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Vieira Junior, Milton, Wagner Cezar Lucato, Rosangela Maria Vanalle, and Kalinga Jagoda. "Effective management of international technology transfer projects." Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 25, no. 1 (January 28, 2014): 69–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmtm-08-2011-0079.
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Purpose – The Brazilian textile industry has been facing fierce competition from low-cost imports from China and other Far East countries. To maintain their competitiveness in the local market, Brazilian companies have been adopting the product differentiation strategy. By using new technologies, they are able to develop new products with better quality at lower costs. With regard to new technologies, companies in the Brazilian textile industry have been using get-some and buy-some strategy, and international technology transfer (TT) has become an important part of their business strategies. However, due to lack of planning, many projects failed to achieve the desired results. This paper aims to provide theoretical insights and practical guidance on how textile firms could use a stage-gate model to enhance the effectiveness of their TT projects. Design/methodology/approach – In order to investigate the TT practices in the Brazilian context, three issues are assessed. First, the paper evaluates the possibility of deploying TT practices used by firms in similar industries, to enhance the effectiveness of TT process. Second, it verifies whether it is possible for the textile firms to use a stage-gate model to manage their TT processes, using as a normative framework the stage-gate model proposed by Jagoda and Ramanathan and Jagoda et al. Finally, possible changes to the stage-gate model are evaluated to specifically fit the Brazilian textile sector. This step is accomplished through four case studies from the Brazilian textile industry. Findings – The analyses of TT projects carried out by four companies show that there are many similarities and differences among the TT practices that are employed by the four companies that were investigated. The evaluation of the TT practices of the Brazilian textile companies against the stage-gate framework allowed authors to identify the gaps between the model and the TT practices of the companies investigated. Broader guidelines in adapting the stage-gate model to improve the TT process in the textile industry are discussed in the final part of this study. Originality/value – The TT process in the Brazilian textile industry is not a widely investigated phenomenon; however, this process has been critical to enhancing Brazil's competitiveness. Thus, providing a better framework to support the TT process in the local textile sector could be relevant information for improving management action in the area.
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Degenstein, Lauren M., Dan Sameoto, James D. Hogan, Asad Asad, and Patricia I. Dolez. "Smart Textiles for Visible and IR Camouflage Application: State-of-the-Art and Microfabrication Path Forward." Micromachines 12, no. 7 (June 30, 2021): 773. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi12070773.
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Protective textiles used for military applications must fulfill a variety of functional requirements, including durability, resistance to environmental conditions and ballistic threats, all while being comfortable and lightweight. In addition, these textiles must provide camouflage and concealment under various environmental conditions and, thus, a range of wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum. Similar requirements may exist for other applications, for instance hunting. With improvements in infrared sensing technology, the focus of protective textile research and development has shifted solely from providing visible camouflage to providing camouflage in the infrared (IR) region. Smart textiles, which can monitor and react to the textile wearer or environmental stimuli, have been applied to protective textiles to improve camouflage in the IR spectral range. This study presents a review of current smart textile technologies for visible and IR signature control of protective textiles, including coloration techniques, chromic materials, conductive polymers, and phase change materials. We propose novel fabrication technology combinations using various microfabrication techniques (e.g., three-dimensional (3D) printing; microfluidics; machine learning) to improve the visible and IR signature management of protective textiles and discuss possible challenges in terms of compatibility with the different textile performance requirements.
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Huang, Yin Tsuo, Stephen H. Chan, and Fang Yi Liu. "An Investigation of Electronic Logistics Management in the Taiwanese Textile Industry: Using Everest Textile as an Example." Applied Mechanics and Materials 599-601 (August 2014): 2063–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.599-601.2063.
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With the advance of information technology and the advent of the Internet era in the 21st century, enterprises worldwide have been developed in the direction of e-business and the Internet economy. After Taiwan joined the World Trade Organization and information technology contributed to the development of the Internet, Taiwan became a highly competitive environment for enterprises. To increase competitiveness, enterprises should promote global management strategies rather than limiting the enterprise to one area. The textile industry in Taiwan can be rejuvenated by using information technology and adopting an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. When such a system is adopted, the business-to-business procedures in the industry are not independent from each other, but form a supply chain management system by integrating upstream and downstream operation procedures to reduce production costs and preparation time, increase profits, and create substantial added value. Everest Textile Co., Ltd, which is a textile manufacturer that receives assistance from the Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, was used in this study as an example. The strategies, mode, and benefits of Everest Textile’s electronization were analyzed. Furthermore, relevant literature was reviewed to propose a textile industry electronization model, which is provided as a reference for other textile manufacturers in Taiwan to facilitate the overall improvement of the industry.
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Dr. Asiya Chaudhary and Mushahid Ali Shamsi. "Need of post-consumer textile waste management via circular economy." International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and Technology 06, no. 9S (October 16, 2020): 197–213. http://dx.doi.org/10.46501/ijmtst0609s32.
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Prosperity leads to extravagance. With economic development and escalating purchasing power of consumers and expanding manufacturing sectors, demand for textiles and apparel are mounting day by day. No doubt it boosts economies of nations, yet at the same time results in loads of textile waste to unprecedented levels which is categorized into Pre-consumer & Post-consumer textile waste. This surge Socio-economic and environmental problems, while it will be converted into an opportunity by adopting Circular Economy in Textiles manufacturing, which is virtually missing from many economies of the world, especially from Indian Economy that's why a primary based exploratory research was conducted in India with 260 samples that were collected from selected cities of Indiato explore quantity, reasons and methods used to dispose off Post-consumer textile waste. It identifies consumers' awareness and inclinations towards Circular Economy. The outcome depicts that an average consumer discards (most often donate) around 6 pieces in a year with limited options. Their ignorance, absence of alternative options and lack of government role worsens the situation. The study has strong implications, generating awareness for the Circular Economy and attracting entrepreneurs and Nations Government to frame policies and provisions that would encourage investment on plants, technology and training on Circular Economy. This study would definitely open avenues for small & Medium scale entrepreneurs, generate employment and above all produce sustainable textiles and create a sustainable environment via Circular Economy.
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Zhao, Xueqing, Xin Shi, Kaixuan Liu, and Yongmei Deng. "An intelligent detection and assessment method based on textile fabric image feature." International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology 31, no. 3 (June 3, 2019): 390–402. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-01-2018-0005.
