Beltran, Daphne Dawn M.  <br/><br/>
Development Of Woven Fabric Utilizing The Hanging Lobster Claw Birds Of Paradise Leaf Stalk Fibers/ 
Daphne Dawn M. Beltran, Princess Rose S. Eranista, Marian G. Magcalas and James C. Paciano.-- 
 - Technological University Of The Philippines, Manila.  2024 
 - xii, 94 pages.  29 cm 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis 
<br/><br/>College of Industrial Technology.-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> The development of woven fabric by using fibers obtained from the leaf stalks of the False<br/>Bird of Paradise (Heliconia) plant is an agriculture byproduct that is normally dumped as<br/>floral waste and is considered an invasive plant. The fiber extraction process is quite<br/>complicated and consists of several methods, such as water retting, chemical treatments,<br/>and mechanical procedures, such as scraping, combing, and leg rolling for cordage and<br/>weaving. The finished fabric consists of a 50:50 ratio, 50 percent cotton for warp, and 50<br/>percent fiber from the False Bird of Paradise for weft. The testing facility managed to verify<br/>this through performance testing when being tried with a tensile strength of 219<br/>Newtons/30mm, a ripping strength of 28 Newtons/60mm, and a resistance to flammability<br/>of up to 195 degrees Celsius as a result. Besides, the fabric passed the tests for abrasion<br/>resistance, thus confirming its Durability. It was introduced to 50 people, such as fashion<br/>professors, weavers, garment merchandisers, and likely buyers, who were supposed to<br/>evaluate its Functionality, Aesthetics, Durability, and Marketability. The respondents had<br/>a very positive attitude toward the fabric; thus, the fabric was rated "Highly Acceptable"<br/>on all points. One of the applications used in False Bird of Paradise leaf stalk is fabric, an<br/>alternative raw material in the fashion industry. This crop waste collaborates with<br/>environmental matters, works on sustainability concepts in practices, and contributes to the<br/>increased use of artificial materials. However, this again shows that with environmental<br/>needs, innovations address economic opportunities first and support industries, prioritizing<br/>green solutions; this fabric's further development shall be a source of making real<br/>differences in producing sustainable textiles.<br/>Keywords: Heliconia, False Birds of Paradise, Water retting 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Apparel and Fashion Technology<br/>Woven Fabric
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TT 507  / B45 2024