Issue 6 / 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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