Zwane, PECloud, RM2009-01-232009-01-232006-06Zwane, PE and Cloud, RM. 2006. Development of fabric using chemically-treated sisal fibres. AUTEX Research Journal, Vol. 6(2), pp 102-107http://www.autexrj.org/No2-2006/0169.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10204/2893Copyright: 2006 AUTEX Research JournalThe aim of this study was to explore the spinnability of sisal fibres treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and the potential utility of spun yarns in producing a woven fabric for different end uses. Exploratory and experimental approaches were utilised in gathering data for this project. Yarns were spun using a spinning wheel, and subsequently a portable weaving loom was used for weaving the fabric. Fabric softeners were applied on the woven fabric, and later fabrics were evaluated for hand and potential end uses. Major findings revealed that sisal fibres treated with NaOH were successfully spun into yarns using a traditional spinning wheel with the aid of a binding agent. Yarns spun from treated fibres were finer, weaker and highly absorbent. Flexural rigidity was the only significant fabric property that was decreased for fabric made from treated fibres compared to the control fabric. The application of fabric softeners had no significant effect on fabric hand. Subsequently, potential end uses of woven fabric were identified, which included apparel and accessoriesenSisal yarnsSisal fabricsSoftened fabricsTextile product developmentArticleZwane, P., & Cloud, R. (2006). Development of fabric using chemically-treated sisal fibres. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2893Zwane, PE, and RM Cloud "Development of fabric using chemically-treated sisal fibres." (2006) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2893Zwane P, Cloud R. Development of fabric using chemically-treated sisal fibres. 2006; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2893.TY - Article AU - Zwane, PE AU - Cloud, RM AB - The aim of this study was to explore the spinnability of sisal fibres treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and the potential utility of spun yarns in producing a woven fabric for different end uses. Exploratory and experimental approaches were utilised in gathering data for this project. Yarns were spun using a spinning wheel, and subsequently a portable weaving loom was used for weaving the fabric. Fabric softeners were applied on the woven fabric, and later fabrics were evaluated for hand and potential end uses. Major findings revealed that sisal fibres treated with NaOH were successfully spun into yarns using a traditional spinning wheel with the aid of a binding agent. Yarns spun from treated fibres were finer, weaker and highly absorbent. Flexural rigidity was the only significant fabric property that was decreased for fabric made from treated fibres compared to the control fabric. The application of fabric softeners had no significant effect on fabric hand. Subsequently, potential end uses of woven fabric were identified, which included apparel and accessories DA - 2006-06 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Sisal yarns KW - Sisal fabrics KW - Softened fabrics KW - Textile product development LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2006 T1 - Development of fabric using chemically-treated sisal fibres TI - Development of fabric using chemically-treated sisal fibres UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/2893 ER -