The Textile Think Tank

3D biomedical textile engineering technology by Secant Medical

Dr. Tanveer Hussain February 18, 2016

Secant Medical, the leading manufacturer of biomedical textiles and advanced biomaterials, has developed a new 3D textile engineering technology by integrating traditional textile engineering with…

Sustainable Machine-Washable Wool

Dr. Tanveer Hussain February 17, 2016

For some years, the standard, most cost-effective treatment for producing machine-washable wool has involved the use of chlorine and Hercosett, a thin polymer resin, to…

Design tips for producers of summer sportswear

Dr. Tanveer Hussain February 16, 2016

Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute have come up with some design tips on how to make sportswear that provides the best possible protection from harmful…

Lycra Beauty III

Dr. Tanveer Hussain February 15, 2016

Shapewear is evolving rapidly away from the constricting uncomfortable elasticated garments that previously dominated the branded market. Invista’s research showed that 95% of women stated…

Pakistan Textile and Clothing Exports in 2014

Dr. Tanveer Hussain May 2, 2015

Just a marginal increase of 0.7% was witnessed in Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports in 2014. Total value of the entire textile and clothing exports…

Important Properties of Tencel Fibers

Dr. Tanveer Hussain October 28, 2014

Tencel is a cellulosic fiber regenerated from eucalyptus wood. Tencel fibers have been claimed to be more absorbent than cotton, softer than silk and cooler…

Important Properties of Viscose Rayon Fibers

Dr. Tanveer Hussain October 27, 2014

Viscose rayon fibers may be in continuous filament form or cut into short staple fibers of 35-40 mm length. Viscose fibers may be available in…

Important Properties of Flax Fibers

Dr. Tanveer Hussain October 26, 2014

The fabric made from flax fibers is known as linen. Flax fibers are longer than cotton; their fiber length may range from 30-50 cm. However,…

Important Properties of Cotton Fibers

Dr. Tanveer Hussain October 24, 2014

Length of low grade short-staple cotton is less than 20 mm Length of medium grade, medium-staple cotton ranges from 20-30 mm Length of high grade,…

Organic Cotton Market Report

Dr. Tanveer Hussain August 9, 2014

According to the latest organic cotton market report published by the Textile Exchange, India is the world leader in the production of organic cotton, followed…