Category: Fiber & Textile
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Looms: Types, History, and Main Parts
By Eman Abdallah Kamel In this article, you will learn about the weaving loom, including its definition, types, history, development, main parts, and the function of each part. What is the loom? A loom is a tool used for weaving fabric. Its primary purpose is to hold the warp threads under tension to facilitate the…
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Azo Dyes: Chemistry, Properties, and Cotton Dyeing Process
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and an engineer. Here you will learn about azo dyes, their classification, chemistry, physical and chemical properties, and the steps of cotton fabric dyeing with azo dyes. Azo Dyes Azo dyes are synthetic aromatic organic compounds. It is estimated that azo dyes account for roughly half of…
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Natural Fiber Composites: Types and Properties
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and an engineer. In this article, you will learn about natural fiber composites, including types and their properties, comparisons between them, facts, and examples. Introduction A composite material is a mixture of two or more materials with different properties. Each material retains its individual properties, but the…
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Japanese Denim: Characteristics, Manufacturing Process, and History
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and a textile engineer. Japanese denim is one of the finest and most expensive fabrics. Here, you will learn about Japanese denim, its characteristics, history, and processes. Introduction The term “Japanese denim” refers to high-quality denim fabrics and trousers made in Japan, particularly by skilled artisans and…
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Types of Denim
By Eman Abdallah Kamel In this article, you will learn about the different types of denim fabrics, including sustainable denim fabrics, and their benefits. Denim Denim is a versatile fabric. Its natural color is blue, but it’s also dyed in various shades, such as black, brown, and olive green. Denim is most commonly used as…
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Understanding the Cotton Spinning Process
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a textile engineer and writer. She holds a bachelor’s degree in textile science from Egypt’s Faculty of Applied Arts. Discover how cotton yarn is manufactured. A detailed, step-by-step guide to mechanical spinning—from bale opening and carding to roving and ring spinning. Spinning In the textile industry, the spinning process…
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Understanding Home Fabric Burn Tests
By Eman Abdallah Kamel. Eman is a writer and textile engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Egypt. Here, you will learn about the definition of a fiber burn test at home, its importance, and a comparison of the burn tests of polyester, silk, and cotton.…
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Polyester: Manufacturing process, chemical composition, and Properties
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and engineer. She received a bachelor’s degree in textile science from Egypt’s Faculty of Applied Arts. In this article, you will learn about polyester fibers, including their chemical composition, manufacturing process, properties, and main applications. Polyester Polyester is one of the most widely used synthetic fibers in…
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Dyeing of Acrylic Fibers with Basic Dyes
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and engineer. She received her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Egypt. Here, you will learn about dyeing acrylic with basic dye, including fabric preparation, dye bath preparation, the dyeing process, and the effect factors. Introduction Acrylic is a synthetic polymer…
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Basic Dyes: Types, Properties, Process on Cotton Fabric
By Eman Abdallah Kamel Eman is a writer and engineer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in textile science from the Faculty of Applied Arts. A basic dye is a cationic dye. Here, you will learn about basic dye chemistry, common types, properties, facts, and the process of dyeing cotton fabric. Basic Dyes Basic dyes are…