A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FABRICS USED FOR THE GHANAIAN BASIC SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Journal Title: International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology (IJTFT) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 5
Abstract
This study compared three brands of fabrics used for the production of Ghanaian public basic school uniforms based on selected performance characteristics to determine their suitability for the end-use in terms of the properties assessed. The parameters evaluated with the use of experimental procedures included yarn count, weight, colourfastness and shrinkage. The data collected were analysed with the use of the Predictive Analytical Software for windows version 22. Means and standard deviations of the fabric performance characteristics evaluated were calculated. Analysis of Variance at 0.05 alpha level and Pearson Product Moment correlation were also employed. The findings showed significant differences among the investigated fabrics performance characteristics. All the fabrics met the standard specifications for uniform fabrics indicated in the Ghana Standards Authority’s specification for uniform fabrics (GS 970, 2009) for the parameters colourfastness, weight and dimensional stability. However, just as these three parameters cannot be used to judge the overall suitability of the fabrics for the end-use. It is therefore recommended that further investigations are carried out on the fabrics to evaluate the other characteristics such as strength and absorbency which could help to establish the better suitability of the investigated fabrics for the end-use (uniforms).
Authors and Affiliations
PATIENCE ASIEDUAH DANQUAH .
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP430547
- DOI 10.24247/ijtftoct20183
- Views 108
- Downloads 0
Review Studies on Application of Nanotechnology in Textiles
The nanotechnology is used for multiple purposes in textile industry. Nanotechnology is applied on textiles to improve properties, such as water repellency, wrinkle resistance, uv-protection and anti-bacterial and anti-s...
METHODOLOGY FOR THE SELECTION OF CHEMICAL TEXTILE PRODUCTS
The development of new processes in the textile industry entails designing methodologies to select adequate supplies that fit these new processes requirements. This paper presents a methodology used to select a textile b...
Study of Tensile Properties of Certain South Indian Wool and Wool Polyester Blended Yarns
There are more than 42 Sheep breeds in India. These breeds have generally been named after their place of origin, or on the basis of prominent characteristics. In this research paper, some south Indian Bellary breed shee...
Investigation On Effect Of Shade Percentage On Color Fastness Of Viscose Fabric Dyed With Reactive Dyes (Turquoise Color)
Textile is a wide sector in the world now-a-days. It divided into different sections and has developed different properties. Textile fabric contains some essential properties. Color fastness is a vital property among the...
ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY ANTIBACTERIAL AND UV PROTECTIVE FINISH ON COTTON USING SYZYGIUM CUMINI (L.) LEAVES EXTRACT
The present study was conducted to develop antibacterial and UV protective cotton fabric by using plant extract. Syzygium cumini (L.) leaves extract was extracted through soxhlet method and was applied on cotton fabric b...