Rupayan Roy

National Institute of Fashion Technology · Department of Fashion Technology

This chapter discusses the importance of antifungal finishing for natural fiber textiles to combat fungal growth. Natural fibers, which are valued for their versatility and sustainability, are susceptible to fungal contamination and require appropriate antifungal treatments. The importance of natural fibers in textiles and the negative consequences...

The chapter will delve into their composition, properties, and potential functionalities. Examine sustainability implications of electroconductive textiles: It will cover the entire product lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal, and analyze the environmental and social impact at each stage. Explore applications and opportuni...

As a replacement for traditional petroleum-based paints and coatings, marine biopo-lymers have gained growing attention as an environmentally friendly alternative. The chapter discusses the potential for marine biopolymers and the naturally obtained biopolymers that can be used in their production, such as cellulose, starch, protein, chitosan, lign...

This article explores the application of textile materials in sports shoes, examining their types, properties, advantages, challenges, and innovations. Textile materials have revolutionized the sports shoe industry, providing improved performance, increased comfort, enhanced style, and eco-friendly options. Different types of textile materials such...

This chapter offers an in-depth analysis of India's rich textile tradition and provides insights into the significance of textiles in the nation's culture and history. It covers a variety of fabrics, methods, and traditions while examining the subcontinent's astounding diversity in traditional textiles. Additionally, the chapter provides an overvie...

In “Plant-able Cups: Sip Sustainably, Seed Responsibly,” disposable cups are used to illustrate ecological development. The chapter begins with traditional cups' environmental impacts. Next, it discusses environmentally sustainable materials, design considerations, and water-soluble inks. The essay describes plant-able cups' distinctive functions,...

This chapter investigates the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to the upkeep of safety equipment for employees across several industries. Wear and tear, exposure to dangerous materials, and other factors can reduce the effectiveness of protective equipment, making routine maintenance essential to ensuring that it stays functional and off...

This chapter provides a thorough overview of polymeric energy harvesting materials with an emphasis on their critical function in the production of sustainable energy. It sets the tone for the chapter by underlining the importance of polymeric materials in the context of energy harvesting and tracing the historical development of this sector. It ex...

This comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and academic research writing unveils a transformative landscape that promises to redefine scholarly communication. AI-driven tools and applications are revolutionizing various stages of the research writing process, from content generation and literature review...

This chapter covers nonwoven materials in healthcare, including applications, qualities, benefits, difficulties, recent advances, and future possibilities. Nonwovens' barrier efficiency, breathability, and comfort make them essential in surgical gowns, face masks, sterile packaging, wound dressings, and hygiene items. The review highlights nonwoven...

This comprehensive research examines Indian textile culture and sustainability. By considering the historical and cultural relevance of Indian textiles, the examination will reveal their deeply rooted values and stories as cultural vessels rather than just adornments. Handloom weaving, natural dyes, and traditional printing and embroidery will be a...

Modern business operations rely heavily on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems since they offer integrated solutions for handling many organizational activities. This abstract looks at how enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) complement one another to boost productivity, visibility, and competitiveness in toda...

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the use of IoT technologies in the garment manufacturing industry, with a focus on enhancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability. The chapter covers various IoT technologies, including RFID and NFC, wearables, sensors, robotics, and artificial intelligence, and their applications in tracking and...

Healthcare textiles have seen a considerable transition throughout time, becoming an increasingly important part of the healthcare ecosystem. A thorough introduction to healthcare textiles is provided in this chapter, along with an analysis of their use in patient care, infection control, and the larger healthcare sector. It explores the numerous k...

An overview of ethical manufacturing techniques for clothing and textiles is given in this chapter. The fashion business is renowned for its fast response to shifting consumer demands and fashion trends, but it has also come under fire for its negative effects on the environment and society. By using environmentally friendly materials, production t...

This chapter provides an overview of virtual try-on technology and its potential impact on the retail industry. It defines the technology and its various types, including AR, VR, and 3D modeling. The chapter also discusses the benefits of virtual try-on technology, including improved customer engagement, reduced return rates, and increased sales. H...

Citronella oil has been extensively studied for its insect-repelling properties and pleasant fragrance. Researchers have developed innovative approaches, including microencapsulation and Nano emulsion, to prolong its release and maximize mosquito protection. Moreover, the combination of citronella oil with other essential oils has shown promising r...

This chapter discusses seam technology, applicable finishes, design considerations, and performance testing in sports garment manufacturing. It covers different types of seams used, such as flatlock, overlock, and taped seams, and their benefits and drawbacks. The chapter also explores applicable finishes like water-repellent, moisture-wicking, and...

This chapter reviews recent developments in natural dyes, highlighting the advancements made in natural dye research, benefits of using modern natural dyes, examples of recent natural dyes and the colors they produce, and the methods used to extract and process these modern natural dyes. Additionally, the sustainability and environmental impact of...

This comprehensive review provides an overview of the importance of wearing a sports bra during physical activities and the different types of sports bras available in the market. It covers the benefits of wearing a sports bra, such as reducing breast pain and discomfort, preventing breast movement, and improving posture. The guide also discusses t...

