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Article: Nanofiber production from rose water and mate plant extract solutions using environmentally friendly electrospinning
Authors: ÇAĞLAR SİVRİ, AMINODDIN HAJI
Pages: 595–601
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202294B
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
In this study, it was aimed to produce nanofibers from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer using natural solvents such as
rose water, rose extract and mate plant extract by the environmentally friendly electrospinning or green electrospinning
technique in other words and it was also aimed to investigate the morphological properties of produced nanofibers. For
this purpose, nanofibers having 7 different morphologies were produced from 4% PVA aqueous solutions. The
morphologies of the produced nanofibers were analysed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As a result of these
analyses, it was observed that uniform nanofiber morphology was formed in nanofiber productions made with distilled
water, while in the others, dense bead structure was formed at low voltages and nanofiber morphology with reduced
bead amount at high voltages was observed. In all electrospinning experiments, it was observed that the nanofibers
were randomly collected on the collector plate. It was observed that the nanofibers obtained from the solutions prepared
from solvents other than distilled water, especially the one from the mate plant extract, had a low bead structure and a
smooth morphology. These results showed that environmentally friendly nanofibers can be produced from natural
solvents by electrospinning technique and their morphological properties can be improved via modification in process
conditions. It is thought that the nanofibers produced within the scope of the study are candidate materials especially
for health, hygiene and food applications since they are produced in pure properties without using any other additives.
Keywords: green electrospinning, nanofibers, rose water, mate, PVA
Citation: Sivri, Ç., Haji, A., Nanofiber production from rose water and mate plant extract solutions using environmentally friendly electrospinning, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 595–601, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202294B
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Article: A study of the functionality of conventional pigmented inks in furnishing electrical conductivity to textiles
Authors: MUHAMMAD ALI, MUHAMMAD OWAIS RAZA SIDDIQUI, MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, LONG LIN
Pages 602-606
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202159
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Electronic textiles technologies are finding widespread use in numerous sectors of our daily lives. One of the main
enabling technologies for e-textiles is the additive deposition of functional material. The functional coatings that are used
for such applications are based on a variety of materials such as conductive polymers, carbon-based materials, metals
etc. There are several limitations associated generally with the commercially available conductive inks for non-textile
substrates. The major limitations include (but are not limited to) high cost, inferior performance in terms of washing and
creasing and difficulty in application, etc. In this study, we have evaluated two commercially available conductive inks
and compared their washing and creasing performance with a conventional pigment printing system.
Keywords: conductive textiles, carbon black, surface resistivity, pigment printing, e-textiles
Citation: Ali, M., Siddiqui, M.O.R., Zubair, M., Lin, L., A study of the functionality of conventional pigmented inks in furnishing electrical conductivity to textiles, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 602-606, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202159
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Article: Textile artefacts conservation using nanomaterials – Review
Authors: MIHAELA-CRISTINA LITE, RODICA ROXANA CONSTANTINESCU, ELENA-CORNELIA TĂNĂSESCU, OVIDIU GEORGE IORDACHE, NICOLETA BADEA
Pages 607–613
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202263
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Continuous research is necessary for the field of cultural heritage conservation to maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding
new treatments and methods for preserving artefacts. Cultural heritage conservation is not only necessary for preserving
the memory of our predecessors but is also meaningful for future generations. History museums around the world contain
impressive collections of heritage textiles in various stages of degradation. The main method of preservation is maintaining
the objects a microclimate to limit degradation by adjusting the temperature, humidity, and brightness of the rooms in
which they are exposed or stored. Biodegradation is influenced by the presence of microorganisms, the availability of
oxygen, temperature, humidity, light, and chemical factors (pH, electrolytes, etc.). This paper aims to provide scientific
information on how heritage textiles have been studied and characterized, as well as the methods of preservation reported
in the literature. Particular attention is being paid to nanomaterials, as they have been intensively studied for various
applications and demonstrated to exhibit antimicrobial effects, which can be utilized to treat heritage objects and slow down
degradation processes.
