In the last few decades, there is a rising interest in personal health and hygiene textiles with ... more In the last few decades, there is a rising interest in personal health and hygiene textiles with protective properties are becoming an increasingly desirable aim of textile researchers, manufactures, and consumers. In this research modified cotton fabric surface using chitosan and/or alginate biopolymers, as well as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and their mixtures to impart vital and protective characteristics. The coated cotton fabrics were undergoing durability evaluation to repeated washing of antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli (E. coli) (Gram negative bacterium) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (Gram positive bacterium) and the results revealed that excellent reduction% sustained up 30 washes. As well as very good and excellent UV protection category were maintained even after 30 washes. Healing and anti-inflammatory properties showed sustainability up to 10 washes but decreased after 30 washes. Furthermore, application of post-dyeing with reactive dye on the coated fabrics was done and the pre-treatment step to assess their dye-ability; showed a significant effect on the color strength (K/S) values. Hence, it could be proposed that the coated cotton fabrics maintained their protective properties as well as suitable for color coloration, which in turn make these finished and dyed cotton fabrics available for different textile and apparel applications.
In textile and fashion industry, novel approaches is demanded to create an interactive relation b... more In textile and fashion industry, novel approaches is demanded to create an interactive relation between them. One of these approaches is applying environmental friendly finishing as well as using this concept in fashion design which a type of bio-mimic or environmental simulation. Minimalism concept has been a growing trend in different fields such as design, art, and fashion, which expresses consumer's needs for effortless functionality that can be compatible with a complex modern lifestyle by using limited materials to create a desired effect. In present research woven and knitted cotton fabrics were biofinished using cellulase enzyme followed by stain release treatment. Further, the effect of biofinishing treatment on some physico-mechanical properties of used cotton fabrics; which have a direct affect on UV-blocking ability; namely fabric width, weight, stiffness, and thickness were evaluated and showed significant enhancement. Additionally, UPF of grey and biofinished fabrics were calculated and showed improvement of their values after enzymatic treatment. Finishing using polysiloxane derivative was achieved and to enhance stain release properties, and showed enhancement in their grade values. As well as, the finished cotton fabrics were applied for producing fashionable designs that inspired from minimalism features, which introduced multiple visual and benefit functional properties.
The convergence of art and fashion had already been fully developed many years ago. Today, they h... more The convergence of art and fashion had already been fully developed many years ago. Today, they have combined together in a productive relationship that stimulates the creative expression of a new lifestyle. The term “Bohemian” has often been used to refer to the fashion and lifestyles of writers, artists, and other individuals who live outside of the norms and standards of other members of society. Bohemian fashion more recently developed to the term "Boho-Chic" that is largely inspired by the bohemian styles of the nineteenth century with some influences of recent fashion trends. It is a very appealing style that has found its way into a number of different fashions for women. The features of Boho-Chic are notable in that they can create some details that are very specific and unique around the build of an outfit or other kind of fashion. This style is one of the most interesting fashion styles of today which requires a great fashion sense to be able to put the right pieces together to create an enviable and unique look. In this research the fashion elements of this revival style are utilized in contemporary apparel designs, which reflect the aesthetic features of the Boho-Chic to connect the human with world and nature.
In the last few decades, there is a rising interest in personal health and hygiene textiles with ... more In the last few decades, there is a rising interest in personal health and hygiene textiles with protective properties are becoming an increasingly desirable aim of textile researchers, manufactures, and consumers. In this research modified cotton fabric surface using chitosan and/or alginate biopolymers, as well as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and their mixtures to impart vital and protective characteristics. The coated cotton fabrics were undergoing durability evaluation to repeated washing of antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli (E. coli) (Gram negative bacterium) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) (Gram positive bacterium) and the results revealed that excellent reduction% sustained up 30 washes. As well as very good and excellent UV protection category were maintained even after 30 washes. Healing and anti-inflammatory properties showed sustainability up to 10 washes but decreased after 30 washes. Furthermore, application of post-dyeing with reactive dye on the coated fabrics was done and the pre-treatment step to assess their dye-ability; showed a significant effect on the color strength (K/S) values. Hence, it could be proposed that the coated cotton fabrics maintained their protective properties as well as suitable for color coloration, which in turn make these finished and dyed cotton fabrics available for different textile and apparel applications.