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PurposeThe quality of produced textile fibers plays a very important role in the textile industry, and detection and assessment schemes are the key problems. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to propose a relatively simple and effective technique to detect and assess the quality of produced textile fibers.Design/methodology/approachIn order to achieve automatic visual inspection of fabric defects, first, images of the textile fabric are pre-processed by using Block-Matching and 3-D (BM3D) filtering. And then, features of textile fibers image are respectively extracted, including color, texture and frequency spectrum features. The color features are extracted by using hue–saturation–intensity model, which is more consistent with the human vision perception model; texture features are extracted by using scale-invariant feature transform scheme, which is a quite good method to detect and describe the local image features, and the obtained features are robust to local geometric distortion; frequency spectrum features of textiles are less sensitive to noise and intensity variations than spatial features. Finally, for evaluating the quality of the fabric in real time, two quantitatively metric parameters, peak signal-to-noise ratio and structural similarity, are used to objectively assess the quality of textile fabric image.FindingsCompared to the quality between production and pre-processing of textile fiber images, the BM3D filtering method is a very efficient technology to improve the quality of textile fiber images. Compared to the different features of textile fibers, like color, texture and frequency spectrum, the proposed detection and assessment method based on textile fabric image feature can easily detect and assess the quality of textiles. Moreover, the objective metrics can further improve the intelligence and performance of detection and assessment schemes, and it is very simple to detect and assess the quality of textiles in the textile industry.Originality/valueAn intelligent detection and assessment method based on textile fabric image feature is proposed, which can efficiently detect and assess the quality of textiles, thereby improving the efficiency of textile production lines.
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Mojsov, Kiro, Aco Janevski, Darko Andronikov, Sonja Jordeva, Saška Golomeova, Stevan Gaber, and Ivan Ignjatov. "Production and application of glucose oxidase enzyme in textile technology." Tekstilna industrija 69, no. 1 (2021): 21–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/tekstind2101021m.
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Biotechnology is an ecological advantageous and moreover economically beneficial technology. The most established application of biotechnology in textiles has been in the field of enzymatic pretreatment. Glucose oxidase (GOD) catalyse the oxidation of b-D-glucose into gluconic acid by utilizing molecular oxygen as an electron acceptor with a simultaneous production of hydrogen peroxide (HP). Glucose oxidases are commercially gaining a lot of attention in textile technology. In an enzymatic pretreatment, the textile substrate is less damaged when compared to a classical pretreatment. Enzymatic pre-treatments of cellulose fabrics often save large amounts of raw materials, chemicals, energy and water. Bleaching with glucose oxidase thus represents an economic and ecological potential when compared to the classical process with added hydrogen peroxide. This review represents the basic properties and production of glucose oxidases and their applications in textile technology.
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Delanghe, Henri. "Postwar Japanese Cotton Textile Investment in Brazil, 1955–1980." Enterprise & Society 6, no. 1 (March 2005): 76–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1467222700014300.
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The literature suggests that cotton textiles should be unattractive for foreign direct investment (FDI). The product is largely undifferentiated; sellers need an intimate knowledge of local markets; and textiles use process technology, which multinational firms cannot monopolize. Indeed, since the 1970s, cotton textiles has been one of the few industries in Brazil in which local capital dominates, joint ventures prevail, and American firms are almost completely absent. Yet, between 1955 and the mid-1970s, Brazil saw significant foreign direct investment in textiles from Japanese firms. There were two successive waves of Japanese investment in the Brazilian cotton textile industry. The first ran from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s. The second took place from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. Four Japanese textile firms participated in the first wave—Kanebo, Toyobo, Tsuzuki, and Unitika. Four more—Daiwa, Kurabo, Nisshinbo, and Omi—participated in the second wave.
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Cezar Lucato, Wagner, Ariane Gaiola de Oliveira Sanches, and Renato Logiudice. "Proposing a Model for International Technology in Brazil." International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management 16, no. 07 (September 5, 2019): 1950049. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219877019500494.
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The Brazilian textile industry plays an important role in the country’s economy, and international technology transfer (TT) investments are of great importance for becoming more competitive, especially in textile machinery. This work aimed to propose a model that could be used by the textile industry for its international TT processes. To achieve this goal, this research used a quantitative approach to understand how TT procedures occur in the global textile industry as a way to support the proposal of a TT model comprising the best practices that are recommended by the literature and confirmed in the field. This was done through a survey that considered 41 Brazilian textile companies. The results identified a set of 12 steps as a guideline for the international TT processes that are used in the acquisition of new equipment. It was also noted that different company sizes did not influence the way TT is deployed. These findings contribute to the theory, as they add additional knowledge to the textile industry TT area that was previously non-existent. Furthermore, they can be used by companies and their management as a guideline for the future modernization of their industrial base.
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Sandvik, Ida Marie, and Wendy Stubbs. "Circular fashion supply chain through textile-to-textile recycling." Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal 23, no. 3 (July 8, 2019): 366–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfmm-04-2018-0058.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the drivers, inhibitors and enablers of creating a textile-to-textile recycling system in the Scandinavian fashion industry. It investigates the technology, innovation and systemic changes required to enable circular supply chains. Design/methodology/approach The research study uses a qualitative, interpretivist approach, drawing on in-depth semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in the Scandinavian fashion industry. Findings The main inhibitors to textile-to-textile recycling systems in the Scandinavian fashion industry are: limited technology which creates a challenge for separating materials; high costs of research and development and building the supporting logistics; complexity of supply chains including the multitude of stakeholders involved in product development. The enablers are design and use of new materials, increased garment collection and collaboration. This research suggests that sorting and recycling technology can be enhanced with the use of digital technologies, as this would create transparency, traceability and automatisation. Research limitations/implications The research is limited by a small sample size and lack of representation of all key stakeholder groups, which limits the ability to generalise these findings. However, as an exploratory study, the findings provide insights that can be further tested in other contexts. Originality/value Understanding of textile-to-textile recycling is emerging both theoretically and practically, however, there is still much that is not understood. This research contributes to furthering understanding of how technology, collaboration and systemic change in the fashion industry can support opportunities for textile-to-textile recycling, thereby aligning with circular economy principles.
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Paneysar, Joginder singh, Snehal Sawant, Meng Hei Ip, Sukhwinder kaur Bhullar, Stephen Barton, Premlata Ambre, and Evans Coutinho. "Nanofibers for textile waste water management." Water Practice and Technology 14, no. 2 (February 19, 2019): 297–310. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2019.014.