Keywords: historical textiles, conservation, nanomaterials, microbial degradation, characterization
Citation: Lite, M.-C., Constantinescu, R.R., Tănăsescu, E.-C., Iordache, O.G., Badea, N., Textile artefacts conservation using nanomaterials – Review, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 607–613, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202263
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Article: Analysing sustainability based relationship between debt and growth in South-Asian economies and their impact on textile industry: a case for developing economies
Authors: DURDANA QAISER GILLANI, MUHAMMAD ZAHID NAEEM, CRISTI SPULBAR, ABDULLAH EJAZ, RAMONA BIRAU, LUCIAN CLAUDIU ANGHEL, PETRE VALERIU NINULESCU, ANDREI CRISTIAN SPULBAR
Pages 614–620
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202187
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
This research aims to quantify the linear and non-linear relationship between debt and economic growth in selected
developing economies. Based on theoretical arguments and annual data considerations in modelling the debt and
growth as a complex relationship across countries, our panel methodology is based on the fixed effect technique. Our
core finding indicates that government debt lowers the GDP in selected developing economies. We also find that the
urban population is a key factor that improves economic growth. Moreover, government expenditures on health and
industrialization are helpful to enhance the growth of the economies. Our study also suggests increased exports,
industrial development, and investment in education for growth. We also propose certain supporting strategies to reduce
the adverse effects of debt-growth relation in the considered economies. Given developing economies’ status, the
prerequisite for broad, dynamic and rule-based debt policy is of paramount importance, ensuring the factual choices
among numerous possibilities, addressing financial constraints and ensuring intergenerational welfare impact.
Keywords: debt, industrialization, economic growth, developing economies
Citation: Gillani, D.Q., Naeem, M.Z., Spulbar, C., Ejaz, A., Birau, R., Anghel, L.C., Ninulescu, P.V., Spulbar, A.C., Analysing sustainability based relationship between debt and growth in South-Asian economies and their impact on textile industry: a case for developing economies, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 614–620, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202187
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Article: Effects of impactors’ shape on three-dimensional woven fabric composites at low-velocity impacts
Authors: ZULKIFLI MUHAMAD, CHIK AIMAN, ZAHID BILAL, YAHYA MOHAMAD
Pages 621–626
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202193
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
This study investigated the fabric resistance of three-dimensional (3D) woven fibreglass composites generated by
impactors of three shapes, i.e., hemispherical, conical, and ogival, on four types of composite structures. Composites
were fabricated using the hand lay-up technique. Crimp and mechanical impact resistance tests were carried out in
accordance with ASTM D2444 standards and ASTM D3883-04, respectively. The four-floating interlocked (4FLL) yielded
the strongest fabric damage tolerance for all the three types of impactors’ shapes with 6.3 kN for the hemispherical
shape, 4 kN for the conically shaped, and 3.8 kN for the ogival shape. Additionally, the 4FLL generated a fabric crimp
of 3.5% and 2.8% on both fabric directions. The post-impact damage showed that the ogival shape impactor penetrated
samples of woven composites better than the conical and hemispherical shapes.
Keywords: woven, composites, impact, impactors’ shape, fibreglass
Citation: Zulkifli, M., Chik, A., Zahid, B., Yahya, M., Effects of impactors’ shape on three-dimensional woven fabric composites at low-velocity impacts, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 621–626, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202193
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Article: Development and characterization of socks with improved anti-odour, thermo-regulating and handle properties
Authors: JAMSHAID HAFSA, NADEEM MUHAMMAD, ABDUL WAQAR RAJPUT, DAD ALLAH, HUSSAIN UZAIR
Pages 627-634
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.20221
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Due to awareness of the potential threats of spreading diseases, the demand for antimicrobial fabrics in the world market
has grown significantly and, is, expected to increase the share of medical textiles in the future world market. The
purpose of this study is to develop antibacterial socks with the application of silver particles and to study thermo-physiological properties as well as the evaluation of tactile sensory perceptions of treated socks against untreated socks.