The objective of this study is to examine the effect of fibre linear density and fibre blends on the functional properties of polyester nonwoven fabrics. The findings indicate that a higher proportion of fine fibres in the card webs used to create needle-punched nonwoven fabrics leads to improved filtration efficiency, and pressure drop. The fabric...

This article explores the application of textile materials in sports shoes, examining their types, properties, advantages, challenges, and innovations. Textile materials have revolutionized the sports shoe industry, providing improved performance, increased comfort , enhanced style, and eco-friendly options. Different types of textile materials suc...

Viscose fibre has been dyed with various dye concentrations and the needle-punched nonwoven fabrics are prepared using the dyed fibre, keeping machine parameters the same. The physical properties, such as tenacity & bursting strength, and functional performance properties, such as mean flow pore size, filtration efficiency & pressure drop, are meas...

Fresh and pollution-free air is very much required to breathe normal and healthy life. However, due rise in the usage of automobiles and industrialization, the pollution load is also increasing day by day. Hence efficient filter media is in high demand. In this research, a systematic study was planned and executed for the development of efficient a...

In this research work, the authors have investigated the influence of fibre orientation on thickness and tenacity of needle-punched nonwoven fabrics by using three-factor threelevel Box–Behnken Design. Three carding parameters such as feeder speed, cylinder speed and doffer speed, which are primarily responsible for fibre orientation, were consider...

This article discussed the structural changes influenced by punching parameters and their impact on the functional properties of needle punched nonwoven. Three punching parameters i.e. punch density, needle penetration depth and stroke frequency were considered as process variables. Three factors three levels Box Behnken experimental design was use...

An attempt has been made to investigate the filtration behaviour of filter media with gradient structure created through layers of needle punched nonwoven. Batts of different fibre orientation influenced by carding parameters were prepared. Carding parameters i.e. feeder, cylinder and doffer speed were optimized by using response surface methodolog...

This research work investigated the influence of the cross-lapping angle in combination with punch density and stroke frequency on structural characteristics and properties of nonwoven fabric. An attempt has been made to change the cross-lapping angle by keeping the number of layers constant to maintain the same areal density of fabrics. The fibre...

Present research work investigated the vertical integration of fibres by using newly proposed structural indices in needle punched nonwoven fabric. A new methodology was also proposed to measure the orientation of fibre in the Z direction of nonwoven fabric. The colour summarization technique was used to measure the percentage of fibre transfer fro...

This research work investigated the influence of carding parameters on different properties. In this study an attempt has been made to change the fibre orientation by changing the carding parameters such as feeder speed, cylinder speed and doffer speed keeping the same areal density of fabrics. In a combination of three different levels of feeder,...

In the present work, an attempt has been made to study the effect of structural changes on the sustainable properties of needle punch nonwoven geotextile. There are two important process parameters, which influence the structure significantly. The parameters are punch density and depth of penetration of the needle. This research work is designed by...

An attempt has been made to explore the possibility of modifying the manufacturing technique of a filter media to enhance its filtration performance. The concept of sequential punching by distribution of punches/cm2 in subsequent steps of manufacturing the nonwoven is explored. Experiments were designed to study the influence of differential punche...

An attempt has been made to study the effect of fibre orientation, measured by the structural characteristics, on mechanical and functional properties of needle-punched nonwoven by varying the carding machine and punching parameters. It is observed that all measured physical, mechanical and functional properties of nonwovens have strong correlation...

New structural characteristics based on tracer fibre and Lindsley’s techniques to measure the fibre orientation in X, Y and Z directions of needle-punched nonwoven have been investigated. The results are verified with variable cylinder speed, punch density and needle depth penetration. It is evident that measured structural characteristics and fabr...

In this research work, the authors investigated the impact behaviour of Kevlar based flexible and stiff composites. These composites were prepared by using natural rubber latex (NR) and epoxy resin respectively as matrix and p-aramid (Kevlar 129) fabric as reinforcement. For flexible composites, the ratio of reinforcement and matrix was 90:10, and...

In this research work, the authors have investigated the needling effect on a non-woven prepared form the webs of equal basis weight. Punch density, needle penetration depth and strokes per minute are taken as variables. Initially, it was observed that the punching parameters were influencing the fibre orientation to a great extent. Subsequently, o...

In this article, the authors have investigated about the filter media created by using the concept of density gradient structure with layers of needle punch nonwoven. Different density of nonwoven layers was created by using three different fibres (polyester, polypropylene, acrylic) of three different deniers (9, 3, 1.5). The density gradient struc...

Protective textiles are saving human beings from various adverse environmental conditions like fire, heat, bullets, microorganisms, mosquito bites, etc. In connection with flame-resistant textiles, fish DNA, casein, whey protein, and wastage plantbased bio-macromolecules, such as spinach juice, banana pseudostem sap, coconut shell extract, and so o...

Five factors with three levels factorial design is used to study the fibre orientation in carded web and properties of needle punched nonwoven fabric. Three carding variables and two punching parameters were considered for the proposed study. Modified Lindsley and tracer fibre technique with newly proposed indices were applied to study the fibre or...

In this work, the authors have investigated the impact performance of natural rubber (NR) coated high strength, high modulus fabrics. P-aramid (Kevlar 129) and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fabric were coated with different concentrations of NR solutions (20%, 30%). Samples were produced with different add on percentage. The NR...