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The term µsmart textiles¶ is derived from µintelligent¶ or µsmart materials¶. The concept
µSmart Material¶ was for the first time defined in Japan in 1989. The first textile material that, in
retroaction, was labeled as a µsmart textile¶ was silk thread having a shape memory. Smart
textiles, that is able to sense stimuli from the environment, to react to them and adapt to them by
integration of functionalities in the textile structure. The stimulus as well as the response can
have an electrical, thermal, chemical, magnetic or other origin. Smart textile products meet all
criteria of high-added value technology allowing a transformation to a competitive high-tech
industry. Nanotechnology is increasingly being used in the field of textiles, to produce fabrics
with superior properties as well as textiles and apparel that are smart & intelligent. Hence with
this fact, smart nano textiles will be incorporated on ladies clothing or baby clothing.

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Natural fibres can be defined as bio-based fibres or fibres from vegetable and animal
origin. Based on their origin, natural fibres can also be classified as cellulosic (from plants) and
protein (from animals). Natural plant fibres like Banana fibre, Aloe vera fibre, Pine apple leaf
fibre and Bamboo fibre are selected. Their properties will be studied and suitable fibre will be
selected for the study. The selected fibre will spun suitably. [*#+ is a textile craft in which
two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced to form a fabric or cloth. The threads which
run lengthways are called the warp and the threads which run across from side to side are
the weft or filling. -##+ is the process of production of fabric by employing a continuous
yarn or set of yarns to form a series of interlocking loops. From this, the suitable method will be
selected.
To enhance the fabric, Micro encapsulation of nano particles may be defined as the process
of surrounding or enveloping one substance within another substance on a very small scale,
yielding capsules ranging from less than one nanometer to hundred nanometers in size. All three
states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) may be microencapsulated. Nano finish will be given
to the fabrics and its properties will be analyzed. Based upon the results, suitable female or
children hygiene products will be developed and tested.




  
 

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Fibre length, Fibre Strength, Fibre Fineness, Fibre Maturity, Moisture content, Neps,
Trash Content
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Yarn twist, Linear density, Yarn strength, Yarn elongation, Yarn evenness, Yarn
hairiness
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Fabric width, Fabric Thickness, Ends/Picks or Course/Wales, Fabric Elongation, Tear
Strength, Bursting Strength, Abrasion Resistance, Pilling Resistance, Drape of the fabric,
Air Permeability, Crease Recovery, etc.,
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v| Evaluation methods for shape memory fabrics - Wrinkle recovery, smoothness
appearance, and crease retention
v| Thermal regulation property of phase change materials
v| Self-cleaning testing - Test for static bactericidal activities, Test for decomposition
activities of colorant stains, Test for degradation activities of colored stains and Test for
tearing strength
v| Electronic responsive testing - Transmission line configuration, Impedance measurement,
Frequency characterization and Digital signal transmission

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