{"id":11003,"date":"2025-01-19T06:09:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T06:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=11003"},"modified":"2025-01-19T07:54:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T07:54:45","slug":"an-innovative-and-sustainable-approach-for-quantifying-cotton-and-ramie-fibre-blend-ratios","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/edu-mania\/edumania-vol-03-issue-01\/an-innovative-and-sustainable-approach-for-quantifying-cotton-and-ramie-fibre-blend-ratios\/","title":{"rendered":"An Innovative and Sustainable Approach for Quantifying Cotton and Ramie Fibre Blend Ratios"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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An Innovative and Sustainable Approach for Quantifying Cotton and Ramie Fibre Blend Ratios\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sr. Faculty, Fashion Design Department, Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cotton, a widely used cellulose fibre, is often blended with other fibres such as Ramie, Jute and Hemp to enhance textile performance. However, a reliable method for accurately determining the blend ratio of these fibres is lacking. This study addresses this gap by utilizing the moisture regain properties of these fibres to quantify blend ratios. Various blends in different ratio of Cotton and Ramie were created, and their composition was confirmed using FTIR spectral analysis and Xray-diffraction. The Moisture regain values of these blends were then measured under varying humidity and temperature conditions using standardized testing methods. A calibration curve was established to correlate blend percentages with their respective moisture regain values, enabling precise determination of unknown blend ratios. This research offers a dependable method for quantifying fibre blend ratios of Cotton and Ramie, contributing to the development of standardized techniques for assessing and characterizing fibre blends, and facilitating improved control and utilization in textile applications.<\/span><\/p>

Keywords<\/span>: Calibration curve, Cotton, blend, Ramie, moisture regains<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0An Innovative and Sustainable Approach for Quantifying Cotton and Ramie Fibre Blend Ratios<\/span><\/p>

This research introduces an innovative and sustainable methodology for accurately quantifying the blend ratios of cotton and ramie fibers, addressing a critical need in the textile industry for precision and sustainability. Traditional methods of blend analysis often involve labor-intensive, resource-heavy, and environmentally damaging processes. The proposed approach utilizes advanced techniques that are eco-friendly, efficient, and cost-effective, significantly reducing the environmental footprint associated with fiber analysis.<\/span><\/p>

The study holds transformative potential for the textile and fashion industries by ensuring better quality control, optimizing production processes, and fostering the adoption of sustainable practices. Accurate quantification of fiber blends enables manufacturers to create high-quality, consistent, and environmentally responsible textiles. Additionally, it promotes the use of ramie\u2014a sustainable, biodegradable fiber\u2014alongside cotton, encouraging the industry to adopt greener alternatives. <\/span>By aligning with the global emphasis on sustainability and precision in manufacturing, this approach not only advances scientific innovation but also contributes to achieving broader environmental and economic goals. It paves the way for a more responsible and transparent textile production process, benefiting stakeholders across the supply chain and contributing to the future of sustainable fashion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Indu Gupta<\/span> is a Senior Faculty member in the Fashion Design Department at the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI). She holds a Master\u2019s degree in Textiles and Clothing from Lady Irwin College, Delhi University, and is NET qualified. She is currently completing her Ph.D. from Banasthali University, with her research focusing on sustainable fibers (viva pending). Additionally, she has earned a B.Ed. degree from M.D. University.<\/span><\/p>

With 17 years of academic experience, Indu specializes in teaching subjects such as Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Textile Studies, Leather Construction, and Advanced Draping. Her extensive research background spans textiles and pattern-making, particularly in sustainable practices and innovative design methodologies.<\/span><\/p>

Indu has published numerous research papers on sustainable fibers, including hemp, jute, banana, ramie, and cotton, as well as on zero-waste pattern-making techniques. Her contributions to the field reflect a strong commitment to advancing sustainable fashion and innovative design practices.<\/span>She continues to inspire future designers through her teaching and research, fostering creativity and sustainability in fashion education.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    An Innovative and Sustainable Approach for Quantifying Cotton and Ramie Fibre Blend Ratios Gupta, Indu Sr. Faculty, Fashion Design Department, Footwear Design and Development Institute, Noida Abstract Cotton, a widely used cellulose fibre, is often blended with other fibres such as Ramie, Jute and Hemp to enhance textile performance. However, a reliable method for accurately […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10992,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11003","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11003"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11074,"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11003\/revisions\/11074"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}