Arts - Buffalo State College

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Business and Fashion & Textile Technology
Cotton and Its Wonders
Nicole Trimper, FTT 450W: Issues in Apparel and Textile Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
Organic cotton is the use of methods and materials that have
a very low impact on the environment. Organic cotton is grown
and processed without any toxic chemicals so that when worn the
user’s skin will not have come in contact with toxic chemicals.
This research looks into the difference between the dyeing behavior
of organic cotton and conventional cotton is that the organic
cotton is ring spun yarns of 40s combed organic cotton, and the
ordinary cotton were used with similar parameters with a beating
point and settings. Knit fabrics are produced with loop length and
weight that use organic and cotton yarns, also giving both fabrics
that were processed in the GOTS processing unit. Two compounds
of silicon are methacryloxymethyltrimethysilane (MSi) and
methacryloxypropylpentamethyldisiloxane (MDSi). They were used
to find the silicone surfactants that are nonionic and cationic and
in studies the cationic surfactants used on cotton were to be higher
than that of the nonionic surfactants. The films on the surface were
characterized by SEM, FTIR, and XPS and the end results showed
that the thin polymer coating on the surface was successfully formed.
So the results to this show that when washing cotton the fabrics show
very good water repellency than that of the MDSi treatment of cotton.
The fabric finishes explains why the desirable features to clothing
are good with softness, wrinkle-free laundering, anti static cling and
color fastness.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster III
Cotton Incorporated’s Efforts To Remain
On Top With Moisture Management
Technologies
Erika Jackson, FTT 450W: Issues in Apparel and Textile Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
This research looks into Cotton Incorporated and their use
of moisture management technologies to in order to remain
competitive with synthetic fibers. With the sportswear market at
an all time high synthetic fibers have incorporated a moisture
management finish that allows the wearer to feel comfortable and
dry when they are active and sweating. Since cotton is a hydrophilic
(more absorbent) fiber people felt very uncomfortable due to the
perspiration trapped in their shirts when they were highly active. In
response to this, Cotton Incorporated has developed new technologies
such as “Wicking Windows” and “TransDry” moisture management
finishes. What moisture management is and how it works will be
addressed as well as Cotton Incorporated’s goals and strategies
for increasing cotton’s demand. This research compares cotton
and synthetic fibers with moisture management finishes, and will
name a few of the retailers that have used this technology in their
garments. The information throughout this paper was retrieved by
Cotton Incorporated’s website, their annual report, and peer reviewed
newspaper articles.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VI
Cotton Production in China
Kristin Fildes, FTT 450W: Issues in Apparel and Textile Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
Cotton is produced in many areas of the world, mostly in China,
India and the US. One of the largest consumers of cotton is China.
Currently, China cannot keep up with their own demand for cotton
fiber. The production of cotton has changed dramatically over the
centuries, and there is ongoing research to increase the yield of
cotton and reduce the use of pesticides – two major areas of concern
for farmers and consumers worldwide. One particular pesticide Bt
(bacillus thuringienis) is actually injected in the cotton seed to make
the crop insect repellent. But is this truly better than other methods
of growing cotton? Can China grow enough cotton to meet their own
needs? Should China grow enough cotton to meet the needs of their
people? My poster will indicate how cotton is produced in China and
how it affects the farmers based upon chemicals used to grow the
crop and how this may affect the world cotton economy.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VI
Cotton Production In India:
Changing Lives?
Philip Fatuzzo, FTT 450W: Issues in Apparel and Textile Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
India is a newly developing country, making every step it
makes crucial towards its economic and social growth. Like many
developing countries, textiles are produced and exported to maintain
economic stability. Along with manufacturing products, developing
countries can grow the fibers such as India growing cotton. This
research looks at India’s economy through their production of cotton
and the pro’s and con’s of their cotton industry. India is increasing its
exports and has a very low amount of imports, making it a positive
trade balanced country. India produces many exports for well-known
companies and this production is increasing the country’s GDP as
well as their global status. One issue remains is the water supply -
water supply is important to the cotton crop. If poor quality water is
used, poor crop turn out will occur. How can this water be supplied if
there is already a shortage in India? Poverty in this country is leaving
families without water and jobs, but is cotton production giving and
taking away from the community at the same rate? Cotton is used
in everyday life, from clothes to even medical supplies. With the
demand being high, production needs to follow. This is why India
being a cotton producer is a giant leap in the right direction. This
will increase jobs and bring money to the country to better itself.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster IV
Cotton: The Staple of the Industrial
Revolution In Britain
Lydia Mittiga, FTT 450W: Issues in Apparel and Textile Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
This research looks at the British Revolution and how it was
intertwined with cotton. During the 18th century the Industrial