Collection No: THB – HPC – 1997-001
Place of Origin: Cumilla, Bangladesh
Year: 1997
Materials: Polyester fabric, nylon net, thread
Technique: Layered textile application on board with hand stitching
Condition: Preserved and reconstructed
Collection: Texheritage Bangladesh Museum

Snake Rib Structured Fabric
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Snake Rib Structured Fabric offers valuable research opportunities in biomimicry-inspired textile design, engineered surface development, three-dimensional fabric structures, advanced knitting technologies, and performance material innovation. Its distinctive ribbed construction, inspired by the skeletal arrangement of snake ribs, demonstrates how natural forms can influence modern textile engineering to create fabrics with enhanced flexibility, dimensional stability, and visual depth.

Sample Details:

Object Title: Snake Rib Structured Fabric
Accession Number: THB K-TKF 02/2026
Category: Engineered Fabric Collection
Period: 2026
Region: Asia, Bangladesh
Material Composition: 80% Polyester, Rayon (Viscose) 17%, 3% Spandex
Fabric Construction: Engineered Rib Structure / Snake Rib Effect
Yarn Count: Variable Engineered Construction
GSM: 280 GSM
Width: 64″ Cuttable
Dye Type:
Condition Assessment: Fabric Swatch
Historical Notes: The design concept behind Snake Rib Structured Fabric emerged from the field of biomimicry, where natural biological structures inspire technological and material innovation. Although nature-inspired textiles began gaining attention during the late 20th century, advancements in computerized knitting, jacquard engineering, and 3D textile manufacturing during the 1990s and 2000s enabled the development of complex ribbed and skeletal-inspired fabric surfaces. By the 2010s, fashion and technical textile sectors increasingly adopted reptile-inspired structures for their unique combination of aesthetics, flexibility, and performance. Snake Rib Structured Fabric represents a contemporary textile innovation that merges natural inspiration with advanced fabric engineering.
Innovation Timeline:
1970s–1980s: Early experimentation with bio-inspired textile structures.
1990s: Growth of computerized knitting and engineered textile technologies.
2000s: Commercial adoption of biomimicry concepts in textile product development.
2010s: Expansion of reptile-inspired and skeletal-inspired fabric surfaces in fashion and performance textiles.
2020s–Present: Integration of advanced engineered structures into sportswear, outerwear, luxury fashion, and technical textile applications.

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Cavalry Twill fabric offers valuable research opportunities in sustainable cotton sourcing, recycled fiber integration, durable twill constructions, performance finishing, and structured fabric engineering for apparel, uniforms, and outerwear applications. Its distinctive diagonal twill ribs and dense construction demonstrate how weave structure enhances durability, shape retention, and long-term garment performance.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Cavalry Twill Fabric
* Accession Number: THB W-TWILL 05/2026
* Category : Woven Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 80% BCI Cotton, 20% Recycled Cotton
* Weave Construction: Cavalry Twill
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 20×7 / 70×58
* GSM : 300–310 GSM
* Width: 57″ Finish / 56″ Cuttable
* Dye Type : Ecru / Softener Wash
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Cavalry Twill originated from military and equestrian uniforms during the 19th century, particularly in Europe and Britain. Its strong twill construction and pronounced diagonal ribs provided durability, abrasion resistance, and structure for riding apparel and uniforms. Over time, the fabric evolved into a premium textile widely used in trousers, jackets, workwear, and contemporary fashion collections due to its strength, refined texture, and long-lasting performance.
* Source: NZ Tex Group

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This swatch card collection serves as a valuable reference for:
Textile and fashion engineering students
Material science researchers
Product developers and merchandisers
Industrial designers and sustainability professionals
Compliance and chemical management specialists

It provides tangible insight into how small components such as zipper sliders and metal trims are the result of complex industrial processes involving chemistry, engineering, and global compliance systems.

Collection Title
1990s Hand Embroidered Floral Textile Panel

Collection Category
Domestic Textile Heritage / Hand Embroidery

Estimated Period
1990s

Region
South Asia / Bangladesh / Cumilla

Material
Cotton base fabric with colored embroidery threads

Technique
Hand embroidery using satin stitch and directional filling methods

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Waffle Woven Fabric offers strong research potential in the field of structural textile engineering, particularly in cellular weave development, moisture management performance, and sustainable fabric construction. It provides opportunities to explore weave geometry optimization, absorbency enhancement, air permeability control, and the role of yarn structure in creating functional textiles without heavy chemical finishing.

