Research – Textile and Apparel Technology

2019/2020

2019/2020

Project Title

Supervisor

Shielding underwear to protect from sexually transmitted diseases

MER Perera

A study to investigate the impact of losing GSP+ on Sri Lankan apparel industry
during last decade

MER Perera

Reducing noncompulsory Over Time cost of the organization

MER Perera

Germanium alloy fabrics

MER Perera

To study the physical property variations of cotton/spandex 1×1 and 2×2 rib knitted
fabrics made with full plating technique

CN Herath

To study the physical property variations of cotton/spandex 1×1  and 2×2 rib knitted
half plating fabrics

CN Herath

To study the physical properties of cotton/spandex single jersey fabric made using full plating technique 

CN Herath

Analysing the distinction of the fashion preference on clothing who are under the age group 16-26 females: among the different provinces in Sri Lanka

LSA Perera

Analysis of factors affecting sewing machine operator’s turnover intention in ABC Company

LSA Perera

Factors affecting job involvement in an organization: A case study

LSA Perera

Investigating the problems faced by the traditional industry in Sri Lanka

LSA Perera

An analysis of factors influencing labor turnover

LSA Perera

Papaya and Banana fiber hybrid composite with polyester resin

MAI Perera

Study of impulse buying behavior on visual merchandising in retail apparel stores in Kalutara district

MAI Perera

Exploring the new fiber composite to shoe industry from durian husk

MAI Perera

Exploring the compatibility of cancer care medical dressing through terminalia cattappa leaves

MAI Perera

Investigating the influencing factors on selecting casual kids wear in the local market

MAI Perera

Identify the issues in Apparel industry which leads to turnover and absenteeism

MAI Perera

Extraction of natural dyes from marigold flower for textile colouration

MAI Perera

Properties improvement of Hibiscus Rosa Dyed textiles using plant Extractions and, mordants

MAI Perera

Developing a yarn using leaf fibers of phragmites austalis plant

MAI Perera

Major factors affecting labor turnover in ABC (Pvt)Ltd

TPGNT Alwis

The impact of the poor self-checking of the sewing process, on the defects occurred in the final garment

TPGNT Alwis

Analyze the job stressors on sewing machine operators in the sample floor that leads towards labor turnover in ABC Apparels

TPGNT Alwis

Manufacturing Textile yarn using Lotus-Nelumbo nucifera fiber

WU Erandaka

Studying on assessing the eligibility of using jackfruit peel fibers in texile applications

WU Erandaka

Optimizing the curing time of silicon based screen printing

WU Erandaka

Implementing method for measuring dust level and process controllers to reduce dust level in cotton fabrics

WU Erandaka

Eco friendly non-woven textile from water hyacinth stem fibers

KAP Wijesinghe

Development of a leach protective sock for travelers using herbal extractions

KAP Wijesinghe

Analysing the factors which affect to increasing material usage of a product in ABC (pvt) Ltd

KAP Wijesinghe

Anti microbial finishing of textiles using cerbera odollam

KAP Wijesinghe

Study on the effect of heat treatments on spirality of cotton/spandex single jersey fabrics

  HAAE Perera

Investigating the suitability of areca nut husk fibres for the bio-based food
packaging materials

KGU Perera

Investigating the Optimum Seam Dimensions for Work Wear

KGU Perera

A study on the applicability of the industry 4.0 in apparel supply chain management:
A case study

KGU Perera

Optimizing sample Quality level by sharing technical knowledge

KGU Perera

2017/2018

2017/2018

Project Title

Supervisor

Analysis of factors affecting the sewing department workers

MER Perera

A study to find out the effectiveness of applying time and motion study in
small and medium garment enterprises in Sri Lanka

MER Perera

Value addition for textile waste

MER Perera

Feasibility study of processing of Batik on various weft knitted structures

WU Erandaka

Physical properties of selected cotton knit fabrics before and after home laundering

WU Erandaka

Analyze the properties of wild pineapple (Bromelia Penguin) leaf fiber

WU Erandaka

Behavior of selected parameters of most used knitted fabric garment of Sri Lanka after laundering with different detergent

WU Erandaka

Influence of elastic properties of some selected types of sewing threads on seam
puckering of shirting fabrics

WU Erandaka

Pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) based composites for cladding boards

