Vol. 6, Issue 6 (2018)
Ecofriendly product development from Roselle and ramie blended fabric
Author(s): Tamta Meenakshi, Kalita Binita Baishya, Bhuyan Smita and Boruah Sunita
Abstract: In India, Assam state is endowed with plenty of natural plant resources. Among all, many of them are fibre yielding plant varieties such as agave, nettle, cannabis, hibiscus etc. One of the most noticeable bast fibre crops is roselle (Hibiscus sabdiriffa) which is widely grown in Assam but yet not gained any commercial importance. Roselle fibre is used mainly by local people in the state for cordage, ropes, canvas fabric, household utility items etc. An attempt had been made to utilize the stem part by blending it with ramie, another natural fiber. Blending is done at fiber stage in jute spinning machine. Different physical test of fabric was conducted to study the efficiency of the blended product. The present study is an approach towards value addition of roselle fiber to contribute in textile market through product diversification. Proper utilization of roselle fibres in the form of attractive handloom products will add to its commercial value. This study will open new ways for the creation of diversified hand spun and hand woven products of roselle and will inspire textile designers for the development of unique eco-friendly range of products.
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Tamta Meenakshi, Kalita Binita Baishya, Bhuyan Smita, Boruah Sunita. Ecofriendly product development from Roselle and ramie blended fabric. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(6):1499-1504.
