Volume 6, Issue 1 (August)

Articles in this Issue

13 articles
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Research Article

Causes, Frequency and Duration of Stoppages in Weaving Fabrics

Iliya, E.B.*, Ibrahim, A. A.

The causes, frequency and duration of each type of stoppage during weaving was studied for each loom in a typical medium-scale Textile manufacturing outfit. All operations performed and their duration during repair before the loom was restarted was noted. For 20 weaving machines, a total of 3199 stoppages were recorded in 24hrs which took a whopping 24,244 minutes to rectify. This is the equivalen...

Aug, 2020 pp. 1-5
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Research Article

Electrical Energy Management in the Textile Industry

Iliya, E.B.*, Abdulraheem Giwa, Ibrahim H.D

The sources and pattern of supply of electrical energy in a typical medium-scale Textile manufacturing outfit was studied over three months. The frequency of power failure from municipal supply was 408, amounting to 929.64hrs power outage. Low voltage was recorded 98times totaling 156hrs. Much of these hours were covered by in-house supply. Comparison of rated and actual power consumption/annum sh...

Aug, 2020 pp. 6-8
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Research Article

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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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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Research Article

Nigerian Youths’ Development and Self-Reliance Through Textile Design

Alesagba Ebenezer Igbekele*, Muktari, S, Yusuf Onipe John, Olorunrayetan Titilayo Lizzy, Hassan A.

The Paper examines Textile Design in Nigeria as a panacea for youth and industrial development. The rising unemployment rate in Nigeria and its associated socio-economic vices have in recent times been one of the major problems both the federal and state governments are seeking their lasting solutions. The paper provides needed solutions by exploring skills acquisition in textile design which incl...

Aug, 2020 pp. 25-27
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Research Article

Eradicating Unemployment and Poverty through Textile Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria

Nwaopara Jane Nwamaka*

Nigeria is a great nation endowed with abundant natural resources and population. These resources however are under-utilized and as a result of this, it has really affected the lives of people negatively, rendering them poorer every day. The unfavourable economic situation has driven many people into the labour market and has made it difficult for them to be employed. This unemployment has affecte...

Aug, 2020 pp. 28-33
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Research Article

Effect of Composting on the Mechanical Properties of Bovine Fibres Filled Waste Low Density Polyethylene Composites

Muktari, S*, Baba, M.A, Kabir, R.O, Godwin E.

Injection moulding technique was used to prepare composites of waste low density polyethylene (WLDPE) filled with bovine fibres from the hair of Zebu breed of cattle. Composite samples of filler loadings 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 wt% were prepared. The samples were buried under the ground to investigate the effect of composting on the mechanical properties of the composites. Results obtained showed...

Aug, 2020 pp. 34-39
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Research Article

Improving the Properties of Kenaf Bast Fibre Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Composite via a new Surface Treatment Technique

Achukwu E. O.*, Owen M. M., Chika S. E., Oyilagu G. A.

The low mechanical properties of natural fibre composites have limited their use in engineering applications, paving ways for synthetic fibres that are ecologically non-sustainable. This study is targeted at finding suitable and acceptable industrial application of kenaf natural fibres in engineering solutions via a new treatment method. Kenaf bast fibre reinforced ABS composites were developed wi...

Aug, 2020 pp. 40-54
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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

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

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

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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