Socks, which are a necessary item of clothing, need to be comfortable and affordable. The materials used for this study
are cotton and polyester fibre with three different cross-sectional shapes i.e., common Polyester (round shape),
Coolmax (Channeled polyester) and Thermolite (Hollow polyester). Blend ratios with percentages of 80/20
Cotton/Polyester, 80/20 Cotton/Coolmax and 80/20 Cotton/Thermolite were used as main yarns in plain crew socks
while elastane yarn is used in the same percentage in all developed socks. A comparison between the samples treated
with silver particles and the corresponding control samples concerning the selected properties was done. The presence
of particles on the treated fibre was confirmed through an SEM study. Testing of untreated and treated fabrics for
antibacterial study and odour test was carried out and found significant. The thermo-physiological properties such as air
permeability, relative water vapour permeability % and thermal resistance were also studied and found better results as
compared to untreated samples. Later tactile sensorial comfort i.e., fabric hand value was compared which is improved
for treated samples which makes the wearer comfortable hand feeling. These data present a great interest to socks
manufacturers who can make better choices to manufacture, cost-effective anti-odour socks.
Keywords: socks, antibacterial, cotton, thermo-physiological comfort, polyester (PET)
Citation: Hafsa, J., Muhammad, N., Rajput, A.W., Allah, D., Uzair, H., Development and characterization of socks with improved anti-odour, thermo-regulating and handle properties, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 627-634, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.20221
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Article: Archaeological and digital restoration of straight-front robe of Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tomb based on 3D reverse engineering and man-machine interactive technologies
Authors: HANHAN WU, KAIXUAN LIU, YANBO JI, CHUN ZHU, ZHAO LÜ
Pages 635–644
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202192
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Based on 3D reverse engineering and man-machine interactive technologies, this paper completed the pattern
development of a straight-front robe of the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tomb and restored the straight-front robe by virtual
simulation technology. Firstly, the garment contour was extracted from the straight-front robe image of the Mawangdui Han
Dynasty tomb, and then the garment model was established in the 3D virtual environment. According to the style
characteristics of the straight-front robe, the structural curves were drawn on the adjusted 3D robe surface, and the
different curved surfaces formed by these curves were expanded to obtain 2D garment patterns. Finally, the unfolded
patterns were stitched on the virtual human body to realize the digital restoration of the straight-front robe of the Mawangdui
Han Dynasty tomb.
Compared with the current methods of garment restoration, the method proposed in this paper not only reduces the
technical requirements of pattern-making for archaeologists but also for unearthed cultural relic garments, the final pattern
can be obtained without consulting a lot of data and repetitive modification of pattern, to improve efficiency and save
manpower. Our proposed technology provides a new practical method for costume archaeology and restoration.
Keywords: reverse engineering, Han dynasty, straight-front robe, Mawangdui Tomb, virtual simulation, pattern-making, human-computer interaction
Citation: Wu, H., Liu, K., Ji, Y., Zhu, C., Lü, Z., Archaeological and digital restoration of straight-front robe of Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tomb based on 3D reverse engineering and man-machine interactive technologies, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 635–644, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202192
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Article: Rationalisation methods for managing the production processes of textile products from the regulated field
Authors: IONUT DULGHERIU, MANUELA AVADANEI, SAVIN-DORIN IONESI, IRINA IONESCU, EMIL-CONSTANTIN LOGHIN
Pages 645–653
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.2021108
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
One of the essential features of the unified European market is the free movement of many industrial products, thanks
to the harmonisation of the laws of the European Union countries. The rigour of safety regulations has led to a constant
increase in the supply and volume of personal protective equipment. The EU legislation defines “essential requirements”
for personal protective equipment but does not do the same for technical specifications. From this point of view, products
can be divided into non-regulated and regulated products. Protective products and toys are manufactured in the
regulated sector in the textile sector and require formal certification under European Community directives. Products
intended for military use (in the regulated area) are subject to special, sometimes top-secret rules. Fashionable clothing
belongs to the non-regulated area and does not require formal certification. The protective equipment must ensure
compliance with EU regulations, such as absolute individual protection against specific risks; durable protective
functions; psychological comfort while wearing it; ease of maintenance.
