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Piqué offers research opportunities in knit/woven texture engineering, moisture management, and durable sportswear applications, bridging traditional pattern design with modern functional performance.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Piqué Fabric
* Accession Number: THB W-TKF 01/2026
* Category : Knit Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 100% Polyester
* Weave Construction: Weft Knit
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : Need analysis
* GSM : 220
* Width:
* Dye Type : Reactive
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Piqué originated in 18th–19th century France and England, initially used for formal shirts and waistcoats due to its crisp texture and decorative raised patterns.
* Source / Donor : SF Fashion

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Fleece fabric offers research opportunities in thermal insulation, moisture management, and sustainable synthetic fiber innovations, bridging comfort and performance. Its evolution from natural wool to engineered polyester knits provides insights into material science, textile engineering, and eco-friendly fabric development.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Fleece Fabric
* Accession Number: THB K-Fleece 01/2026
* Category : Knit Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 100% Cotton
* Weave Construction: Fleece one side brush
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : Need to identify
* GSM : 355
* Width: Available
* Dye Type : Reactive Dye
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Fleece was developed in the 1970s by Malden Mills in the USA as a lightweight, warm, and synthetic alternative to wool. Since then, it has become a staple in outdoor, sports, and casual apparel due to its soft texture, insulating properties, and ease of care.
* Source / Donor : SF Fashion

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Sherpa fabric offers research opportunities in thermal insulation, sustainable synthetic blends, and performance-enhancing finishes, bridging traditional textile inspiration with modern functional innovation. Its evolution from natural sheepskin to high-tech fleece provides a case study in cultural heritage influencing contemporary material science.

Sample Details:
* Object Title : Sherpa Fabric
* Accession Number: THB W-TKF 01/2026
* Category : Knit Collection
* Period : 2026
* Region : Asia, Bangladesh
* Material Composition : 100% Polyester
* Weave Construction: Faux Fur
* Yarn Count (warp × weft) : 40-60 mm- Long & Short hair
* GSM : 1380
* Width: 59″
* Dye Type : Synthetic
* Condition Assessment : Fabric swatch
* Historical Notes : Sherpa fabric originated from the traditional wool garments of the Himalayan Sherpa people, used for warmth since at least the 15th century. Its modern synthetic version emerged in the 1950s–60s, replicating natural fleece for lightweight, insulating apparel.
* Source / Donor : SIXIANG TEXTILE (CHINA)

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Screen printing offers research potential in ink rheology, mesh count optimization, and curing parameter control to enhance color vibrancy, adhesion strength, wash fastness, and production efficiency across different fabric compositions. It also enables investigation into eco-friendly ink systems, water reduction strategies, energy-efficient curing technologies, and automation integration to support sustainable and high-value textile manufacturing.

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Ribbon embroidery offers research potential in ribbon material selection, stitch techniques, and dimensional stability to improve motif durability, wash resistance, and visual effect. It also allows exploration of innovative ribbon types, eco-friendly fibers, hybrid hand-machine techniques, and automated embroidery adaptation for high-value fashion and home textile applications.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.