Available in Museum’s Library.
Puff printing presents research potential in ink formulation, heat-curing optimization, and expansion control to achieve consistent height, durability, and wash fastness on different fabrics. It also allows exploration of multi-layered 3D effects, eco-friendly puff inks, and combination with other surface techniques for value-added apparel and promotional textiles.

Available in Museum’s Library.
Flock printing offers research potential in fiber type, adhesive formulation, and application methods to enhance fiber adhesion, durability, and wash fastness on different fabrics. It also allows exploration of sustainable fibers, low-impact adhesives, electrostatic vs. mechanical flocking efficiency, and high-resolution patterning for value-added apparel and home textiles.

Different types of embroidery stitches swatches are available in Museum’s Library.

Available in Museum’s Library.
Patch embroidery offers research potential in stitch density, edge finishing methods, and base fabric selection to improve durability, dimensional stability, and color fastness. It also allows exploration of innovative attachment techniques, sustainable backing materials, and modular production efficiency for high-value apparel, uniforms, and branding applications.

Available in Museum’s Library.
Towel embroidery presents research potential in pile compression behavior, stitch density optimization, and stabilizer performance to improve durability, wash resistance, and dimensional stability on high-GSM terry fabrics. It also offers scope for developing sustainable backing materials, biodegradable water-soluble toppings, and process efficiency models for hospitality and export-oriented home textile production.

Available in Museum’s Library.
High-Density Print offers research opportunities in ink rheology, stencil thickness optimization, and curing parameter control to improve durability, wash fastness, and dimensional stability. It also enables comparative studies between high-build plastisol systems and alternative sustainable print technologies for value-added apparel manufacturing.

Available in Museum’s Library.
3D embroidery offers strong research opportunities in textile engineering, material innovation, and sustainable value-added manufacturing through the study of stitch density, padding materials, and digitized machine optimization. It also provides scope to connect traditional raised techniques such as Nakshi Kantha with modern surface engineering for premium apparel development.

Available in the Museum’s Library.
Double Cloth, including Cheese Finish variants, offers rich research opportunities in historical textile evolution, weaving techniques, and surface finishing methods, highlighting both functional and aesthetic innovation. Studying these fabrics can inform sustainable production, design applications, and preservation of cultural heritage for contemporary fashion and museum collections.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Double Cloth – Cheese Finish
* Accession Number: THB W-TWF 02/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 98% Cotton 2% Spandex
* Weave Construction: Cheese – Double Cloth
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 96×86/(21+20+70D)x(21+20+70D)
* GSM : 268
* Width: 50/52″
* Dye Type : Synthetic – Yarn Dyed
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Double Cloth techniques originated in 14th–15th century Europe and Asia, with early examples in Italy, Flanders, China, and India, where they were used for luxurious garments, brocades, and ceremonial textiles. By the 18th–19th centuries, double cloth and cheese-finished variants became popular for fashion, children’s wear, and lightweight outerwear, valued for their reversible structure, layered texture, and delicate drape.
* Source / Donor : Paramount Textile

Available in Museum’s Library.
Research on Swiss Dot fabric can examine how extra-yarn insertion and clip-weave techniques influence durability, drape, and surface stability in lightweight textiles. Further study may explore sustainable fiber alternatives, improved weaving efficiency, and performance enhancement for contemporary fashion applications.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Swiss Dot Fabric (Dotted Swiss)
* Accession Number: THB W-Plain 07/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 100% Cotton
* Weave Construction: Plan Weave
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 133×72/40×40
* GSM : 125
* Width: 56/57″
* Dye Type : Synthetic, AOP
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Swiss Dot fabric originated in Switzerland and gained popularity in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly for lightweight summer garments and children’s wear. Its delicate raised dots became associated with refined, romantic fashion and remain a classic decorative textile today.
* Source / Donor : Paramount Textile

Available in the Museum’s Library.
Research on S-Twill can explore how twill direction, yarn count, and fiber blends influence strength, drape, and abrasion resistance. Further study may focus on sustainable fibers, advanced finishes, and performance optimization for modern apparel and technical textiles.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Right-Hand Twill (S-Twill)
* Accession Number: THB W-TWILL 04/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 100% BCI Cotton
* Weave Construction: 2×2 S-Twill
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 42×30/(16/2+16/2G)x(16/2+16/2G)
* GSM : 238
* Width: 57″
* Dye Type : Synthetic – Yarn Dyed
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : S-Twill does not have a single inventor; it evolved naturally as part of traditional weaving techniques, with usage tracing back to ancient textile production (circa 3000–2000 BCE) in Egypt and Asia.
Right-Hand Twill (S-Twill) has been used for centuries in Europe and Asia for denim, gabardine, and suiting fabrics, valued for its durability, drape, and subtle diagonal texture. It reflects early innovations in weave direction to enhance both aesthetics and performance.
* Source / Donor : Paramount Textile

Available in the Museum’s Library.
The research opportunity for Left-Hand Twill (Z-Twill) includes studying how twill direction and yarn count influence fabric strength, drape, and abrasion resistance. Further exploration can focus on optimizing fiber blends, finishes, and weave variations for modern apparel and technical textile applications.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Left-Hand Twill (Z-Twill)
* Accession Number: THB W-TWILL 03/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 70% BCI Cotton 30% Recycle Cotton (Pre)
* Weave Construction: 2×2 Z-Twill
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 16×21/66×60
* GSM : 174
* Width: 57″
* Dye Type : Synthetic – Yarn Dyed
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Left-Hand Twill does not have a single inventor and emerged as a natural development in traditional weaving techniques. Twill weaves, including left-hand (Z-twill) and right-hand (S-twill), have been used since ancient times, dating back to early Egyptian and Asian textile practices (circa 3000–2000 BCE) for durable and decorative fabrics.

It is a weave structure innovation rather than a patented invention, evolving through centuries of practical and aesthetic textile development.
* Source / Donor : Zaber & Zubair Fabrics

Available in Museum’s Library.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : 80% polyester and 20% cotton – Pocketing Fabric
* Accession Number: THB W-Pocketing 02/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 80% polyester and 20% cotton
* Weave Construction: Plain
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 96×72/75Dx45D
* GSM : 85
* Width: 42″
* Dye Type : Millange – Synthetic
* Condition Assessment : Fabric hanger
* Historical Notes : 80/20 TC pocketing became widely used during the late 20th century as Bangladesh’s garment industry expanded, providing a durable, cost-effective internal fabric for pockets in trousers, denim, and uniforms. It reflects the industrialization and standardization of functional garment components in modern apparel production.
* Source / Donor : Rawshan Textile