 25 washes.

In this study, silk/lyocell 50:50 blended fabrics were treated with lavender microcapsules and its efficacy was evaluated by two methods, namely psychophysical assessment to test the fragrance properties and organoleptic evaluation of odour control for anti-odour assessment. Further, a panel of 25 judges were made to assess the wash durability of the finish by rating the intensity of the aroma after 5, 10 and 15 washes. Lavender treated silk/lyocell 50:50 blended fabrics performed well in terms of aroma finish. In the evaluation of aroma finish by psychophysical assessment, very good ratings were given by the participants in the survey with respect to aroma’s pleasantness and intensity. The participants also showed interest in buying perfumed products by giving positive ratings in the survey. Organoleptic evaluation of odour control also gave good anti-odour results. When wash durability of the finish was evaluated subjectively after 5, 15 and 25 washes, the participants rated the intensity of the finish as good up to 25 washes. Characterization of lavender treated fabrics with the untreated ones by SEM, EDX and FTIR analyses confirm the presence of lavender finish on the silk/lyocell 50:50 blended fabrics.