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Abstract Currently, textile wastewater management focuses on dye removal efficiency and operating costs. Dual responsive polymers are choice materials because they can extract diverse organic compounds from water at their phase transition point. They are copolymers of the acrylamide class, and have been fully characterized by FT-IR, 1H-NMR, DSC, GPC and surface area analysis. Of the five dual responsive polymers, the copolymer of NIPAAM and DMAEMA (CoP-1) offers the best extraction of acidic and basic dyes from wastewater. All copolymers investigated can achieve better than 90% dye removal when used at 4 mg/ml concentration. This dye-scavenging efficiency increases to almost 99% at 3 mg/ml, on conversion of the copolymers to nanofibers in 300 to 500 nm size. Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms were constructed to study the mechanism of dye adsorption. The nanofibers have been shown to be reusable for removal of dyes from water, suggesting that such systems may add benefit to current dye removal methods from textile industry wastewater.
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Capponi, M., A. Flister, R. Hasler, C. Oschatz, G. Robert, T. Robinson, H. P. Stakelbeck, P. Tschudin, and J. P. Vierlina. "Foam Technology in Textile Processing." Review of Progress in Coloration and Related Topics 12, no. 1 (October 23, 2008): 48–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1478-4408.1982.tb00225.x.
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Bai, Zi-qian, Jeanne Tan, Clare Frances Johnston, and Xiao-Ming Tao. "Connexion." International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology 27, no. 6 (November 2, 2015): 870–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-05-2014-0058.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate how electronic components can be utilized and integrated into polymeric optical fibre (POF) textiles to refine the design aesthetic, tactile quality and initiate the interaction of textiles with the users; and to study the design process of interactive products by using a novel design process model. Design/methodology/approach – Fashion and textile design methods, textile technology are used in combination with modern technologies such as laser engraving, sensing, short-distance communication technology, throughout the entire process of development of interactive photonics creations. Findings – The results of evaluation indicate that the engineered prototypes can enhance the interactive function of interior furnishing. The usability of interactive POF cushions is optimized by innovative design methods considering both design and technology. Originality/value – This research explores to combine knowledge from different disciplines, including textile, electronics, sensor and laser to create interactive soft furnishings. The inter-disciplinary research provides a new perspective on how POF fabric can be utilized as a new media to change the way people interact with their living surroundings. The interior soft furnishings are no longer unresponsive to people, but can react to them, adapt to their behaviors, change color according to their preferences and therefore merge into our daily life. The developed prototypes reshape interior soft furnishing, and therefore have both theoretical and practical significance.
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Rahman, Mahfuzur, Dieu Hack-Polay, Md Morsaline Billah, and Md Noor Un Nabi. "Bio-based textile processing through the application of enzymes for environmental sustainability." International Journal of Technology Management & Sustainable Development 19, no. 1 (March 1, 2020): 87–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/tmsd_00017_1.
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Textile industries contribute significantly to the economy of many developing countries. Every year, these countries export millions of dollars’ worth of textile products to developed countries. However, textile industries use expensive and corrosive chemicals that pose a significant threat to environmental quality and public health. This has led to serious concerns and necessitated the inclusion of safer and environmentally friendly alternatives. Consequently, bio-based processing has created a new approach utilizing biotechnological advances. This article uses evidence from the scientific literature to examine the application of industrial biotechnology in textile-processing industries, which includes enzymes, as a sustainable alternative to the harsh toxic chemicals currently used in textile processing. The article draws on evidence that enzymes offer a competitive advantage over chemicals with less resource requirements (energy and water), reduced emission and less waste. Due to high specificity, enzymes produce minimum byproducts. The implementation of enzymes in textile processing could offer environmental benefits, and improve public health and the sustainability of textiles and apparel. This article contributes to critical awareness by providing succinct information about major enzymes used in textile processes to improve the performance of textile materials, thus contributing to changes in behaviours and attitudes towards textile processing and environmental sustainability. This can assist textile manufacturers and governments in the developing world in campaigns to promote biotechnologies for environmental sustainability.
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Luprano, Jean. "Bio-Sensing Textile for Medical Monitoring Applications." Advances in Science and Technology 57 (September 2008): 257–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/ast.57.257.
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The commercial systems using intelligent textiles that start to appear on the market perform physiological measurements such as body temperature, electrocardiogram, respiration rate, etc. and target sport and healthcare applications. Biochemical measurements of body fluids combined with available health monitoring technology will extend these systems by addressing important health and safety issues. BIOTEX, standing for Bio-sensing Textile for Health Management, is a European project, which aims at developing dedicated biochemical sensing techniques that can be integrated into textiles. Such a system would be a major breakthrough for personalized healthcare and would allow for the first time the monitoring of body fluids with sensors distributed in a textile substrate. The potential applications include isolated people, convalescents and patients with chronic diseases, sports performance assessment and training. The project is addressing several challenges, among which: sweat collection and delivery to the sensors, high sensitivity with a wearable system, wearability issues, sensor calibration and lack of research in sweat analysis.
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YUAN, HUA, XUEWEI JIANG, HUI TAO, and JUNJIE ZHANG. "Information technology integration and the competitiveness of textile industry in China." Industria Textila 72, no. 04 (September 1, 2021): 426–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.35530/it.072.04.1715.
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The aim of study is to analyse the relationship between the competitiveness and integration of Information technology(IT) into textile industry. This research has constructed a theoretical framework to explore how the textile industry integrating IT can improve the competitiveness. A regression model was established for analysing the relationship between them by using the data of textile industry in China from 2004 to 2015. The empirical results revealed that the integration of textile industry and IT industry not only enhanced the temporary competitiveness but also contributed to the sustainable competitiveness of the textile industry. Thus, the findings suggest that the textile industry integrated with IT industry will promote competitiveness of China’s textile industry and it will be new trend of industrial development.
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XU, QIAN, HUA CHENG, and YABIN YU. "Analysis and forecast of textile industry technology innovation capability in China." Industria Textila 72, no. 02 (April 22, 2021): 191–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.35530/it.072.02.1759.
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The textile industry of China has been facing with fierce competition and transformational pressures. It is of great significance to study the evolution of textile industry’s technological progress and to predict the trends. The study analyses the technological innovation ability of China’s textile industry based on the data of 270,145 patent applications from 1987 to 2016. At the same time, the Logistic model is used to forecast the technology innovation capability of China’s textile industry. The study found out: the number of Chinese textile patent applications is on a upward trend; enterprises and universities are the most important patentee; the regional distribution of textile technology innovation is uneven; the number of patent applications in the southeast coastal areas is the largest; the distribution of the IPC is also uneven, D06 (fabric treatment) having the largest number of patent applications and the fastest growth rate; China’s textile industry technology innovation has entered a maturity stage in 2018, and will enter the recession stage after 2027 based on the Logistic model.
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Chen, Zhi Wei, Zhi Feng Chen, and Yan Xu. "Integration Technology and Application Research on Management Information in Textile Industry." Advanced Materials Research 136 (October 2010): 236–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.136.236.
