AN EVALUATION OF THE QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF PATTERN DYED FABRICS OF SMALL SCALE DYEING INDUSTRIES IN SOME PARTS OF NIGERIA
AN EVALUATION OF THE QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF PATTERN DYED FABRICS OF SMALL SCALE DYEING INDUSTRIES IN SOME PARTS OF NIGERIA
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Date
1998-09
Authors
FOLASADE, IDOWU ABANIKANNDA
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Abstract
The high aesthetic value of the pattern dyed fabrics of Nigeria's small
scale dyeing industries is a fact with which the world at large is well
acquainted. However, the level of their performance in relation to predetermined
end uses is not certain. The problem of this study therefore, is an
investigation into the extent to which some parameters of quality namely;
aesthetics, comfort and durability are either present or absent in this type of
home - made textiles.
The purpose of this study is to: (a) identify and examine the raw
materials, equipment and techniques employed in pattern dyeing in Nigeria;
(b) find out both the producers and consumers' appraisal of the fabrics,
performance level and to use standard laboratory facilities and methods to
verify the information obtained; (c) determine the effect of quality and/or
manipulation of raw materials on the fabrics performance and; (d) make
recommendations based on the findings for future research.
This research is evaluative in nature, hence two research strategies
were employed in the gathering of data. These are; the field survey and the
experimental method. During the field survey samples were obtained from the
dyers, sellers and users of the fabric. Alongside the collection of samples,
information about adequate or deficient quality parameters was obtained
through interviews and participant observation. The samples were then
subjected to testing using the facilities and methods stipulated by the
International Standard Organisation (ISO). The assessment of results was also
done in accordance with the ISO specifications.
The information gathered from the field was to a large extent, confirmed
by the laboratory tests. 'Colour fastness' an aspect of fabric aesthetic
performance was found to be of major concern to the consumers. The test
confirmed the fact that the fabrics have Colour fastness problems and that only
a little effort Is required on the part of the craftsmen to remedy the situation.
Other prominent deficiencies observed were poor crease recovery, abrasion
resistance and dimensional stability. On the other hand, both the water and air
permeability values of the fabrics were generally high. The tensile strength
was also generally high.
The result of this study shows that the fabrics possess characteristics
which qualified their quality to be ranked as good. Furthermore, the fabrics
have the potential to rank higher than most contemporary fabrics with
identical construction patterns and decoration procedures if the
recommendations at the end of the study are considered and acted upon.
Finally, the study reveals the fact that all the performance parameters
considered either adequate or deficient in the fabric as an apparel wear can
actually be manipulated to adapt the pattern dyed fabrics to many more varied
end uses than are presently known.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA , IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF
MASTER of ARTS (M. A.)
Department of Industrial Design (Textile Section)
Faculty of Environmental Design,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
SEPTEMBER, 1 9 9 8 .
Keywords
EVALUATION,, QUALITATIVE,, CHARACTERISTICS,, PATTERN DYED,, FABRICS,, SMALL SCALE DYEING,, INDUSTRIES,