This research work aims to increase the utilization of jute fibre in the commercial apparel sector by modifying its properties through silicone finishing treatment. In this work, a 40/60 jute/cotton blended yarn is flat knitted as single jersey fabric. The developed jute/cotton fabric is subjected to a combined enzyme and amino silicone finishing treatment to increase the softness of the fabric. Both the untreated and finished fabrics are evaluated for their moisture management ability as per standards. The findings show that the combined enzyme and amino silicone finishing treatment has significantly (p>0.05) influenced the moisture management properties of the knitted fabric. The one-way moisture transport capacity (OWTC) of the finished knitted fabric is rated as "very good" from "poor" (untreated). The overall moisture management capacity (OMMC) rating is also increased from "very poor" to "good" after finishing. The Pearson correlation analysis results reveal that the OWTC and OMMC indices are positively and linearly correlated to each other (r2 = 0.999). The finishing process has modified the fabric properties from water repellent fabric to water absorption fabric. The findings of the research provide a new avenue for jute fibre as a component of day to day apparels.

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酶联氨基有机硅整理处理对黄麻/棉针织物吸湿特性的影响

这项研究工作旨在通过有机硅整理处理改善黄麻纤维的特性，从而提高黄麻纤维在商业服装领域的利用率。在这项工作中，将 40/60 黄麻/棉混纺纱线平针织为单面针织面料。开发的黄麻/棉织物经过酶和氨基硅酮组合整理处理，以增加织物的柔软度。根据标准评估未经处理和整理的织物的水分管理能力。研究结果表明，酶和氨基有机硅整理处理的组合显着（p>0.05）影响了针织物的水分管理性能。成品针织物的单向水分输送能力（OWTC）从“差”（未处理）评级为“非常好”。完成后，整体水分管理能力（OMMC）评级也从“非常差”提高到“良好”。Pearson 相关分析结果显示 OWTC 和 OMMC 指数呈正相关且呈线性相关（r2 = 0.999）。整理工艺改变了织物的性能，从拒水织物到吸水织物。研究结果为黄麻纤维作为日常服装的组成部分提供了一条新途径。整理工艺改变了织物的性能，从拒水织物到吸水织物。研究结果为黄麻纤维作为日常服装的组成部分提供了一条新途径。整理过程将织物性能从拒水织物改成吸水织物。研究结果为黄麻纤维作为日常服装的组成部分提供了一条新途径。