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Firstly, we discussed the necessary of the integrations on management information in textile industry. We aimed at realizing e-card on employee management, e-bill on account, and e-warehouse on material. These are all based on network. The technology framework of the integration, including middleware of different databases and platform of real time data monitor on production is mainly talked in this article. This solution concerned almost everything in the company, such as material production, spinning and weaving, designs on grand, cooperation production, and sales.
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., A. K. Bhattacharya, S. N. Mandal ., and B. Bhattacharya . "Bio-Augmentation Technology in Textile Mill Wastewater Management: A Case Study." Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 2, no. 1 (January 1, 2008): 32–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/rjes.2008.32.39.
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Bidu, J. M., B. Van der Bruggen, M. J. Rwiza, and K. N. Njau. "Current status of textile wastewater management practices and effluent characteristics in Tanzania." Water Science and Technology 83, no. 10 (April 5, 2021): 2363–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2021.133.
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Abstract Textile wastewater from wet processing units is a major environmental problem. Most chemicals, including dyes, are only partly consumed, resulting in highly colored wastewater containing a variety of chemicals released into the environment. This paper gives information on the current management of textile wastewater in Tanzania. A semiquantitative analysis was done to identify the main types of chemicals used in wet processing units, wastewater characteristics and existing wastewater treatment methods in the textile industry. The performance evaluation of the existing wastewater treatment plants is also discussed. The advantages of integrating constructed wetlands with the existing treatment facilities for textile wastewater are explained. It has been observed that pretreatment and dying/printing of the fabrics are the main two processes that produce wastewater in many textile companies. Main pollutants are chemicals used from pretreatment and materials removed from de-sizing, bleaching and scouring processes. Dyes, printing pigments and dye auxiliaries are the main pollutants from the dyeing/printing process. Most of the textile companies in Tanzania are equipped with effluent treatment plants. Wastewater treatment plants have basically similar units, which are coagulation-flocculation, sedimentation through clarifiers and aerobic reactor. However, their effluents do not meet discharge limits stipulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS).
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Xu, Qian, and Hua Cheng. "Research on the Evolution of Textile Technological Convergence in China." Sustainability 13, no. 5 (February 24, 2021): 2447. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13052447.
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Technological convergence (TC) plays a vital role in leading the next generation of technological innovation. Research in this field has practical significance for its ongoing deployment as an innovation-driven strategy in the sustainable development of the textile industry. However, there are few relevant studies, with most of them carried out on only one level, whether from a micro or macro perspective. This study analyses the evolution of TC from both macro (industry) and micro (technical field) levels. A patented co-occurrence method is employed to measure TC and various social network indicators, including density, node strength and the Jaccard coefficient, to measure the evolution of the network and its nodes and edges. The results present that the density of the macro TC network has been increasing and that the industrial technologies that are closely associated with the textile industry include chemical engineering technology, pharmaceutical technology and material technology. Meanwhile, the micro TC network manifests high dependence on proprietary technology, whilst the convergence degree between the core technologies is relatively high. This study proposes that the government should continue to encourage textile enterprises to strengthen TC, particularly their integration with leading technologies, and should strengthen the integration of emerging industrial textiles with national defence, medicine and other related fields to improve innovation speed.
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Wei, Fan, Munazzam Jawad Shahid, Ghalia S. H. Alnusairi, Muhammad Afzal, Aziz Khan, Mohamed A. El-Esawi, Zohaib Abbas, et al. "Implementation of Floating Treatment Wetlands for Textile Wastewater Management: A Review." Sustainability 12, no. 14 (July 19, 2020): 5801. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12145801.
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The textile industry is one of the most chemically intensive industries, and its wastewater is comprised of harmful dyes, pigments, dissolved/suspended solids, and heavy metals. The treatment of textile wastewater has become a necessary task before discharge into the environment. The textile effluent can be treated by conventional methods, however, the limitations of these techniques are high cost, incomplete removal, and production of concentrated sludge. This review illustrates recent knowledge about the application of floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) for remediation of textile wastewater. The FTWs system is a potential alternative technology for textile wastewater treatment. FTWs efficiently removed the dyes, pigments, organic matter, nutrients, heavy metals, and other pollutants from the textile effluent. Plants and bacteria are essential components of FTWs, which contribute to the pollutant removal process through their physical effects and metabolic process. Plants species with extensive roots structure and large biomass are recommended for vegetation on floating mats. The pollutant removal efficiency can be enhanced by the right selection of plants, managing plant coverage, improving aeration, and inoculation by specific bacterial strains. The proper installation and maintenance practices can further enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetic value of the FTWs. Further research is suggested to develop guidelines for the selection of right plants and bacterial strains for the efficient remediation of textile effluent by FTWs at large scales.
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Ibragimova, R. S., and D. S. Golovkin. "Foresight-Technology Transformation for Textile Industry Future Assessment." SHS Web of Conferences 62 (2019): 03006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20196203006.
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This article deals with the problem of improving the tools of long-term planning for industries sustainable development in a turbulent environment and in accordance with the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution. The main objective of the study is to create the strategic management methods, providing the economic potential growth and competitiveness in global markets. The authors propose a methodological approach to assessing the economic potential of the textile industry, based on the integration of the economic potential concept and Foresight-technologies. The Foresight study vectors are selected for the formation a holistic image of the desired future and for determination ways to achieve it. For each vector, a set of tools was proposed according to such key research criteria as expertise, creativity, interaction, evidence. Strategic directions for textile industry development in modern conditions were determined on the basis of Foresight studies.
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Sakolnakorn, Thongphon Promsaka Na, Sukanya Aim-Im-Tham, and Suranart Khamanarong. "Management Strategy For Administration Of Textile Industries In A Developing Country: Case Study Thailand." Journal of Business Case Studies (JBCS) 5, no. 3 (June 24, 2011): 37. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jbcs.v5i3.4706.
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This paper will detail the significant problems with the management of the textile industry in northeast Thailand and suggest a management strategy that will solve those problems. The objectives of this study are to study the factors affecting the organizational development of textile industries and to explore the guidelines for development of the operation and management of textile industries. For this research, data were collected and analyzed, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Researchers conducted interviews with 18 entrepreneurs in textile industries in northeast Thailand and analyzed the data by doing a content analysis. From the interviews, researchers discovered six influences on the organizational development of textile industries: 1) human resource management, 2) financial performance, 3) knowledge capital, 4) marketing management, 5) supply chain management, and 6) manufacturing management and technology. The quantitative research consisted of a questionnaire that was mailed to entrepreneurs. Multiple regression (SPSS) of this data was then performed. From this analysis, financial performance and human resource management were found to be the most significant issues that entrepreneurs should consider in the management of textile industries. To solve this problem, researchers suggest that entrepreneurs use strategic outsourcing to transfer part of their production to village enterprises. A coefficient of determination of R2 = 0.208 and Durbin-W Aston = 1.903 was obtained in the study
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Hossain, Laila, and Mohidus Samad Khan. "Water Footprint Management for Sustainable Growth in the Bangladesh Apparel Sector." Water 12, no. 10 (October 4, 2020): 2760. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w12102760.
