50th Textile Research Symposium (TRS 50)
7 - 8 September 2023
The Ravenala Attitude Hotel
Thursday 7 September 2023
08 30 – 09 00
09 00- 09 05

Venue: B Leisure – Opening Ceremony
Registration

09 05 – 09 15
09 15 – 09 25

Welcome address by Assoc Prof S Rosunee, Chairperson, Organising
Committee
Address by Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius
Address by an official of the Textile Machinery Society of Japan

09 25- 09 35

Address by Vice-Chancellor, University of Mauritius

09 35 - 09 50

Address by His Excellency the Ambassador of Japan

09 50 – 10 05

Address by the Hon. Mr Soomilduth Bholah
Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives (awaitingconfirmation)

10 05 – 10 2010 20 - 10 50
10 50 – 11 1011 10 – 11 40
11 40 – 12 1012 10 – 12 40
12 40 – 13 1013 10 – 14 00

Address by the Hon. Mrs. Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, GCSKMinister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology(awaiting confirmation)
Plenary Address: Mr. Nishaan DOOKHAN - Chief Operations Officer,
Tropic Knits Group, CIEL Textile, Mauritius
Tea/Coffee BreakPlenary Address: Dr. Kaida XIAO - Associate Professor in Colour andImaging Science and Research Group Leader for Colour Technology,
School of Design, University of Leeds, UK
Plenary Address: Mr. Kendall TANG - Chief Executive Officer, RT Knits,
Mauritius
Plenary Address: Dr. Bijoya Kumar BEHERA - Professor, Departmentof Textile and Fibre Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi,
India
Plenary Address: Dr. Arunangshu MUKHOPADHYAY - Professor,
Department of Textile Technology, National Institute of Technology,
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
LUNCH

Thursday 7 September 2023
Parallel Session 1 A
Venue: Think Tank 1Fibres, Yarns, Textiles & Composites
Session Chair : TBC (to be confirmed)
Modeling of Stitches with Two Ply Yarn
14 00 – 14 20

Hidefumi Wakamatsu, Yoshiharu Iwata, and Yuya Yamada, Osaka University, Japan

14 20 – 14 40

14 40 – 15 00

A Comparative Study on the Creep Behaviour of Ozone Treated Jute Fabric/Epoxy
Composites filled with Ozonized and Pulverized Plant Fibres
Debarati Bhattacharyya, Vijay Baheti, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,India

Treatment Technique of Providing Cotton Fabrics with Function to Capture andDetect Metal Haptens for Preventing Metal Allergy and Evaluation of Treated FabricCharacteristics II.
Hidekazu Yasunaga, Hideyuki Shima, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Japan

15 00 – 15 20
15 20 – 15 40
15 40 – 16 00

In-Plane and Out of Plane Compressive Loading on 3D Woven Fabric Composites atDifferent Strain Rate
Sameer Kumar Behera, Prabhjot Singh, S.P Singh, B.K. Behera , Indian Institute ofTechnology Delhi, India

Environmental Friendliness of Polyester Fibers
Takeshi Kikutani, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Tea/Coffee BreakSession Chair : TBC
Relationship Between Cotton Fibre Properties in the Bale and those Post Ring-frame
16 00 – 16 20
Akbar Fassihi, Lawrance Hunter, Durban University of Technology. Durban, South Africa

16 20 – 16 40

16 40 – 17 00

17 00 – 17 20

17 20 – 17 40

Dynamic Stab Resistance of Shear Thickening Fluid (Stf) Treated Multi-Layered PAramid FabricJyotirmoy Das, Abhijit Majumdar, Bhupendra Singh Butola, Indian Institute of Technology
Delhi, India

Design and Development of Fiber Reinforced Ductile Composites for Seismic
Resistance Building Material

Sunny Pannu, Vikas Khatkar, Pavan Kalyan Boda, B K Behera, Department of Technical
Education, Haryana, India

Ceramic Fabric Reinforced Silica Aerogel Blankets with Low Thermal Conductivity
and Improved Acoustic and Fire Performance
Jaya Sharma, Javed Sheikh, and B.K. Behera, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

Flexural Behaviour and Impact Energy Absorption of 3d Woven Honeycomb
Composites

Lekhani Tripathi, Bijoya Kumar Behera, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi,India

Parallel Session 1 B
Venue: Think Tank 2
Science & Technology of Textiles Machinery