In textile and fashion industry, novel approaches is demanded to create an interactive relation b... more In textile and fashion industry, novel approaches is demanded to create an interactive relation between them. One of these approaches is applying environmental friendly finishing as well as using this concept in fashion design which a type of bio-mimic or environmental simulation. Minimalism concept has been a growing trend in different fields such as design, art, and fashion, which expresses consumer's needs for effortless functionality that can be compatible with a complex modern lifestyle by using limited materials to create a desired effect. In present research woven and knitted cotton fabrics were biofinished using cellulase enzyme followed by stain release treatment. Further, the effect of biofinishing treatment on some physico-mechanical properties of used cotton fabrics; which have a direct affect on UV-blocking ability; namely fabric width, weight, stiffness, and thickness were evaluated and showed significant enhancement. Additionally, UPF of grey and biofinished fabrics were calculated and showed improvement of their values after enzymatic treatment. Finishing using polysiloxane derivative was achieved and to enhance stain release properties, and showed enhancement in their grade values. As well as, the finished cotton fabrics were applied for producing fashionable designs that inspired from minimalism features, which introduced multiple visual and benefit functional properties.
The convergence of art and fashion had already been fully developed many years ago. Today, they h... more The convergence of art and fashion had already been fully developed many years ago. Today, they have combined together in a productive relationship that stimulates the creative expression of a new lifestyle. The term “Bohemian” has often been used to refer to the fashion and lifestyles of writers, artists, and other individuals who live outside of the norms and standards of other members of society. Bohemian fashion more recently developed to the term "Boho-Chic" that is largely inspired by the bohemian styles of the nineteenth century with some influences of recent fashion trends. It is a very appealing style that has found its way into a number of different fashions for women. The features of Boho-Chic are notable in that they can create some details that are very specific and unique around the build of an outfit or other kind of fashion. This style is one of the most interesting fashion styles of today which requires a great fashion sense to be able to put the right pieces together to create an enviable and unique look. In this research the fashion elements of this revival style are utilized in contemporary apparel designs, which reflect the aesthetic features of the Boho-Chic to connect the human with world and nature.
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together in a productive relationship that stimulates the creative expression of a new lifestyle. The term “Bohemian” has often
been used to refer to the fashion and lifestyles of writers, artists, and other individuals who live outside of the norms and
standards of other members of society. Bohemian fashion more recently developed to the term "Boho-Chic" that is largely
inspired by the bohemian styles of the nineteenth century with some influences of recent fashion trends. It is a very appealing
style that has found its way into a number of different fashions for women. The features of Boho-Chic are notable in that they
can create some details that are very specific and unique around the build of an outfit or other kind of fashion. This style is one
of the most interesting fashion styles of today which requires a great fashion sense to be able to put the right pieces together to
create an enviable and unique look. In this research the fashion elements of this revival style are utilized in contemporary
apparel designs, which reflect the aesthetic features of the Boho-Chic to connect the human with world and nature.
together in a productive relationship that stimulates the creative expression of a new lifestyle. The term “Bohemian” has often
been used to refer to the fashion and lifestyles of writers, artists, and other individuals who live outside of the norms and
standards of other members of society. Bohemian fashion more recently developed to the term "Boho-Chic" that is largely
inspired by the bohemian styles of the nineteenth century with some influences of recent fashion trends. It is a very appealing
style that has found its way into a number of different fashions for women. The features of Boho-Chic are notable in that they
can create some details that are very specific and unique around the build of an outfit or other kind of fashion. This style is one
of the most interesting fashion styles of today which requires a great fashion sense to be able to put the right pieces together to
create an enviable and unique look. In this research the fashion elements of this revival style are utilized in contemporary
apparel designs, which reflect the aesthetic features of the Boho-Chic to connect the human with world and nature.