Record Details     « New Search       Brief Record Full Record MARC Record     Bibliographic Data Control Number 316246 Date and Time of Latest Transaction 20180522074311.AM General Information 180522s |||||||||b ||00||| Cataloging Source STII-DOST Language Code eng Local Call Number Fil(S) T1 N21 23/2 1998 Main Entry - Personal Name De Guzman, Zenaida I.   Mangalindan, Nora B.   Marin, Eduardo M.   De Leon, Marites S. Title Statement Development of Philippine tropical fabrics from indigenous sources by Zenaida I. De Guzman, Nora B. Mangalindan, Eduardo M. Marin, Marites S. De Leon Physical Description 1-21 illustrations, tables Summary, Etc.      The development of an array of textile materials from indigenous fibers like abaca, banana and pineapple had been conducted with two major objectives - to judiciously utilize the country's abundant natural resources and to introduce a new set of fabrics that is distinctly Filipino. The prospects and potentials of the nation's rich and easily replenishable resources for the production of high quality clothing have been sought along with the government's thrust for export, product development, employment generation and regional development. This study explored the feasibility of upgrading the over-all productivity in the use of abaca fibers and plantation waste fibers namely banana pineapple for textile on a pilot-scale level. The traditional process of textile manufacture was infused with appropriate scientific methodologies and industrial machineries to ensure a standardized quality of the resulting fabrics of globally competitive properties, and to hasten the production so as to cope up with rapidly changing technologies and increasing demand of the textile industry. The process involved four major phases. First, fiber pretreatment which converts the raw fibers into spinnable form through a series of biological, chemical and mechanical treatments. Second, spinning which transforms the fiber strands blended with polyester fibers into a single yarn at desired fineness and twist. Third, weaving which refers to the interlacing of warp and weft yarns to construct fabrics, and fourth, finishing which improves the appearance, handle and performance of the fabric by the application of appropriate textile finishes. The treatments yielded an array of fabrics composed of polyester/banana, polyester/banana/silk, polyester/abaca, and polyester/pineapple with fiber blend ratios ranging from 60:40 to 75:25 (synthetic: natural). The fabrics were designed to be fashionable, functional and easy to care yet competitively priced. The promotion of the prototype fabrics was undertaken through the sponsorship of the Garments and Textile Export Board, when said fabrics were launched in the 1st International Manila Fame Market Week and fashion tableau in January 1997. The event participated in by the country's selected designers triggered interest from various textile sectors and garment producers. At the height of these developments and to seize the worldwide clamor for products that are natural, the commercial production of Philippine tropical fabrics had been initiated. Technology transfer scheme had been advocated to possible takers of the optimized fiber pretreatment technology. The Institute had been working collaboratively with the Garments and Textile Export Board and the Fiber Industry Development Authority, and its partners in tropical fabric development like Manila Bay Spinning Mills and Weaver 's Textile Mills, for commercialization to take place. Backward linkages with corporate farms had also been established to ensure sustained production of banana and pineapple fibers for the ensuing commercialization. With the technology firmly established and the unceasing support of the industry for commercialization to take its course, a new set of textile materials could be introduced in the market. More importantly, the research will open up new avenues for livelihood and income for the impoverished Filipinos. (Author's abstract) Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Science and technology   Indigenous fibers   Abaca   Banana   Pineapple           Physical Location           Digital Copy Not Available          Add to Book Cart  |   Download MARC