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Research Article

Occupational Vat Dyeing Practices in the Kano Metropolis of Nigeria - Part 3: Step-by- Step dyeing processes in relation to industrial practices

Abdullahi S.^*, Nkeonye P. O., Mohammed K. Yakubu, Gumel S. M., Iliya, E.B.

In traditional indigo dyeing it takes up to 45 days to ferment (reduce) the dye but with the advent of synthetic vat blue and the development of sodium dithionite the dyeing process becomes relatively short. Additionally, there is no standard process in vat dyeing. The aim of this paper is to assess the step-by-step vat dyeing processes in Kano metropolis in relation to industrial practices. This ...

Aug, 2021 pp. 50-62

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Research Article

Dyeing Performance of Dyes Derived from 2-Amino Heterocycles on Leather

Iyun O.R.A.^*, Bello K.A., Putshaka J D, Tanko S F, Abdullahi S.

The dyeing properties of dyes synthesized from 2-amino-4-phenylthiazole (Dye 1) and 2-amino-4-methyl-5- carbathoxythiazole (Dye 2) on leather were studied. The effects of pH, temperature, dye concentration, dyeing time as well as rubbing and light fastness properties of the dyes were evaluated. Results obtained indicate that the dyes used were absorbed optimally at pH 3. It was found that increase...

Aug, 2019 pp. 54-57

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Research Article

OPTIMISING CLOTHING AND TEXTILE CONSTRUCTION CAREERS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AMID SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN BADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Obiana Uche Viola^*, Edache Ajunwa, Ojiude Perpetua Ukwuoma

Socio-economic pressures such as unemployment, inflation, and declining income opportunities continue to undermine livelihood security in many Nigerian communities. In this context, clothing and textile construction careers have emerged as a critical pathway for sustainable livelihoods through skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and inclusive economic participation. This s...

Aug, 2024 pp. 55 - 62

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Research Article

Impact of Technology and Media on Clothing Selection of Adolescents in Nigeria

Hafsat I.^*, Rabi A.

Clothing from pre-historic time till date has served the same basic human needs. These needs are protection, adornment, identification, modesty and status. But adolescents only see clothing as a way to be accepted, respected and a way to attract favorable attention. This paper looked into adolescents developmental needs as they affect their clothing selection. Some of their major identified needs ...

Aug, 2020 pp. 55-60

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Research Article

REVIVAL AND INNOVATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TRADITIONAL (KOKOBILO) AND CONTEMPORARY DISCHARGE RESIST TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIAN FASHION

Kolawole Christianah Yetunde^*, Gwari Williams Bako, Bakare Olumide Olayinka

Kokobilo is an indigenous Yoruba material culture that employs bleaching and resist techniques for fabric embellishment, particularly within traditional textile practices. Despite its aesthetic and cultural significance, kokobilo faces several challenges, including technical rigidity, limited tools and materials, and inadequate documentation, which have contributed to its gradual decline and near ...

Aug, 2025 pp. 58-68

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Research Article

Effects of Alkaline Treatment and Particle Size on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Melonhusk-Cellulose/Expandable Polystyrene Composites

Salisu A.^*, Bukhari M. M., Dabo M., Imrana S.

The research investigated effects of alkaline treatment and particle size on physical and mechanical properties of melon-husk (MH) filled expandable polystyrene composites. In the process, MH particulate material size of 75 µm, 150 µm, 300 µm, and 600 µm were prepared and modified with alkaline (1%, 2 %, and 3 %,) based on weight volume fraction. The modified fillers, Melonhusk-cellulose (MHC) wer...

Aug, 2022 pp. 58-69

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Research Article

Production and Investigation of the Properties of Non–Disposable Diaper in Comparison with Disposable Diapers

Alebiosu, S. O.^*, Akindiya, I. O., Adekeye, T. O, Muhammed-Raji, A., Oseghale, H. E.

This research work produced a reusable diaper and compared its properties, especially absorbency with selected commercial disposable diapers in Nigeria market. The absorbency of two reputable commercial disposable diapers A and B in Nigeria were compared with the reusable diaper C. Absorbency test was carried out in action and also in a saline solution. The result shows that all the diapers have g...

Aug, 2019 pp. 58-61

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Research Article

Wealth Creation through Handcraft for Diversification of Family Economy

Rabi A.^*, Hafsat I.

Members of the family can create wealth for the family’s survival by engaging themselves in many handcrafts, using simple equipment, in order to earn their living and live comfortably. The paper examines wealthcreation through handcraft for diversification of family economy, by looking at what wealth creation is and the strategies to employ for wealth creation. It also looks at various handcrafts ...

Aug, 2020 pp. 61-65

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Research Article

Dyeing of Polyester with Pristine Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes

Iliya, E.B.^*, Kotek R

Pristine Multiwalled Carbon nanotubes (MWNT) were dispersed in two selected surfactants and their mixture using a probe sonicator at room temperature. The results presented in this article apply only to the short-length MWNT. The dispersions achieved generally ranged from very poor to average. In the average category, the solvents ranked o-Dichloro benzene > Dimethyl formamide > Tetrahydrofuran. T...

Aug, 2019 pp. 62-66

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Research Article

Fabrication and Characterization of Flambouyant Seed Particles-filled Unsaturated Polyester Composites

Umar, H. A^*, Ishiaku S. U., Mohammed K. Yakubu, Kogo A. A.

The research aimed at fabrication and characterization of Flambouyant Seed Particles (FSP) filled unsaturated polyester (UP) composites. The composites fabrication was achieved via hand layup with particle size of 100 µm at different filler loading of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 wt %. The composites were characterized by tensile properties and density. The result showed an increase i...

Aug, 2021 pp. 63-69