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Bangladesh is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, primarily driven by its textile industries. A high amount of water is consumed and polluted in the production and processing of raw material to the final product in the textile industry. Therefore, water footprint assessment is important for textile products. In this study, the water footprint of cotton cultivation, transportation and textile industry was calculated by analyzing the amount of imported cotton, production and processing capacity of cotton yarn and cotton fabrics, wastewater volume, number of workers and pollution load database, for 2012–2016. For the textile industry, the annual water footprint was found to be 1.8 billion m3. This high amount of water footprint and water pollution may result in depletion of groundwater level and can lead to major health problems for the local people, respectively. Total water footprint for ready-made garment product is found to be 27.56 billion m3, whereas considering proper water treatment and water reuse facilities can reduce the grey water footprint to around 1.26 billion m3. This study shows the extent of water pollution, groundwater depletion and economic impact of groundwater extraction, and possible means to reduce water footprint in cotton cultivation and textile industries.
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Grassi, Corrado, Achim Schröter, Yves Simon Gloy, and Thomas Gries. "Reducing environmental impact in air jet weaving technology." International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology 28, no. 3 (June 6, 2016): 283–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-03-2016-0037.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to deal with the energy efficiency of textile weaving machines. Increasing energy costs and environmental impact are a challenge for textile manufacturers as well as for the developers of textile production machines. As example, air jet weaving is the most productive but also most energy consuming weaving method. Design/methodology/approach – A method based on energy efficiency considered as the main requirements in the design phase has been developed at the Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University (ITA), Aachen, Germany, in order to improve energy efficiency of air-jet weaving machines. Technological developments are always concerned about low energy costs, low environmental impact, high productivity and constant product quality. The high degree of energy consumption of the method can be ascribed to the high need of compressed air required by the relay nozzles during the weft insertion process. Findings – The relay nozzles of the air-jet weaving technology consume up to 80 percent of the air required by the weft insertion process. At ITA a new nozzle concept was developed. The developed geometry is a so called high-volume-low-pressure nozzle, based on convergent nozzle aerodynamic theory. Originality/value – By employing such new concept of relay nozzles within the weft insertion process, energy savings are possible up to 30 percent.
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Camagnp, Roberto, and Roberta Rabellotti. "Technology and organization in the Italian textile-clothing industry*." Entrepreneurship & Regional Development 4, no. 3 (January 1992): 271–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08985629200000016.
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Bai, Vera Ziqian, Jeanne Tan, Amy Chen, and Lan Ge. "Enhancing the wearablity and accessibility of illuminated POF garment." International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology 32, no. 2 (September 5, 2019): 218–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-03-2019-0028.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an illuminated polymeric optical fibre (POF) garment – the LUMI jacket – with accessibility and wearability improvements. This paper demonstrates how wearable technology can be seamlessly integrated into daily life. Design/methodology/approach An interdisciplinary approach involving design and technological techniques was adopted. Both garment design approaches and textile technologies were used to optimise the performance of a POF jacket. A group of tactile sensors was developed to create an easy-to-access interactive function. A POF fabric sample and garment were washed and examined to prove that a POF garment could be made part of a domestic laundry routine. Findings As a result, an illuminated POF garment – the LUMI jacket with textile-based switches – was created. Compared with current POF garments, the LUMI jacket’s wearability and accessibility were highly improved. Originality/value This project explored an unobstructive POF-illuminated garment to address the functional and wearable barriers to adoption. The interaction between wearer and garment is accessible. Electronics and textile touch sensors were seamlessly integrated into garment. Washability of POF garment was proved. This research explores how e-textiles can fit into everyday life.
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Milosavljevic, Svetlana, and Petar Skundric. "Contribution of textile technology to the development of modern compression bandages." Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly 13, no. 2 (2007): 88–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/ciceq0702088m.
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Although compression therapy is a key factor in the successful treatment of some circulatory problems in lower limbs, this form of therapy includes some risks if used inappropriately. Based on deliberate application of pressure to a lower limb, using a variety of textile materials, elastic or rigid, in order to produce a desired clinical effects, modern compression therapy presents a good sample of successful penetration of textile technology into the phlebology field of medicine. However, although compression therapy has been in use for over 150 years, there exists a low awareness among practitioners and patients on product usage, application techniques and benefits of appropriate selection of bandages for determined types of leg venous diseases. Also, not all manufacturers of compression textile materials seem to be conscious of end - users' needs. Simultaneously, impressive developments in the field of elastan fibers and modern knitting and weaving technologies, offer chances for realization of completely new types of compression bandages, capable of making an important contribution to the management of venous disease. In this review, starting from the brief account of pathogenesis and the presentation of compression therapy principle, an account of the contribution of all sectors in the textile technological chain to a modern compression therapy is given.
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Hardill, Irene, and Pooran Wynarczyk. "Technology, entrepreneurship and company performance in textile and clothing SMEs." New Technology, Work and Employment 11, no. 2 (September 1996): 107–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-005x.1996.tb00069.x.
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Rathore, Dheeraj, and Ratan Singh. "Carbon and Ecological Footprint of Textile Industry: Application of R3 Strategy to Mitigate the Environmental Effects of Textile Processing Waste." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT 5, no. 02 (April 30, 2019): 133–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.18811/ijpen.v5i02.11.
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The carbon footprint reflects the greenhouse gases (GHGs) generated throughout the life cycle of a human activity or product, and is therefore an important tool for assessing and managing GHGs emissions. Ecological footprint display the impact assesments of waste managments process of any industry, as it generates very harmful products in the environment. However, it needs attention to use advanced technology to mentain the equllibrium of carbon and ecological footprint of textile industry. Presented review comprises the carbon and ecological foot prints of textile effluents and 3R strategy for their possible balance. 3R strategy i.e. reduce, recycle and reuse were discussed in terms of carbon reduction through transport management, and waste management generated from textile industries including nutritional value of textile sludge and effluent for agricultural use.