Session Chair : TBC
FEA Modeling of Needle Heating in High-Speed Industrial Sewing
14 00 – 14 20
Vinay Kumar Midha, Ankush Sharma, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
Jalandhar, India

14 20 – 14 4014 40 – 15 00

15 00 – 15 20
15 20 – 15 40

Applying Generative Design to the Development of Advanced Protective Wearables
via Additive Manufacturing Technology
Raviduth Ramful, Mohammad Shoaib Casseem, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

Consideration on Braiding Angle and Yarn Length Compensatory Mechanism for 3D
Rotary Brading
Kinari Toshiyasu, Kondo Yuya, Wakako Lina, Taniguchi Michio, Kanazawa University,
Japan

Numerical Simulation of the Air Flow Generated by Accompanying the High Speed
Running Yarn with High Speed in a Yarn GuideShuichi Tanoue, Hiro Takeda, Yuki Osakabe, Hideyuki Uematsu,Ryo Jinno, University ofFukui, Japan

Development of Hand Evaluation System for Denim Fabrics

Kavita Rani, Meenakshi Ahirwar, B.K. Behera, Government Polytechnic College Haryana,India

15 40 – 16 00
Tea/Coffee BreakSession Chair : TBC
Novel Twisting Device for Ring Spinning Machine
16 00 – 16 20

Rajesh T. Dhore, V. R. Sampath, Shri Vaishnav Vidypeeth Vishwavidylaya, India

16 20 – 16 40

16 40 – 17 00

17 00 – 17 20

17 20 – 17 40

Transformation of Creativity in the Fashion Industry: Exploring the Impact ofTechnology
Nikita Singh, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India

Textiles for Sustainable DevelopmentTannin Rich Bark Extract Treated Value-Added Khadi Textiles - A Green Chemistry
Approach of ‘Waste To Wealth’ Generation
Sourav Banerjee, S. Wazed Ali, Satya Narayan Naik, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi,
India

Characteristics of Woven Fabrics Consisting of Recycled Yarn Derived from Wasted
TextilesMari Inoue, Motoko Uchimaru, Yukio Higashiyama, Aoi Morishita, Teruo Kimura, Kobe
University, Japan

Sound Absorption of Adhesive Bonded Nonwovens from Mattress Foam and Cotton
Fabric Waste
V.R. Sampath, Eradu Seid, Shri Vaishnav Vidypeeth Vishwavidylaya, India

Friday 8 September 2023
Parallel Session 2 A
Venue: Think Tank 1Session Chair: TBC
08 30 – 09 00
Plenary Address: Dr Rajkishore Nayak - RMIT University, Vietnam
Nanofibres, Nonwovens, and Industrial Textiles
Fabrication of Double-Layered Nanofiber Coalescer with Superior
09 00 – 09 20
Separation Efficiency and Permeation Flux for Oil-In-Water Emulsion
Yunpeng YUE, Yasuhito MUKAI, Nagoya University, Japan

09 20 – 09 40

09 40 – 10 00

Affecting Parameters for Fiber Production using Microfluidics

Tsutomu Ono, Yukari Saijo, Sora Nakajima, Takaichi Watanabe, Okayama
University, JapanApparel, Comfort & Smart Textiles
Deformation Simulation of Knitted Fabric at the Stitch Level Using Machine
Learning
Hikaru Nara, Hidefumi Wakamatsu,Yoshiharu Iwata, Osaka University, Japan

Screen Printing Method for Conductive Textiles
10 00 – 10 20

10 20 – 10 40
10 40 – 11 00

Visileanu Emilia, Gabriela Alexandra Ene, Marian Catalin Grosu, Bogdan
Mihailescu, Alina Florentina Vladu, The National Research and Development
Institute for Textiles and Leather, Romania

Computer Modelling of the Two-Dimensional Pore Size Distribution ofPlain Woven Cotton Fabrics for the Prediction of Air Permeability

Patricia Julie Abel, Roshan Unmar, Satyadev Rosunee, Academy of Design andInnovation, Mauritius

Tea/Coffee BreakSession Chair: TBC
Basic Research on Tactile Slide-Feeling in Slide Fastener
11 00 – 11 20

Lina Wakako, Haruto Inoue, Toshiyasu Kinari, Kanazawa University, Japan

11 20 – 11 40

11 40 – 12 00
12 00 – 12 20
12 20 - 12 40
12 40 – 13 40

Flexural Behaviour of UD, 2D and 3D Fabric Reinforced Metal-Faced
Sandwich Composite Panels