The production of textile garments in the regulated sector requires flawless execution with the help of qualified
personnel, who have created the physical conditions for the optimal execution of the operations to achieve a constant
level of quality. A factor that determines the constant quality level is efficient production management. Production
management in the textile industry refers to structuring processes, setting time rules and ensuring efficient working
conditions for the people performing the work (rational design of the workplace makes it possible to achieve greater
efficiency and meet occupational safety requirements). Once the requirements are clearly defined from the customer’s
point of view, their translation into technical measures is a task for the manufacturing company. With this in mind, the
main objective of this paper is to provide an example of streamlining the management of production to facilitate the
manufacturing process of a product in a regulated sector that is compliant with European regulations. The case study
has been carried out for the manufacturing process of a pistol bag.
Keywords: personal protective equipment, production management, execution time, Methods time Measurement, garment industry
Citation: Dulgheriu, I., Avadanei, M., Ionesi, S.-D., Ionescu, I., Loghin, E.-C., Rationalisation methods for managing the production processes of textile products from the regulated field, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 645–653, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.2021108
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Article: The impact of hazards control practices on injuries and accidents in textile industry
Authors: MUHAMMAD AWAIS-E-YAZDAN, CRISTI SPULBAR, RAMONA BIRAU, LORENA DUDUIALA POPESCU
Pages 654–664
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202255
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Workplace injuries and accidents have an adverse effect on the lives of textile workers. The research study investigates
the moderating effect of ethical climate on the relationship between safety management practices and safety behaviour.
A simple random sampling technique was employed to collect data from 12 textile companies. A total of 384 textile
workers participated in this study. Results revealed that management commitment, safety training, workers involvement,
safety communication & feedback and safety promotion policies have a significant and positive influence on safety
behaviour. While safety rules and procedure are failed to predict safety behaviour. Moreover, ethical climate positively
moderate the relationship among management commitment, safety training, workers’ involvement, safety
communication & feedback and safety behaviour. Whereas, the ethical climate failed to moderate safety rules and
procedure, safety promotion policies and safety behaviour. It is recommended that Textile companies must provide an
ethical work climate in which the best SMP may help to reduce workplace injuries and accidents.
Keywords: safety behaviour, ethical climate, Safety Management Practices (SMP), textile companies
Citation: Awais-E-Yazdan, M., Spulbar, C., Birau, R., Duduiala Popescu, L., The impact of hazards control practices on injuries and accidents in textile industry, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 654–664, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202255
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Article: Mechanical suture–modern alternatives for suturing
Authors: ALEXANDRU-FLORIN SĂVULESCU, CRISTIAN CIRLAN, FLORIN-CRISTIAN BLĂJUȚ, MĂDĂLINA-IONELA IORDACHE-PETRESCU, MIHAI IORDACHE, ALEXANDRA-BIANCA PETRESCU, RADU BOTEANU, LUCIAN POPA, DENISA SURDU
Pages 665-670
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202289
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
The increase in the incidence of gastric and colorectal cancer in developed or developing countries led to the need to
improve oncological surgery. Oncological surgery of the digestive tract translates in most cases into resection and anastomosis. Using a mechanical suturing device is no longer considered something revolutionary. However, the technology behind new instruments that helps surgeons perform operations changed over time.
The main purpose of perfecting these devices is to execute a safer suture or anastomosis and shorten the intraoperative time. In this study, we made a short review of the principles behind intestinal and skin staplers, and the advantages
and disadvantages of these tools as an alternative to manual suturing using textile materials. We also described the use
of cyanoacrylate as an adhesive and sealant.
