SAWTRI Bulletin 1982 Vol 16 issue 4

Abstract

A major building extension programme and the installation of new equipment were completed during the year. The extensions to the buildings have ·provided the Institute with much needed additional floor space for some of the existing departments and facilitated a more rational installation of processing machines in others. A new woollen processing department and larger steam generating and air-conditioning plant have also been added to the existing complex. This obviously caused some disruption but research has not been impeded unduly. This issue also contains articles on the following: 1.The dimensional properties of greige cotton interlock fabrics stabilized in different ways. 2. A preliminary survey of the dark fibre contamination in some South African fleece wools and belly wools. 3. The simultaneous dyeing, shrinkresist and flame retardant treatment of wool fabrics using reactive dyes and THPOH. 4. Some properties of karakul yarns spun on a Dref II machine.