Research & Development

Ongoing research projects (2009-10)

1. Development of bifurcated vascular grafts.
2. Development of speciality 3D compression bandages for lympthedema.
3. Cut resistant technical fabrics using spectra filament yarns.
4. Breathability of woven surgical gowns treated with nano finishes (antimicrobial and blood repellent finishes).
5. Development of spun silk garments made of hollow yarns.
6. Development of Hernia Mesh
7. Development of functional spacer fabrics for medical inlays in orthopedic shoes.
8. Development of new effluent treatment technology towards zero sludge.
9. Manufacture of different jute and jute blended yarns and fabrics (furnishing & upholstery) for home textiles/secondary apparels and other jute diversified products.
10. Application of functional chemical finishes for improving the functional properties of jute based technical textiles.

Completed research projects and studies (2008-2009)

1. Interaction of properties of individual cotton fibres in a blend.
2. Evaluation of performance of knitted fabrics during garment manufacturing using Artificial Neural Network.
3. Optimum twist in roving based on fibre properties and roving hank.
4. Optimisation of roller settings in sliver lap, ribbon lap and comber draw box.
5. Studies on gassing of combed cotton yarns and mercerising of fabrics made out of combed cotton yarns.
6. Twist for maximum strength and yarn contraction due to twist in compact yarns.
7. Studies on barrier properties of surgical apparels used in hospitals.
8. Design and development of a weavability tester.
9. Design and development of an instrument to assess the bacterial filtration efficiency.
10. Study for setting up of standards and norms for designated consumers in textile industry.
11. Costs, operational performance and yarn quality: Inter-mill study of key factors.
12. Managing power shortage in spinning mills.
13. 32nd productivity survey in spinning mills.
14. Design and development of a micro controller based energy saving and information system for air compressors used in textile mills.