Prabhjot Singh, Javed Sheikh, B K Behera, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,IndiaReduction in Clothing Ventilation by Wearing the Infection-Isolated Gown
and its Countermeasure Effectiveness of Local Body Cooling

Hiroyuki Ueda, Kaori Motomura, Kiho Tanaka, Osaka Shin-Ai Gakuin University,Japan

Study on Non-linear CAE Simulation of Textile Bending

Yamashita Yoshihiro, Uematsu Hideyuki, Tanoue Shuichi, University of Fukui,
Japan

Modelling The UV Transmission Of Weft Knitted Fabrics

Manoj Imrith, Satyadev Rosunee, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

LUNCH

Session Chair: TBC
Evaluation of Towel Fabric Hand in Active and Passive Touch and EEG
13 40 – 14 00
AnalysisTakafumi Hata, Takayuki Kodama, Mari Inoue, Kobe University, Japan14 20 – 14 40

Evaluation of Motion Adaptability on Men’s Suit Pants based on KinematicSoft Dummy System
Hiroyuki Kanai, Mana Sakurada, Hiroki Maru, Tetsu Sasagawa, Shinshu
University, Japan
Investigating the Effects of Tuck Stitches on the Thermophysiological
Comfort Properties of Cotton Weft Knitted Fabrics

14 40 – 15 00

Measuring the Electromagnetic Shielding Efficiency (EMSE) by placing
Two Identical Knitted Fabrics Together using Fair Isle Knitting Techniques

14 00 – 14 20

15 00 - 15 20V. Nandlal, R. Unmar, S. Rosunee, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
Bahadur G.K., S. Rosunee, University of Mauritius

Factors Affecting Moisture Transmission through Denim Fabrics

Nooreeyah B. Mamodally, R. Unmar, S. Rosunee, University of Mauritius,Mauritius

15 20 – 15 40

Tea/Coffee Break

15 40 – 16 15

Poster Session

Dyeing & Finishing
Session Chair: TBC
Synthesis of Mosquito Repellent, Antibacterial, and UV-Protective Dye for
16 15 – 16 35
Functional Dyeing of Polyester
Javed Sheikh, Ankit Singh, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India

16 35 – 16 55
16 55 – 17 15

Eco-Friendly Flame-Retardant Treatment of Cotton Fabric Using
Pomegranate Rind Extract
Rupayan Roy, National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur, Kerala,India
Traceability and Transparency in Textile Finishing Industry
Ms. Yogi Goel

17 15 – 17 35

Electromagnetic Interference Shielding of Blended Activated Carbon
Nonwoven Fabrics

17 35 – 18 00

Closing Ceremony

Kuldip Singh, Vijay Baheti, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India

Parallel Session 2 B
Venue: Think Tank 2Session Chair: TBC
08 30 – 09 00

09 00 – 09 20
09 20 – 09 40
09 40 – 10 00

10 00 – 10 20Online Presentations

Plenary Address: Dr Rajkishore Nayak- RMIT University, Vietnam
Integrating Sustainable Local Wool, Low-Scale Transformation, andNearshoring Approach in Canadian Clothing Manufacturing

Bellemare Jocelyn, Leger Anne, Faust Marie-Eve, Fontaine Richard, University ofQuebec in Montreal (UQAM), Canada

Real Time Measurement System for Stab Resistance Fabric
Hireni Mankodi, The M S University of Baroda, India

Perceptions Made on Various Hypotheses Designed to Increase Bottom
Thread Run–Out Time on Lock Stitch Sewing Machine

Dr. Tasnim N. Shaikh, Savan P. Chokshi, The Maharaja Sayajirao University ofBaroda, India

Shape Memory Nanocomposite-Based Thermal-Moisture Sensitive
Cellulosic Textiles

Nazife Korkmaz Memiş, Sibel Kaplan, Mehmet Kertmen, Süleyman Demirel
University, Türkiye

10 20 – 10 40

Use of Neuromarketing to Explore Sustainable Fashion Consumption inMauritius

10 40 – 11 00

Tea/Coffee BreakAdjnu Damar Ladkoo, Sandesh Mohabir, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

