Asian Journal of Home Science

Jyoti Singla ¹, Saroj S. Jeet Singh ¹, Neelam M. Rose ¹, Krishna Khambra ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Sciences, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Colour fastness of fabric is very important aspect as end use of fabrics depends on this property. A study was conducted to investigate the colour fastness properties of tie-dyed cotton fabric using reactive dye. The tie-dyed samples were evaluated for colour fastness to washing, rubbing, light and perspiration using the methods prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards. The fabric was dyed with reactive dye in two dye concentrations i.e., 2 per cent and 4 per cent. In 2 per cent dye concentration, the washing fastness was excellent whereas in 4 per cent it was very good. Sunlight fastness was good in both 2 per cent and 4 per cent dye concentrations. Acidic perspiration fastness was good in both the dye concentrations and alkaline perspiration fastness was very good in 2 per cent dye concentration and it was fairly good in 4 per cent dye concentration. Dry rubbing fastness was excellent in both dye concentrations i.e. 2 and 4 per cent of reactive dye and wet rubbing fastness was very good with both the dye concentrations. The results concluded that colour fastness of the samples dyed with lower percentage gave better fastness than higher percentage indicating that more dye ions hinders the absorption of dye by the fabric.

Keywords

Reactive Dye, Colour Fastness, Dye Concentration

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Saroj Bala ¹, Parveen Punia ², Krishna Khambra ², Vivek Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to impart knowledge regarding on diversified carpet products of carpet materials to rural women weavers. For this purpose,50 rural weavers from four different villages in Hisar-1 block (Kaimri, Dabra, Nalwa and Balawas) were selected to impart training to create awareness regarding type of carpet products that can be made from carpet materials and need for improvement in existing designs. The knowledge related to use of carpet materials for making different diversified products by using different handmade techniques was imparted to these women by organizing five days training in each village. The information regarding training aspects was studied through interview schedule. Reasons for attending training and gain in knowledge of the trainees after training were studied. The finding revealed that 'to learn something new' was the most preferred reason for attending training as it got rank 1^st (3.00) followed by 'to develop confidence in making such products', ranked II (2.85), 'preparing diversified carpet products is the best way to utilize carpet materials and unused textiles' ranked III (2.72). The tvalues were found significant for all parameters of training which indicated that weavers gained sufficient knowledge. Parameters like carpet materials can be used to make diversified carpet products, making different creative carpet products, manufacturing techniques i.e. hand tufting, hand knotting, flat weaving, hand embroidery, combination of flat weaving and hand knotting and diversification of available carpet materials was found to be significant. All the type of embellishment materials that is lace, ribbon, colored thread and sequins work, piping were found significant at 5 per cent level of significance.

Keywords

Diversified Carpet Products, Handmade Techniques, Hand Tufting, Hand Knotting, Flat Weaving

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Anita Ruhil ¹, Nirmal Yadav ², Krishna Khambra ², Nisha Arya ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c.college of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.c. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

An attempt has been made through this study to know about the consumer preference for the creative innovative curtains in order to incorporating the latest information regarding innovative curtains by using computer technology. Twenty five innovative designed curtains were developed by incorporating various designing techniques /features using Corel Draw. Among the total of twenty five innovative designed curtains, the five designs were preferred by the experts. These designs were developed with the combinations of different designing techniques/features i.e. embroidery, patch work, shirring, Toran, cowl effect etc.

Keywords

Curtains, Consumer, Preferences

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Santosh Hooda ¹, Krishna Khambra ², Nirmal Yadav ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science , B.P.S. Women University, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Herbal antimicrobial finish has been imparted to the wool fabric using methanolic neem extract by exhaust method. Finish was applied in tw/13o concentrations (3g/l and 5g/l) on grey as well as enzymatically scoured wool fabric and compared. The antimicrobial activity of the finish was accessed by quantitatively by AATCC-100 test method in terms of bacterial reduction. Effectiveness of finish was also accessed after washing the samples, using standard ISO: 6330-1984E with pre-determined number of washing cycles. Fabric strength and bending length was assessed using standard test method. It was observed that neem has been found effective against bacterial growth on wool fabric even after 20 washing cycles. neem treated scoured wool fabric showed very good antimicrobial activity than neem treated grey wool fabric. Tensile strength of treated sample was found to be lower than that of the untreated one. Fabric became stiffer after neem application and stiffness increased with increase in treatment concentration.

Keywords

Antimicrobial, Neem, Wool, Enzymatic Scouring, Bacterial Reduction And Treatment

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Priyanka Madan ¹, Nirmal Yadav ², Krishna Khambra ², Nisha Arya ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, College of Home Science,C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present investigation was aimed to study the wardrobe planning among adolescent girls of Hisar and Gurgaon city. The study revealed that most of the girls preferred cotton clothes with mean score (2.70 and 2.80) from Hisar and Gurgaon, respectively. Purchasing of clothes is done mostly from fixed price shop and shopping malls with mean score of 2.18 and 2.12 from Hisar and Gurgaon, respectively. Majority of the respondents purchase clothes whenever there was a 'marriage in the family' and 'whenever required' with mean score of 2.68 and 2.77 from Hisar and Gurgaon, respectively. The important factors considered during clothing selection were colour combination with mean score 2.68 and 2.70 from Hisar and Gurgaon, respectively.

Keywords

Wardrobe, Clothing Selection, Adolescent Girl

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Neelam Saini ¹, Krishna Khambra ¹, Saroj Yadav ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Textile and Apparel Designing, I.C. College of Home Science, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN

Abstract

The study was conducted in Hisar city of Haryana state. Motifs of Phulkari embroidery were collected from Hisar and Patiala markets and categorized according to their categories i.e. geometrical, floral and animal. These were collected from secondary sources. Out of forty five motifs only fifteen were selected to develop stylized designs for Kurtis, each were converted into two designs. Then total thirty designs were developed with the help of Coral Draw. Five top ranked designs were selected. Then top five ranked placements of each selected designs was worked in Phulkari embroidery for making Kurtis. Finally five kurtis were developed. The opinion of experts was sought the most favourable about the cost of developed kurtis.

Keywords

Phulkari, Embroidery, Kurti, Traditional, Adaptation.

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