Augmented Application of Modified Fabrics for Producing Multi-functional Fashionable Apparel Using Khayamiya Heritage

Abstract

E ND-USES applications of finished and modified textile materials are diverse, ranging from basic clothes to technical and industrial ones as well as represent a challenge for both researchers and manufacturers. Apparel products have multiple functions that started from primary protection, insurance, graceful of fashion to enhancement, and sustainability of the quality of life. Application of functionally finished fabrics for intended end uses may be a challenge in the apparel design process that produces a special product with specific requirements. Producing such apparel items integrates and transfers the flat textile material to the fashion design process and the three-dimensional final product. Recently, the essential need of a human to wear has changed with time, due to the new lifestyle, needs, priorities, and people's awareness. This study aims to apply the obtained multifunctional finished cotton and silk fabrics that afforded UV protection and antibacterial causing odor properties, as well as sustainable light fastness ability, to produce multifunctional apparel products that integrate the functional apparel design process considering the fashionable and upscale concepts. In addition to emerging of novel trends and technologies in the textile finishing field and different applications. As well as using Egyptian Khayamiya heritage as an aesthetic aspect to promote and maintain an effective and traditional handicraft technique.