Session Chair: TBC

11 00 – 11 20

11 20 – 11 40

11 40 – 12 00

12 00 – 12 20

12 20 - 12 40

12 40 – 13 40

Piezoelectric Filler Incorporated Polymer Based Electrospun Mat For Energy
Harvesting Applications
Swagata Banerjee, Satyaranjan Bairagi, S.Wazed Ali, Indian Institute ofTechnology Delhi, India

Sustainable Encapsulation of Aakada Leaf Extracts (Calotropis Gigantean)
with Harad for Topical Wound Dressing over Cotton Fabric
Yogita Agrawal, V.R. Sampat, Shweta Agrawal,Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth
Vishwavidyalaya, India

Influence of Tightness on Comfort and Protective Performance of Outer
Shell Fabric of Multilayer Fire Protective Suit
Rochak Rathour, Tathagata Das, Sudhanshu Maurya, Dr. Apurba Das, Dr.
Ramasamy Alagirusamy, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

Exploring the Potential of Simplifying Ikat Dyeing Technique for Bomkai
Weavers in Odisha

Tvisha Sharma, Vibhavari Kumar, National Institute of Fashion Technology, India

Characterization of Acrylic Colours: A Sustainable Alternative to Direct
Dyes

Krishi Sarin, Anjali Agrawal, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kolkata,India

LUNCH

Session Chair: TBC
Design and Development of Convertible Lunch Bag Made Up Of Banana
13 40 – 14 00
FibersSrushti Patil, Ritu Madhan, College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan, India

14 00 – 14 20
14 20 – 14 40

14 40 – 15 00
15 00 - 15 20

Kota Doriya: Current Trials and ChallengesAnanya Mitra Pramanik, Anjali Agrawal, National Institute of Fashion
Technology, Kolkata, India

Design and Development of the Outer Shell of Extreme Cold Weather
Clothing Considering the Mechanical and Physiological Performance
Ranjna Kumari, R.S Rengasamy and R. Chattopadhyay, Indian Institute ofTechnology, New Delhi, India

Synergistic Influence of Reinforcement on Physical and Mechanical
Properties of Woven Composites
Sweety A. Agrawal, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India

Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict Fabric End Uses

Jonathan Y. Chen, David W. Lloyd, Simon C. Harlock, The University of Texas atAustin, USA

15 20 – 15 40

Tea/Coffee Break

15 40 – 16 15

Poster Presentations
FACE-TO-FACE SESSION
Fibres, Yarns, Textiles & Composites

Session Chair: TBC
Performance Evaluation of Load Bearing Capacity of Textile Waste Fibre
Based Geosynthetics and their Combinations
16 15 – 16 35

Amit Kumar Pandey, B. K. Behera, R. Alagirusamy, Indian Institute of Technology
Delhi,New Delhi, India

16 35 – 16 55

16 55 – 17 15

17 15 – 17 35
17 35 – 18 00

Effect Of Thermal Ageing Of Coir And Banana Fibre On Mechanical
Properties

Shashi Sony, Samrat Mukhopadhyay, Vijaykumar Narayandas Baheti, Indian
Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India

Exploring Solution Blowing Technique for High-Performance
Nanogenerator Fibers: Submicrometric Diameter and Enhanced Piezoelectric
Properties
Srishti Bajpai, B.S. Butola, Abhijit Majumdar, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,
New Delhi, India

Impact Damage Analysis of 3D Woven Structural Composite-Based Aircrew
Helmet using Fem and 3D X-Ray Tomography
Omender Singh, Bijoy Kumar Behera, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, NewDelhi, India

Closing Ceremony

POSTER PRESENTATIONS:Poster 1:
Fabrication of Double-Layered Nanofiber Coalescer with Superior Separation
Efficiency and Permeation Flux for Oil-In-Water Emulsion
Yunpeng YUE, Nagoya University
Poster 2:
Designing Electrical Circuits on Textiles through the Sputtering Method
Alina Vladu, The National Research and Development Institute for Textiles
and Leather, Romania
Poster 3:
Texture Measurement and KES (KAWABATA EVALUATION SYSTEM)
Haru Matsumoto, Kato Tech Co., Ltd, Japan
Poster 4:
The Characterization of the Recycled Yarn from Waste Textiles
Yan Wang, Kobe University, Japan
Poster 5:
Design And Development of Interactive Embellishments for Children’s Clothingwith Educational Benefits
Dr A.V. Soocheta, University of Mauritius
Poster 6:
Recycling and Upcycling of Industrial and Domestic Textile Waste
Danisha Teeroovengadum, University of Mauritius