Sample Details:

* Object Title: Waffle Woven Fabric (Honeycomb Fabric)
* Accession Number: THB W-TWF 05/2026
* Category: Textured Woven Textile Collection
* Period: 2025
* Region: Asia / Bangladesh
* Material Composition: 100% Cotton
* Construction: Cellular / Honeycomb Weave (Plain weave derivative with float variation)
* Yarn Count (Warp × Weft): 20s × 2
EPI × PPI: Approx. 85 × 69
* GSM: Approx. 220–260 (estimated, requires lab testing)
* Width: Standard
* Dye Type: Piece Dyed (White/Natural)
* Condition Assessment: Fabric yardage

Historical Notes:
Cellular or waffle weave structures originated in early European textile traditions, particularly in linen-based household fabrics prior to the 18th century. With the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution in England (circa 1760–1820), complex weave formations such as honeycomb became more accessible through mechanized looms. By the 19th century, waffle fabrics gained prominence in bath textiles due to their superior absorbency and quick-drying characteristics. In the mid-20th century, their application expanded into apparel, especially in thermal wear and casual garments. In the modern era, waffle woven fabrics have become increasingly relevant in sustainable textile development, utilizing organic cotton and eco-friendly finishing processes while maintaining performance through structure rather than chemical dependency.

* Source / Donor: Paramount Textile Ltd.

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Sequin Embroidery Polyester Fabric offers strong research potential in the field of decorative textile engineering, particularly in automated embellishment techniques, synthetic material performance, and surface design innovation. It provides opportunities to explore sequin attachment methods, durability enhancement, base fabric compatibility, and comfort optimization for fashion and occasion wear applications.

Sample Details:

* Object Title: Sequin Embroidery Polyester Fabric
* Accession Number: THB W-TWF 04/2026
* Category: Embellished / Decorative Textile Collection
* Period: 2026
* Region: Asia / China
* Material Composition: 100% Polyester
* Construction: Embroidery with Sequin Attachment on Base Fabric
* Yarn Count (Warp × Weft): Not applicable (base fabric requires analysis)
* GSM: Approx. 178
* Width: 130 cm
* Dye Type: Piece Dyed (Black) with Surface Embellishment
* Condition Assessment: Fabric swatch

Historical Notes:
Sequin-embellished textiles have origins in ancient civilizations, where metallic discs were hand-sewn onto garments as symbols of wealth and status. With the advancement of industrial embroidery technologies in the late 20th century, sequin application evolved into a scalable and precise manufacturing process. Polyester-based sequin embroidery fabrics represent a modern adaptation—combining durability, cost efficiency, and high visual impact. Today, such fabrics are widely used in global fashion for eveningwear, stage costumes, and trend-driven apparel, reflecting the fusion of traditional ornamentation with contemporary textile engineering.

* Source / Donor: Hullor

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Chanel-Style Sequined Tweed Fabric offers strong potential for studying fancy weave construction, multi-fiber blending, and surface embellishment techniques in modern luxury textiles. It provides insight into how traditional tweed structures have evolved into high-fashion materials through the integration of decorative elements such as sequins, specialty yarns, and mixed textures. This fabric also reflects the transition from functional heritage textiles to premium, design-driven applications in contemporary apparel.

Sample details:
* Object Title: Chanel-Style Sequined Tweed Fabric
* Accession Number: TTHB W-TWF 03/2026
* Category: Woven Collection
* Period: 2026
* Region: Asia
* Material Composition: Polyester 47.6%, Wool 39.7%, Nylon 7.9%, Other 4.8%
* Weave Construction: Fancy Weave (Tweed Structure with Decorative Yarn Integration)
* Yarn Count (warp × weft): Not specified (multi-yarn irregular construction)
* GSM: 590
* Width: 140 cm (≈55”)
* Dye Type: Likely piece-dyed with synthetic dyes (multi-tone yarn effect)
* Condition Assessment: Fabric swatch with attached sequins; good condition

Historical Notes: Inspired by early–mid 20th century European tweed fabrics, later popularized in luxury women’s fashion. The addition of sequins represents a contemporary adaptation, merging classic textile structures with modern embellishment techniques for high-end apparel.

Source / Donor: Imported sample – Shaoxing Keqiao Gaoce Textile Co., Ltd.

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Laser printing offers research opportunities in developing precise, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly laser technologies for intricate textile design and surface modification. It also enables exploration of functional and smart textile applications, such as creating durable patterns, perforations, or conductive pathways for wearable technology.

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Digital printing presents research opportunities in developing eco-friendly inks, sustainable printing processes, and energy-efficient printers to reduce environmental impact. It also allows exploration of advanced fabric compatibility, high-resolution printing techniques, and integration with smart textiles for customized, functional, and high-performance apparel.

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Vislon zippers offer research opportunities in developing stronger, more lightweight, and weather-resistant polymer materials for enhanced durability in heavy-duty and outdoor applications. Additionally, they provide scope for innovations in dual-slider mechanisms, low-friction coatings, and smart textile integration to expand functionality in technical apparel and adventure gear.