Keywords: mechanical staplers, cyanoacrylate, intestinal anastomoses, skin staplers, technology, intracorporeal suturing device
Citation: Săvulescu, A.-F., Cîrlan, C., Blăjuț, F.-C., Iordache-Petrescu, M.-I., Iordache, M., Petrescu, A.-B., Boteanu, R., Popa, L., Surdu, D., Mechanical suture–modern alternatives for suturing, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 665-670, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202289
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Article: Research on user donation and information sharing in textile crowdfunding
Authors: XUEKE PEI, ZHENGWEI HUANG, YANNI YANG, OTHMAN BESTOON
Pages 671–679
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202195
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Exploring the mechanism of user donation and information sharing behaviour in textile crowdfunding under the social
network environment provides the theoretical basis for researching the behaviour of users and suggestions for the
operation and management of textile crowdfunding platform. Based on the grounded theory, it appeared that there were
only a few studies examining the empirical relation between the two constructs, particularly in textile crowdfunding. The
study investigated 35 users with semi-structured interviews. Nvivo11 qualitative analysis software was used to encode
and analyse the interview data. The attribution theory was used to construct the model of influencing factors of textile
crowdfunding user donation and information-sharing behaviour and the theoretical saturation test of the coded result.
This study divided the influencing factors of textile crowdfunding user donation and information-sharing behaviour into
trait attribution and situation attribution and extracted eight main categories that affect user participation behaviour.
Emotional factors, interpersonal relationships, and perceived risks are the key factors affecting participants' donation
and information sharing. In addition, the study found that compared with the behaviour of donating for textile
crowdfunding projects, the willingness of user information sharing behaviour was low.
Keywords: textile crowdfunding, grounded theory, donation behaviour, information sharing behaviour
Citation: Xueke, P., Zhengwei, H., Yanni, Y., Othman, B., Research on user donation and information sharing in textile crowdfunding, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 671–679, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202195
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Article: Hybrid composites based on textile hard waste: use as sunshades
Authors: SHERAZ HUSSAIN SIDDIQUE, MUHAMMAD OWAIS RAZA SIDDIQUI, MUHAMMAD ALI, DANMEI SUN
Pages 680–686
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202158
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Hybrid composites have gained exceptional interest from researchers and industry sectors in the last couple of decades
with an aim to improve existing and/or develop new composites to cater for a wide variety of applications. In this
research, hybrid composites utilizing glass fibre combined with textile hard waste were fabricated. A control sample and
7 hybrid composite samples including glass-polyester hard waste, glass-mercerized cotton hard waste and glass-cotton
hard waste were developed as part of this study. Density, tensile strength and thermal conductivity of all developed
samples and that of a commercial composite (purchased from the market) were measured. The results revealed that
the control sample developed at the lab scale showed similar or higher values of density, tensile properties and thermal
conductivity. Hybrid composites based on unmercerized and mercerized cotton showed very low tensile properties and
similar conductivity, so they are not suitable for sunshade application. On the other hand, a composite made from
polyester provided with highest tensile properties amongst all the hybrid composites but was still quite lower than a
commercial sample. Polyester hybrid composite has enhanced thermal insulation properties suggesting that it has the
potential to replace the existing composite, but a compromise needs to be made between the physical and thermal
properties of the sunshade.
Keywords: hybrid composites, textile reinforcement, thermal conductivity, tensile strength, tensile modulus
Citation: Siddique, S.H., Siddiqui, M.O.R., Ali, M., Sun, D., Hybrid composites based on textile hard waste: use as sunshades, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 680–686, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202158
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Article: Design & implementation of the production line in garment industry
Authors: D. VASANTH KUMAR, G. MADHAN MOHAN, K. M. MOHANASUNDARAM
Pages 687–692
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.1745
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
The traditional strategy in garment businesses is confronting a considerable measure of issues, for example, longer
Production lead time, high work, supply sought after, high texture waste, longer production time and ailing in the
utilization of assets. ABC clothing company is experiencing the previously mentioned issues. Enhancing efficiency
through quantitative research strategies and distinctive lean assembling devices, for example, the institutionalization of
the work process, line adjusting, and 5S were utilized to distinguish the issues and to address the arrangements. By
understanding the real issue, the use of these lean assembling devices and their advantages were inspected. Earlier it
was around 210 items for each day once in the day of actualizing the lean tools it was around 280 every day. The
efficiency has increased by 25%. In like manner, the adjusting balancing loss was decreased by 35%. The implication
of this investigation can give the entire practical answer to the usage of lean tools, minimization of waste and viable use
of the asset in a piece of the garment industry for enhancing efficiency.