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Zhang, Huaming, and Dawei Liao. "Orientation and Editorial Group of China Cotton Journal." Asian Social Science 16, no. 9 (August 31, 2020): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v16n9p29.
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China Cotton Journal is the first periodical publication in modern China's textile industry. It was founded by Chinese Cotton Mill Owner’s Association, which was founded in Shanghai in 1918. It played an important role in the communication of modern China's textile industry in terms of technology, management, etc. After the departure of the editorial group of China Cotton Journal, some editors founded other textile journals, and some joined other textile journals to continue their editorial work. Therefore, the idea and orientation of China Cotton Journal had an important impact on the textile journals in modern China.
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Wang, Jinfu. "Multi-Agent based Production Management Decision System Modelling for the Textile Enterprise." Journal of Global Information Management 25, no. 4 (October 2017): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jgim.2017100101.
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To extract useful information from massive production processing data, firstly, production process and business workflow of the textile processing were analyzed, and the complex relationship and high dimensional feature of the stored data were studied. Secondly, a production management structure model based on multi-Agent was proposed by using the Multi-agent technology, relationship model, fuzz C means clustering algorithm (FCM) and expert system. And then, the rationality of the model was introduced, working principle, data computation process and message communication of multiple agents were elaborated, and finally a textile production process management system was designed. As verified by the application, the system the author proposed is superior to the existing textile production management system, and its functions strengthen the interactivity role both the user and the system, meet the requirements of the production management, intelligent decision and personalized service, and realize the heterogeneous integration among the different databases.
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Aneja, Arun Pal. "Fiber Renaissance for the Next Millennium." International Nonwovens Journal os-8, no. 2 (June 1999): 1558925099OS—80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1558925099os-800223.
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As we enter 21st century, technical advances are dramatically influencing the world of fibers, fabrics and textiles. Today, technology can provide us with fabrics that imitate and actually improve upon nature's best fibers. In the next millennium, textiles will not just be an extension or simple alternatives to natural or synthetic fibers, but will provide superior functionality in broad and emerging sectors of the economy from space to super conductivity and agriculture to geotextile. This will be accomplished through modern business strategies for enhanced stakeholder value and highly efficient production schemes with no adverse impact on the environment and development of precisely specified molecules for new textile platforms.
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Grau, Petr. "Textile Industry Wastewaters Treatment." Water Science and Technology 24, no. 1 (July 1, 1991): 97–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1991.0015.
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Effective water and waste management strategies enable us to decrease water consumption and pollution load of wastewaters. Typical examples of low-waste technologies are lanolin recovery in wool scouring, hydroxide recovery in cotton mercerizing, recovery of synthetic sizes and reuse of dye baths. Wastewaters are treated by a sequence of physical–chemical and biological processes. Traditionally, coagulation/flocculation(c/F) has been favored as the first treatment step followed by biological treatment as the second step. More recently a reverse sequence of treatment has been utilized in several cases with success. Novel technologies have been developed such as catalytic oxidation, decoloration by ozone, adsorption/desorption. Their practical use is, however, still rare. Joint treatment with municipal wastewaters has been favored wherever possible.
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Shen, Bin, Xuemei Ding, Lizhu Chen, and Hau Ling Chan. "Low carbon supply chain with energy consumption constraints: case studies from China’s textile industry and simple analytical model." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 22, no. 3 (May 8, 2017): 258–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/scm-05-2015-0197.
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Purpose This paper aims to discuss the low carbon supply chain practices in China’s textile industry. To curb greenhouse gas emissions, the Chinese government has launched restrict regulatory system and imposed the energy consumption constraint in the textile industry to guarantee the achievability of low carbon economy. The authors aim to examine how the energy consumption constraint affects the optimal decisions of the supply chain members and address the supply chain coordination issue. Design/methodology/approach The authors conduct two case studies from Chinese textile companies and examine the impact of energy consumption constraints on their production and operations management. Based on the real industrial practices, the authors then develop a simple analytical model for a low carbon supply chain in which it consists of one single retailer and one single manufacturer, and the manufacturer determines the choice of clean technology for energy efficiency improvement and emission reduction. Findings From the case studies, the authors find that the textile companies develop clean technologies to reduce carbon emission in production process under the energy consumption enforcement. In this analytical model, the authors derive the optimal decisions of the supply chain members and reveal that supply chain coordination can be achieved if the manufacturer properly sets the reservation wholesale price (WS) despite the production capacity can fulfill partial market demand under a WS (or cost sharing) contract. The authors also find that the cost-sharing contract may induce the manufacturer to increase the investment of clean technology and reduce the optimal WS. Originality/value This paper discusses low carbon supply chain practices in China’s textile industry and contributes toward green supply chain development. Managerial implications are identified, which are beneficial to the entire textile industry in the developing countries.
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Gashi, Rrezarta. "Strategic Management as Key Influencer on the Development of Textile Industry in the Country of Kosovo." European Journal of Marketing and Economics 2, no. 3 (September 25, 2019): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.26417/ejme.v2i3.p23-34.
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Considering the impact of strategic management, today all companies of all sectors must have a strategic plan compiled in details. In the frame of this plan, there must be included also human resources, investments in marketing, investments in technology, and noticeably the last one is recently going through great modifications. Based on statistic data Kosovo during recent years have made advanced steps toward the development of all sectors, specifically in textile sector. Therefore, this paperwork aims to step up the priorities and challenges that have the textile sector in the country of Kosovo, a country that is in transition phase.The focus of this study will be textile companies, including manufacturing companies. For the conclusion of this research will be used primary and secondary data. Primary data will be the data received directly from field work, through questionnaire that will be used especially for this research, whereas secondary data will be received by the use of foreign and local literature, also from researched made previously, that have to do with textile sector in all countries of the world.
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Zafirova, Koleta. "Total design for textile products." Chemical Industry 58, no. 4 (2004): 161–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/hemind0404161z.
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Product development is less than 20-30 years old and a relatively new area of research compared to the other classic academic disciplines. Integrated product development is a philosophy that systematically employs the teaming of functional disciplines to integrate and concurrently apple all the necessary processes to produce an effective and efficient product that satisfies customer needs. Product development might also be understood as a multidisciplinary field of research. The disciplines directly participating in product development include engineering design, innovation, manufacturing, marketing and management. A background contribution is also generated by disciplines such as psychology, social sciences and information technology. This article is an overview that introduces this philosophy to textile product development.
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Glampedaki, Pelagia. "Advanced Polyester Textiles Adaptive to Ambient Conditions." Advances in Science and Technology 100 (October 2016): 17–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/ast.100.17.
