Articles | Nigerian Journal of Textiles

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The Role of Smart Textiles in Enhancing Security in Nigeria: Applications in Medicine, Fashion, and Home Economics

Patricia P. A.^*, Funmi B. O.

The security situation in Nigeria has become increasingly alarming and is a matter of grave concern. This pervasive insecurity has negatively impacted every aspect of life in the country and has persisted for over two decades. The situation continues to deteriorate, with the proliferation of armed groups in various regions, leading to frequent occurrences of kidnapping, insurgency, and attacks on ...

Aug, 2023 pp. 8-12

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Determination of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Alkyd Resin Produced from Natural Shea Butter Oil

Abdulkadir Suleiman Abdulrahman^*, Mohammed K. Yakubu, Musa M. B.

Alkyd resin was prepared from shear butter oil (SBO) using the two step procedures; alcoholysis and polyesterification. The oil and alkyd resin were characterized and evaluated by standard methods, for their physico-chemical properties. The analysis showed that the alkyd resin based on Shea butter oil recorded average acid value of 15.2 (mgNaOH/g), iodine value (98.0 mg/g), PH value 6.7, density 1...

Aug, 2021 pp. 9-16

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Influence of Selected Mordants and Mordanting Techniques on Eco-Friendly Dyeing of Cellulosic Fabric using Natural Flavonoid Dye Extracted from Onion Outer Scale

Ukanah, S.P.^*, Gadimoh S., salisu Z. M., Suleiman A. M, Sulaiman I. A., Chibuzo- Anakor, N.C., Umar, I.S, Lawal O.M., Oddy-Obi, I.O.

The study investigated the influence of selected mordants and mordanting techniques on dyeing of cellulosic fabric with natural flavonoid dye extracted from onion outer scale. It was an effort to utilize the waste material in an efficient manner which could minimize the cost of dyeing. Aqueous extraction technique was used for the dye extraction. The selected mordants used are alum, potassium dich...

Aug, 2020 pp. 9-14

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EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF BAMBOO LEAF NANO SILICA FILLED WITH RECYCLED LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLNE COMPOSITE

Magaji I. Y^*, Umaru H. I, Abdulkadir Suleiman Abdulrahman, Yakubu C.I, Pascaplina L, Hassan S, Kabiru A.B

This study investigates the influence of bamboo leaf nano-silica (BLNS) filler on the mechanical and physical properties of recycled low-density polyethylene (RLDPE). RLDPE composites were fabricated using a two- roll mill at 150°C, followed by compression moulding. A comprehensive evaluation of the composites was conducted, encompassing tensile, impact, flexural tests, water absorption, modulus o...

Aug, 2024 pp. 11 - 17

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Effect of Coupling Agent on the Mechanical Properties of High-Density Polyethylene-Filled Calabash Particles Composites

Musa A B^*, BabaAli J, Danladi A, Lawal A S, Mamza P A P

ABSTRACT In the interest of sustainable development and production of eco-friendly bio-composites, the use of natural fillers with synthetic resins in the production of composites has been the new trend in composite manufacture. In this study, calabash particles (CP) were used as filler in high density polyethylene (HDPE) to produce bio-composites. The calabash which was grinded and sieved into 12...

Aug, 2019 pp. 11-16

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Experimental Investigation on Using Jute Fibre/Coir Fibre Blend Material as a Replacement for Polypropylene for Oil Spill Cleanup

Abubakar I. A.^*, Kogo A. A., Bukhari M. M., Ishiaku S. U., El-Yakub B. J

Crude oil is generally one of the most important raw materials and energy sources worldwide. The accidental discharge of oil into the environment during production, transportation, refining, tanker accidents, sabotage and oil bunkering causes adverse effects on aquatic life and human economic activities. The current challenge is to produce effective materials that are environmentally friendly from...

Aug, 2023 pp. 13-21

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SUSTAINABLE FABRIC DYEING: ANALYSIS OF COLOUR PROPERTIES AND ACCEPTABILITY OF COTTON FABRICS DYED WITH DYESTUFFS EXTRACTED FROM SELECTED PLANTS

Abdulquadir, I. O.^*, Abdulkadir, S. O.

This study investigated the colour properties and acceptability of cotton fabrics dyed with dyestuffs extracted from selected plants, as a sustainable approach to textile dyeing. The research focused on the extraction of natural dyes from Sorghum bicolour leaves and Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces, the development of composite dyes, and the evaluation of both the colourimetric characteristics and cons...

Aug, 2025 pp. 14-20

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Research Article

Fashion Entrepreneurship: Challenges and the Prospect Opportunities in Skills Acquisition of 3D Digital Fashion

Alesagba Ebenezer Igbekele^*, Yusuf O. J, Komolafe O. O, Asu-Nandi Judith

Entrepreneurship in fashion Industry is a substantial issue, since the fashion business is facing challenges of competition in the fashion market. The challenges of struggling to provide adequate services and delightful fashion products has caused setback in the fashion Industry. Researchers explain that 70% are manual production with the use of cardboard, scissors and tape rule that is time wasti...

Aug, 2022 pp. 15-20

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Research Article

Ceric Induced Grafting of Acrylonitrile onto Kenaf Shive for Crude Oil Spillage Adsorbtion

salisu Z. M.^*, Ishiaku S. U., Abdullahi, D, Mohammed K. Yakubu, Diya’uddeen B.H

A global challenge that has cast the attention of most environmentalist of recent is the crude oil spillage, and the need for extensive study of improving and developing viable natural sorbents in recent years is increasing due to the enormous negative environmental impact of oil spill to the surroundings and the inhabitants. In this paper, crude oil sorbents were developed by varying initiator co...

Aug, 2020 pp. 15-24

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Cationic Modification of Grey Cotton Fabrics Using Chitosan

Gumel B.U.^*, Gumel S. M., Bawa A.A., Auwal A.S., Ali U.

The main problem in dyeing cotton fabrics with reactive dyes is the low affinity of the fabrics for the dyes due to the negative charge acquired by the fabrics in aqueous medium which led to repulsion between the anion of the dye and the negative charge of fabrics. To overcome such repulsion, large amount of electrolyte is required to improve the affinity of the fabrics for reactive dyes. This lea...

Aug, 2021 pp. 17-24