PROJECTS ON-GOING AT MANTRA
In this section describes Details of On-going Research Programmes (MANTRA).
MANTRA is currently engaged in various research projects related to textiles, polymers, environment and technical textiles. The projects mainly address the needs of local textile industry as well as advanced technology for start ups.
List of on-going R & D projects
Under Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
- Effect of Structural Parameter of Fibers and Fabrics on Properties of Nonwoven Fabrics
- Development of protective work wears (gloves, socks) for Leptospirosis protection for farm & field workers.
- Development of alternative eco friendly process for reduction clearing of dyed or printed polyester fabric using oxidation technique including advance oxidation
- Development of Highly Electro-conductive Non-metallic Textile for sensing application and EMI shielding
- Energy Modeling based Benchmarking of Stenter used in Textile Industries
Under Govt. of Gujarat
- Development of conclusive identification methods for polyester yarn made from recycled polyester (r-PET) raw material in admixture with virgin polyester (PET) raw material.
- To develop new technique of brasso printing using fabric made from easy cationic dyeable polyester (ECDP)yarn
- Development of new value added polypropylene spunbond fabrics by coating and finishing application to improve functionality and usage
- Development of Infrared Emitting Therapeutic Fabrics Made From Thermo- Reactive Minerals Embedded PET Filament Yarn Read More
RESEARCH PROJECTS Completed BY THE MANTRA
| Sr. No. | Name of Project | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application of suitable cost effective technology for reuse of water jet effluent | 2008-2010 |
| 2 | Smart fabric/garments with smart colours for security labeling | 2008-2010 |
| 3 | Development of a commercial quality Greenhouse shade cloth for low cost polyhouse for controlled crop production | 2008-2010 |
| 4 | Polylactic Acid (PLA) Fibres in Technical Textile Applications for Packaging & Disposable Food Container Products | 2009-2011 |
| 5 | Development of fabrics made from PTT yarn and to optimize processing parameters for use in apparel sector, including cost effectiveness | 2009-2011 |
| 6 | Development of cost effective filter fabrics suitable for bag filters | 2009-2012 |
| 7 | Development of viscose and lyocell union fabrics for dress materials and sarees produced in combination | 2009-2011 |
| 8 | Development of viscose and lyocell union fabrics for dress materials and sarees produced in combination | 2009-2012 |
| 9 | Development of Enzymatic Technique for Weight Reduction for Polyester | 2009-2011 |
| 10 | Development of Multilayer Fabrics for Sportswear from Filament Yarns | 2010-2012 |
| 11 | Development of Coagulation treatment using modified bentonite and recycle and reuse of effulgent in textile processing | 2010-2013 |
| 12 | Application of nano technology for delustering of bright polyester fabric varieties | 2010-2012 |
| 13 | Development of Laminated Products for Inflatables | 2010-2012 |
| 14 | Development of banana fabric suitable for extreme cold weather by plasma technology | 2010-2012 |
| 15 | Development of viscose and lyocell union fabrics for dress materials and sarees produced in combination with silk and other man-made synthetic fibre yarn and to study techno-economical and eco-friendliness aspects during their pre-treatment and dyeing | 2010-2012 |
| 16 | Application of Atmospheric pressure Plasma for Comfort Properties and Imparting Functional properties to PP and PET Fabrics: An Eco-friendly Approach | 2010-2014 |
| 17 | Utilization of spent weight reduction bath for pollution reduction and energy generation in decentralized textile processing sector (waste to energy approach) | 2013-2015 |
| 18 | Development of fancy apparel fabric from Bemberg/Viscose and Bamboo/Lyocell and study of properties of processed fabrics | 2014-2016 |