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ministry of textiles
even after a gap of several months to
facilitate mix and match.
= Taking trials for Blind dyeing on exact
shade within DECMC of 0.7
(v) Softening of coarse Indian
wools for better utilization in
value added products with
pliable feel and handle.
Objectives Achieved :
= To bring about modification in the
structure of coarse wool fibres so as
to reduce their anti scale friction and
make them smoother.
= Grafting of surface active agents into
the fibres to improve the lubricity and
render them more pliable.
= Surface modification of coarse Indian
wool by using plasma technology.
(c) On-going R & D Projects under
implementation at WRA during the
year under review :
(A) SPONSORED BY MINISTRY OF
TEXTILES
(i) Development of Internet
Based Color Matching Facility
for Small and Medium Dye
Houses in the decentralized
sector of the country.
Objectives :
= DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (IT) linked
programme to serve dye houses
and to save cost in the decentralized
sector in particular.
= Provide 24x7 Instant Color Matching
Solutions (ICS) for Any Time Matching
(ATM) and Formulation Of Recipes
(FOR).
= To Upgrade Dyeing Technology at
affordable level to small operators in
remote areas on continual basis.
(ii) To design a cost effective
Effluent Treatment Plant for
the decentralized woolen and
carpet sector
Objectives :
To design a cost effective Effluent
Treatment Plant for the decentralized
woollen and carpet sector.
(iii) Surface topographical
finishing of Indian wools and
their products (like carpets,
woven & knitted fabrics) for
imparting multiple functional
properties by utilizing nanoclay
and ceramic inorganic
powders with ultrasonic and
plasma technology.
Objectives :
Development of a method to improve
Indian wools and their products (like
carpets) by mechanical surface finishing,
utilizing ultrasonic energy either singularly
or in combination with plasma technology
in an eco-friendly way by using inorganic
powders like nano clay (e.g. Bentonite
or Cloisite-30B), ceramic powders etc in
dispersion with water.
(iv) To impart antimicrobial & feel
fresh/odour less finishes to
woolen carpets
Objectives :
To develop woollen carpets with
antimicrobial and odour free properties.
(v) Enhancement of flame
retardancy & soil repellency of
wool through plasma technology.
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