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The combination of polyelectrolyte microgel technology with conventional functionalisation methods to activate the surface of polyester textiles is an innovative approach towards textiles adaptive to their environment. Biopolymer microgel complexes consisting of soft synthetic pH/thermo-responsive microparticles and natural polysaccharide macromolecules in various combinations serve as a novel textile surface functionalising system. Microgel incorporation into polyester surface layers can be achieved with non-demanding techniques such as UV irradiation. The adaptivity of the functionalised textiles to ambient conditions of varying pH, temperature and relative humidity is expressed by changes in their physicochemical and water management properties. These changes occur within a physiological pH/temperature range of the human body (pH 4-8, 20-40°C), owing to the corresponding stimuli-responsive properties of the functionalising microgels, giving scope for applications in the fields of biomedicine and protective clothing. Indicatively, such changes involve a shift in polyester surface charge from positive to negative values at a pH range 5.0-6.6, following the trend of the incorporated polyelectrolytes. Below 36°C, functionalised textiles exhibit improved water wettability, whilst above 36°C they have lower moisture regain and higher water vapour transmission rates than the non-functionalised textiles. The manifestation of the imparted adaptivity to ambient conditions is also a function of the intrinsic characteristics (e.g. porosity, surface roughness) of the textile, allowing for suitable combinations of substrates and functionalizing systems with tailored properties.
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Mo, Songying, Manni Mo, and Kai-Chiu Ho. "Fabrication of electric heating garment with plasma-assisted metal coating (PAC) technology." International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology 32, no. 3 (November 13, 2019): 297–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijcst-04-2019-0050.
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Purpose Under extremely cold weather, traditional winter clothing may not be adequate to keep warm in the harsh environment. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Wearable heat-generating (electric heating) clothing which covers the thermal sensitive zone of the human body can protect the human body from hypothermia. Existing heatable jacket in the market using carbon fiber is relatively expensive, complicated and require a lengthy manufacturing time. Findings Through experimental evaluation, the textile treated by plasma-assisted metal coating (PAC) has demonstrated excellent stability in temperature during the heating process. Originality/value This paper introduces an innovative, low-cost PAC technology using optimized plasma-assisted metallic deposition that is able to preserve the physical properties of the textile.
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Li, Xin Qiang, Xian Hui Duan, Guo Dong Han, and Xu Ning Liu. "Design and Implementation of Jet Loom Network Monitoring Information System." Applied Mechanics and Materials 543-547 (March 2014): 1587–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.543-547.1587.
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In order to improve the level of production management and information development of textile industry, firstly the paper analyzed the hardware and software structure of jet loom monitoring system, then carried out related research on the information management of textile industry, introduced the related techniques, implemented the real-time monitoring and control based on CAN bus, data gathering and Winsock technology. The practice has proved that the loom network monitoring information system based on the industrial Ethernet has improved greatly the efficiency of production, and building network is simple, the development and maintenance are easy, and the performance is good and so on, which can provide better realistic instructions on realizing the standardization of communication, automation and information of the textile industry.
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Van der Bruggen, B., E. Curcio, and E. Drioli. "Process intensification in the textile industry: the role of membrane technology." Journal of Environmental Management 73, no. 3 (November 2004): 267–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2004.07.007.
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Gravelet-Blondin, L. R., S. J. Barclay, C. M. Carliell, and C. A. Buckley. "Management of water resources in South Africa with respect to the textile industry." Water Science and Technology 36, no. 2-3 (July 1, 1997): 303–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1997.0544.
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South Africa is a water scarce country with an average annual rainfall of less than 60% of the world average. It is therefore important to encourage industries to minimise water consumption, and recycle and re-use water and effluent where possible. The South African Department of Water Affairs and Forestry is responsible for the management of water resources in South Africa, thereby ensuring the provision of adequate water supplies of acceptable quality for all recognised users. Of the industrial effluents produced in South Africa, textile effluents are considered to be one of the most problematic in the KwaZulu-Natal coastal area, especially in terms of colour, chemical oxygen demand (COD) and salinity (total dissolved solids, TDS). Of these, colour is perceived to be the most problematic as it is visual pollution and gives rise to public complaints. The Department has been actively involved, through negotiations with management and local authorities, in encouraging the textile industries to reduce the colour load discharged from the factories. Four case studies will be presented describing the approach taken by the Department to solve the problem of textile effluent discharge.
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Taner, Mehmet. "A Feasibility Study for Six Sigma Implementation in Turkish Textile SMEs." South East European Journal of Economics and Business 7, no. 1 (April 1, 2012): 63–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10033-012-0006-6.
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A Feasibility Study for Six Sigma Implementation in Turkish Textile SMEsThis paper aims to investigate the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the successful introduction of Six Sigma in Small and Medium Sized Turkish Textile Enterprises. A survey-based approach is used in order to identify and understand the current quality practices of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). CSFs and impeding factors are identified and analyzed. The involvement and commitment of top management, linking quality initiatives to employee and information technology and innovation are found to be important CSFs for textile SMEs. The leadership and commitment of top management, strategic vision, and data collection and measurement, are found to be the most CSFs for the successful introduction of Six Sigma, whereas the lack of knowledge of the system to start the initiative and the presence of ISO-certification in the company are found to hinder its implementation. The lack of qualified personnel and incompetence with new technologies are found to lower the performance of Turkish textile SMEs.
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Chión, Sergio J., Vincent Charles, and José Morales. "The impact of organisational culture, organisational structure and technological infrastructure on process improvement through knowledge sharing." Business Process Management Journal 26, no. 6 (November 22, 2019): 1443–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bpmj-10-2018-0279.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mediator role that knowledge sharing plays between organisational culture, organisational structure, and technology infrastructure and process improvement in a knowledge management context in manufacturing enterprises operating in the food, beverage and textile industry. Design/methodology/approach An empirical study is conducted with a sample of 200 food, beverage and textile companies. Data are obtained by means of a survey questionnaire applied to general managers in each of the sample firms. The impact of the factors organisational culture, organisational structure and technology infrastructure on process improvement via knowledge sharing is assessed. Structural equation modelling and maximum likelihood estimation are applied to find the direction and strength of the relationships. Findings The main findings indicate the significant relationships between knowledge sharing and process improvement, between organisational culture and knowledge sharing, and between organisational structure and knowledge sharing. The relationship between technology infrastructure and knowledge sharing is found not to be significant. Research limitations/implications The findings of the present study are limited to the food, beverage and textile industry. Future research could incorporate data from other manufacturing sectors or service companies. Practical implications This study provides practical guidance for general managers who wish to implement process improvement programmes. Originality/value Several authors have noted that there are few research studies concerning the interaction between each phase of knowledge management and total quality management practices. This study is interested in knowledge sharing and its impact on process improvement in a knowledge management context.
