Evaluation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Bhindi Jute- Blended Fabric and Development of Eco Friendly Products

Abstract

An increase in demand for natural fiber has created a good opportunity for the – new emerging fiber like bhindi, the ‘fiber from waste plant,’ into the production of value-added textiles and in different applications. This paper envisages a customized blending process of bhindi and jute fibers for developing durable blended yarns, fabrics, and suitable home textiles products; additionally, the effect of blending in terms of physical and esthetic properties of fabric has been investigated. Five types of yarns (100% bhindi, 75:25 bhindi/Jute, 50:50 bhindi/jute, 25:75 bhindi/jute, and 100% jute) have been prepared under identical processing condition and subsequently, blended fabrics are developed. Further based on the survey results the suitable home textiles products are developed. Effects of jute fiber blending on physical and esthetic properties of bhindi/jute-blended fabrics have been examined and subsequently, comparative analysis with 100% bhindi (control) fabric has been carried out. It was found that bhindi:Jute-blended fabrics have increased in strength and flexible property and have an increase in air permeability and absorbency property. Different products were developed from five different fabrics and the majority of respondents found the products as suitable for different home textiles uses.

Keywords

• bhindi
• bhindi blends
• jute blending
• home textiles
• jute spinning