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Research Article

The use of Computer Program in Teaching and Learning Pattern Making: Drafting

EVA O. O.^*

Computers have led to the development of new technology for which fashion has not been left out. One of the expectations of graduates of Home Economics Education in the Federal College of Education, Zaria is to enter into gainful employment with the carrier and technical training they have acquired. Information and communication technology tools are not applied in the teaching and learning of clot...

Aug, 2020 pp. 66-69

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Research Article

Effect of Filler Particle Size on the Mechanical Properties of Waste Polypropylene/ Date Seed Particulate Composites

Lawal N^*, Danladi A, Dauda B M, Kogo A. A.

This study was aimed at investigating the effects of filler particle size on mechanical properties of waste polypropylene (wPP) / date seed particles (DSP) composites. Filler particle size of 63, 125, 250, 500 and 750 µm were used at 20 % filler loading. The composites obtained were subjected to mechanical tests (tensile and flexural test, impact test and hardness HV) and the morphological analysi...

Aug, 2019 pp. 67-72

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EVALUATION OF INDIGENOUS FABRIC PRINTS FOR URBAN HOME DESIGN IN SOUTHWEST STATES OF NIGERIA

Ajila, K.O.^*

The study analysed indigenous fabric prints for livable urban home design. Specifically, it assessed the performances of indigenous fabric prints, analysed the psychosocial value of these prints, and investigated the socio-technical values of the fabric. The study was conducted in the southwest states of Nigeria and four states (Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, and Ogun) were randomly selected from the region. T...

Aug, 2025 pp. 69-78

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Position of the Textile and Garment Sector in the Fight against COVID-19 Pandemic and the Implication of Face Mask

Adinoyi Baba James^*, Aliyu Muhammed Bisala, Ibrahim Friday Christopher, Chomo Josephine Dung

This study investigated the position of the textile and garment sector in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused economic loss to all industries across the world through necessary measures observed to stop its spread. In this study, 150 questionnaires were produced for north-central, north-west, and northeast for data collection. The study’s results revealed that a high number of re...

Aug, 2022 pp. 70-75

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Research Article

Acceptance of Pointillism Wall-Hanging as a Means of Communication among Staff of Corporate Organizations in Abeokuta Metropolis

Adeboye Adebiyi Oladipupo^*, Bukola Olamidun Sowemimo, Oluwabusayo Matey Olabode, Adetoun Adedotun Amubode

This study sought acceptability of pointillism wall-hanging as a means of communication in corporate organization in Abeokuta. Multi-stage sampling technique and questionnaire was used to collect data from 160 respondents in Federal Medical Center (FMC) and Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and hypothesis with Chi Square. Result s...

Aug, 2021 pp. 70-77

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Environmental Sanity by Recycling of Waste Polypropylene Products and Waste Coir Fibre on the Mechanical Properties as Compared to Virgin Polypropylene: A Case Study of Kaduna Polytechnic Tudun Wada

Dina I.^*, Agbohor V., Okele A.

A study of the effects of waste coir and waste polypropylene on the mechanical properties of virgin polypropylene was investigated. The coir fibres (filler) were treated with NaOH to improve properties and enhance better adhesion between matrix (PP) and filler (coir fibre) before compounding it with waste PP which was washed and crushed. Virgin PP was obtained and blended with the waste PP to dete...

Aug, 2020 pp. 70-74

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Research Article

Processing and Evaluation of Horn Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene

Dina I.^*, Agbohor V., Okele A.

This study investigates the Processing and Evaluation of Horn Fibre reinforced polypropylene. A new functional composite has been developed using particles of defatted cow horn fibre and charcoal which act as a compatibilizer and natural colorant and waste polypropylene. Physical and Mechanical properties of the composite with varying wt% of polypropylene/Hf/charcoal have been characterized and co...

Aug, 2020 pp. 75-80

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Extracting Design Concepts from Indigenous Nigerian Pottery using CorelDraw Software as Motifs for Application on Textiles

Alewai Jidai Mamza^*

Africa is considered as the cradle of civilization, in view of its inventiveness in arts, science and technology. The visual art of native Africa, includes such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry. The premise of this article is to assess the possibility of using CorelDraw as software for illustration, graphic design, information visua...

Aug, 2022 pp. 76-84

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Research Article

Dyeing of Cotton Fabric using Roselle

Saminu Murtala Yakasai^*, Aishatu Sulaiman Aliyu, Abdulkadir Ahmed Isah

Synthetic dyes used locally for dyeing of cotton fabrics comes with some consequential health implications.These synthetic dyes apart from being harzadous in nature, are also very expensive andsometimesinaccessible to some places for lack of funds to purchase them. It becomes imperative to extendresearchtoother sources of dyes precisely natural sources which are eco-friendly and medicinal in some ...

Aug, 2021 pp. 78-81

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Research Article

POOR ARTS AND DESIGNS STUDIOS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN EAST NIGERIA: EFFECTS, CONSEQUENCES AND STRATEGIES INTERVENTIONS

ABDULLAHI Ibrahim Musa^*, ISHAYA Shunom Leo, HABIB Mustapha

Art and design studios play a vital role in higher education by supporting creativity, technical skills, and professional growth. However, in many tertiary institutions across Northern Nigeria, these studios are often poorly managed, leading to declining conditions and negatively impacting the overall learning experience. This research investigates the reasons behind the ineffective management of ...

Aug, 2025 pp. 79-86