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Yen, Benjamin, and C. T. Su. "Information Technology Infrastructure for Textile and Apparel Industry in Hong Kong." Electronic Markets 7, no. 2 (1997): 9–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10196789700000017.
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Cross, Karen, Josie Steed, and Yang Jiang. "Harris Tweed: A glocal case study." Fashion, Style & Popular Culture 8, no. 4 (October 1, 2021): 475–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00102_1.
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Fast and effectively disposable fashion has seen clothing reduced to transient items, worn for a short period of time then discarded. This has pushed down prices, moving textile and clothing production to low-cost labour countries and decimating the traditional Scottish textile economy. Fast fashion drives consumer demand for newness and uses finite resources that are damaging to the environment. In 2019, the pressure to move towards a more sustainable fashion and textile industry is intense. Traditional textile manufacture using natural, renewable sources that are inherently long-lasting offers a slow fashion alternative, epitomized by the Harris Tweed handweaver community in Scotland. Fashion has embraced digital, with growing online sales and increasing focus on digital content. This presents an opportunity to redress the balance by using technology to shape a sustainable future for traditional textiles. Utilizing an interpretive paradigm and inductive approach, an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded networking grant is presented as a qualitative case study, investigating how immersive technologies can be used to safeguard the future of traditional textile products, to educate contemporary, global audiences on the provenance and human hand behind manufacturing processes and to encourage consumption of products with longevity. This explanatory case study finds that fashion brands are using immersive technologies for virtual changing rooms or creative customer experiences but are not exploiting the possibilities of immersive technologies in engendering a sense of place or people behind the product. Findings also reveal that the Harris Tweed Authority and Harris Tweed Hebrides brand successfully use landscape to convey a sense of place, but are under-utilizing the handwoven value and sustainable, slow fashion credentials of Harris Tweed. China is identified as a potential place for Harris Tweed to gain valuable market share, with increasingly wealthy Chinese Generation Z consumers seeking individual exclusivity and sustainability in their clothing purchases, criteria that embody Harris Tweed.
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Rua, Orlando, Alexandra França, and Rubén Fernández Ortiz. "Key drivers of SMEs export performance: the mediating effect of competitive advantage." Journal of Knowledge Management 22, no. 2 (March 12, 2018): 257–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jkm-07-2017-0267.
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Purpose With its focus on the context of small firm internationalization, this paper aims to assess the important contribution of strategic determinants that influence export performance (EP), considering the mediating effect of competitive strategy. Design/methodology/approach Based on survey data from 247 Portuguese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exporting textiles, members of the Portugal’s Textile Association (ATP), this research adopted a quantitative methodological approach, conducting an exploratory and transversal empirical study. Findings The paper finds suggest that entrepreneurial orientation (EO) has a positive and significant influence on differentiation and EP. Moreover, the results also highlight the role of intangible resources (IR) in the design of both differentiation and cost leadership strategies, which drives EP. Finally, absorptive capabilities (ACAPs) are highly related with EP. Practical implications The paper provides empirical evidence that EO, IR and ACAPs are predictors of competitive strategies and EP. Moreover, and alongside with firm’s resources, this study validates that competitive strategy does matters for small firm managers and the development of one type of competitive advantage is also a major performance enhancer. Originality/value This study provides fresh insights into entrepreneurship and strategic management literature, as it considers the importance of multiple factors to SMEs business growth. Moreover, this paper presents empirical evidences of the strategies that small firm managers should pursue and policy makers should support. Finally, this is an original study applied to the Portuguese textile industry.
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Hardill, Irene, and Pooran Wynarczyk. "A research note: information technology and company performance in the textile industry." New Technology, Work and Employment 6, no. 1 (March 1991): 65–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-005x.1991.tb00132.x.
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AILENI, RALUCA MARIA, RAZVAN ION RADULESCU, LAURA CHIRIAC, and LILIOARA SURDU. "Life cycle assessment of the electroconductive textiles functionalized by advanced technologies (plasma) and metallic micro/nanoparticles deposition." Industria Textila 70, no. 03 (2019): 205–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.35530/it.070.03.1476.
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This paper presents aspects concerning the life cycle assessment of the electroconductive textile functionalized by advanced RF plasma technology based on argon and oxygen gases and deposition of the metallic micro/nanoparticles. In order to obtain the textiles with electroconductive properties, the preliminary plan consisted functionalization of the textiles by using RF plasma technology based on argon and oxygen gases and processes for micro/nanoparticles deposition such as foulard, direct printing, and thin film position. It was analyzed the life-cycle inventory (LCI) and was provided the study for life-cycle assessment (LCA) using SimaPro software and Eco-indicator 99. In order to obtain the LCI, we used to input and output technical data, from the plasma process, and the SimaPro software for generating the LCI and LCA. The input data about raw material, energy, chemical substances, have been collected by direct measurements on machinery, device log, and specifications of the equipment (technical books) and processes. The output data was obtained using SimaPro software connected to internet-specific databases. The purpose of our research has been to study the life cycle assessment of the electroconductive textiles functionalized by RF plasma technology in comparison with classical functionalization treatments.
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Melnyk, Liudmyla, Olena Kyzymchuk, and Liudmyla Zubkova. "Ukrainian Folk Ornaments in Modern Knitting." TEKSTILEC 64, no. 2 (March 27, 2021): 84–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.14502/tekstilec2021.64.84-95.
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National arts and crafts are not only the skills of an individual nation but an ethnic phenomenon that has unique features and serves as a source of information on national history and culture. Decorative and applied art in Ukraine combines the traditions and techniques of manufacturing and decoration, which have been developed and passed down from generation to generation. It has a clear national identity and numerous regional differ¬ences in ornamental motifs, compositions and favourite colours. Therefore, the Ukrainian folk art has a significant potential and is a source of ideas in creating modern clothing as well as interior items. Embroidery as a way of creating ornamental motifs on a textile material using various techniques is a common process for decorating clothes and interiors for the Ukrainians. Today, ornamental compositions of embroidered folk textiles could be transmitted into modern clothes using various technologies. However, the use of a knitting machine allows creating a pattern during the item production. The ornament transformation into a pattern for knitting can be carried out with graphic software by creating a grid with a cell size similar to the loop size of a knitted structure for corresponding interlooping. A number of clothing and interior items with ethnic motifs was created using the capabilities of flat knitting machines within the masters programme “Knitting Technology and Design” at the Textile Technology and Design Department of the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design.