CN Herath

Dyeing 100% cotton plain fabrics with natural dye extracted from Sweitenia
Macrophylla (Mahogany) bark

HACM Perera

Natural dye from red onion skin

HACM Perera

Natural dye from betel leaves  for silk fabric

CN Herath

Natural dye from Syzygium cumini (Maadan) Tree – for cotton fabrics

MAI Perera

Finding Formaldehyde levels on knitted fabrics

MAI Perera

Improving sewability of 100% Cotton single jersey fabrics treated with the softeners

CN Herath

Effects of fabric softeners on sewability of plain woven fabrics

CN Herath

A natural dye from Terminalia chebula for Silk fabrics

MAI Perera

Ecofriendly fabric dye extract from Kikirindiya (Eclipta prostrata)

HACM Perera

Optimizing the weight loss after scouring & bleaching processes of cotton fabrics at South Asia Textiles

MAI Perera

Mosquito repellent fabrics treated with citronella incorporated fabric softener

CN Herath

Shoe reinforcement from fibre wastage

MAI Perera

Analyzing the impact of Material management in supply chain management

TPGNT Alwis

New development of Smart Textile

TPGNT Alwis

Production  & productivity of Sri Lankan apparel industry

KGU Perera

Reduction of the Lead time of dyed yarn knitted fabric manufacturing by eliminating rewinding process

KGU Perera

Social & economical study of apparel street hawkers

LSA Perera

The effectiveness of scientific line balancing technique for production
efficiency of small and medium apparel factories

KGU Perera

Survey of consumer buying behaviour and their satisfaction
towards apparel retail outlets in Negombo area

LSA Perera

The factors influencing purchase decisions of women’s active wear in Colombo
district

LSA Perera

Investigating the problems faced by the traditional Beeralu Lace
Industry in Southern province

LSA Perera

Effective usage of rewarding for executive level employee in Sri Lankan garment
industry

TPGNT Alwis

 

2016/2017

2016/2017

Title

Supervisor

A study to find out the effect of various dust particles on health of the workers in a selected garment factory

MER Perera

Impact of clothing retail stores’ online visual merchandisng display elements on consumer buying behavior

WVL Kumara

Reducing the change over time in the sewing floor of ABC (Pvt) Ltd

TPGNT Alwis

Analysis of factors affecting labour turnover intention in a large scaled apparel industry in Sri Lanka

TPGNT Alwis

A study to improve the efficiency of the sample approval of the factory ABC

MER Perera

Minimizing defects in the sewing department of ABC (Pvt) Ltd

TPGNT Alwis

Impact of social media on clothing retail business in Sri Lanka

WVL Kumara

Analysing the strength and stiffness of sewn and bonded seams used in sportswear

MER Perera

To improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) of Stenter machineries

WVL Kumara

Eco-friendly dyeing of cotton fabric using natural colourant extracted from Centella Asiatica (Gotukola)

MAI Perera

Analysis of the retention of the compression against washing of compression garments
made of the knitted and printed techniques

MER Perera

The factors affecting Voluntary Turnover Intention of employees in ABC company

WVL Kumara

Investigation of the variation of Twill cotton fabric properties during garment washing

 

A study on factors affecting purchase decisions of females for casual wear

LSA Perera

An investigation of problems and challenges faced by handloom manufacturers in Sri
Lanka

MAI Perera

Reduce the quality rejections in the sample room of ABC (Pvt) Ltd

CN Herath

Extraction of natural dye from the leaves of Ketakala (Bridelia Retusa)

MAI Perera

Investigate the problems faced by handloom Saree weavers in Kandy district

MAI Perera

Effect of Knitted Stitch Length on the Physical Properties and Characteristics of
Flat Bed Knitted 100% Cotton 1×1 Rib Fabrics

CN Herath

Investigate the delays in embroidery department of XYZ (Pvt) Ltd and make suggestions to improve on time delivery

WU Erandaka

Manufacturing a disposable paper bag using Reed fibres

MAI Perera

Dyeing silk fabric using Natural dye extracted from Amla Sri Lankan coir fibre based reinforced concrete composite

MAI Perera

Developing natural dye using Henna leaves

MAI Perera

Investigate improvement opportunities of on time delivery of colour
samples of ABC (Pvt)Ltd.

WU Erandaka

Value added product from Pineapple leaf fibres

MAI Perera

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