Keywords: productivity, lean manufacturing, line balancing, 5S, efficiency
Citation: Kumar, D.V., Mohan, G.M., Mohanasundaram, K.M., Design & implementation of the production line in garment industry, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 687–692, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.1745
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Article: Online purchase of textile products during Covid-19 crisis and the role of brand recognition – an empirical study
Authors: DHEENADHAYALAN ARUMUGAM, ADALARASU BALRAJ
Pages 693–703
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.202146
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Textiles and clothing have been considered major industries ever since Indian civilization was born. The demand for
clothing and textile products had always been high among Indian consumers. Covid-19 and the lockdown restrictions
imposed on account of it have forced them towards making a purchase of textile products online rather than the
conventional physical stores. The relationship between online brand recognition in the textile sector and the purchase
intention of textile products by consumers through online mode has been empirically estimated in this research. Online
brand recognition has been measured using five constructs. The demographic factors of consumers namely age, gender
and educational qualifications have been taken as moderators and the influence of these factors on the purchase
intention has also been examined. Data collected from 457 respondents were collected through a closed-end
questionnaire designed with standard instruments. The outcomes showed that online brand recognition created an
impact on the online purchase decision of consumers post Covid-19. It also has identified that the female consumers in
India between the age groups 40-59 years form a majority when compared with the male consumers when purchasing
textile products online.
Keywords: textile products, online brand recognition, online purchase post Covid-19, Indian consumers, demographic factors
Citation: Dheenadhayalan, A., Adalarasu, B., Online purchase of textile products during Covid-19 crisis and the role of brand recognition – an empirical study, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 693–703, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.202146
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Article: Therapeutic strategies for nerve injuries: current findings and future perspectives. Are textile technologies a potential solution?
Authors: CRISTIAN VLADIMIR VANCEA, ANDREEA GROSU-BULARDA, ANDREI CRETU, FLORIN-VLAD HODEA, KHALID AL-FALAH, ALEXANDRU STOIAN, ALEXANDRU LAURENTIU CHIOTOROIU, CARMEN MIHAI, CRISTIAN SORIN HARIGA, IOAN LASCĂR, RĂZVAN NICOLAE TEODOREANU
Pages 704–712
DOI: 10.35530/IT.073.06.2021115
Published online: December 2022
Abstract
Peripheral nerve lesions represent debilitating conditions that determine sensitive, motor and associated psychosocial
losses, deeply and severely affecting the quality of life. Despite adequate microsurgical repair, functional results are
variable and often dissatisfying.
This study aimed to analyse and discuss peripheral nerve lesion cases from our clinic, involving the upper limb, an
anatomical segment with impactful functional importance. We followed the distribution of nerve lesions throughout a
three-year period, describing the patients’ characteristics and the therapeutic protocols. Furthermore, we reviewed the
relevant literature to identify potential therapeutic strategies that may help optimize functional results.
In the presented clinical study, most of the patients benefited from direct microsurgical repair of the nerve injury.
However, we had a series of cases of nerve defects that could not be approached with primary repair. When a nerve
cannot be repaired by direct neurorrhaphy, there are different options for bridging the nerve gap, each with its indications
and advantages. Autografts still represent the gold standard in treating nerve gaps, but other procedures, such as
vascularized nerve grafting, nerve conduits, allografts and nerve transfers, can be successfully used in some cases.
The current focus in the field is the development of nerve conduits. Textile technologies represent a promising field in
creating nerve conduits, given the ease of the manufacturing process, the affordable production cost and good
mechanical properties.
Keywords: peripheral nerve injury, nerve gap, graft, nerve conduits, textile technologies
Citation: Vancea, C.V., Grosu-Bularda, A., Cretu, A., Hodea, F.-V., Al-Falah, K., Stoian, A., Chiotoroiu, A.L., Mihai, C., Hariga, C.S., Lascăr, I., Teodoreanu, R.N., Therapeutic strategies for nerve injuries: current findings and future perspectives. Are textile technologies a potential solution?, In: Industria Textila, 2022, 73, 6, 704–712, http://doi.org/10.35530/IT.073.06.2021115
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