Ongoing projects
1) Up gradation of Indian wool by stretching and Setting means for value addition and use in apparel purpose
Sponsor: CWDB
Project Year: 2010 – 2012
Project start Date: September 2010.
Project Duration: 24 month
Project Status: Running
Amount sanctioned by CWDB: 39.37 Lakhs.
Contact Person: Achintya K. Samanta
Scientist
Wool Research Association, Thane.
E-mail: aksamanta@wraindia.com
Area of Research: Wool Technology
Place of Research: Wool Research Association, Thane.
Abstract & Highlight:
To provide a process and apparatus for stretching of Indian wool and make them apparel grade.
2) Development of thermal responsive high altitude multilayer protective clothing made principally of angora fibre.
Sponsor-CWDB
Project year- 211 to 2013
Project Start Date-March 2011
Project Duration-24 months
Project Status: - Running
Project Duration: - 24 months
Amount sanctioned by CWDB: Rs. 30.47 Lakhs
Contact Person: Jagadananda Behera
Scientist
Wool Research Association, Thane.
E-mail: jbehera@wraindia.com
Area of Research: Technical Textile
Place of Research: Wool Research Association, Thane.
Abstract and highlight-
Development of thermo responsive high altitude clothing by using angora and other need based synthetic fibres. The temperature will be controlled by using conductive thread and temperature controller.
3) Design and Development of high end fabrics using yarns made of special wool fibres (Angora/Pashmina) and Eri silk blends.
Sponsor: - CWDB
Project Year: - 2010- 2012
Project Start Date: - December 2008
Project Duration: - 24 Months
Project Status: - Running
Amount Sanctioned by CWDB: - Rs. 19.66 Lakhs
Contact Person – Mr P.R. Kulkarni
Senior Textile Technologist
Wool Research Association, Thane.
Area of Research: - Process development
Place of Research: - Wool Research Association, Thane
Abstract & Highlights: -
The main objective of the project is to develop fine suitings, fine shirtings, fine knit wears, fine shawls and fine kurta fabric using blends of special wool fibres like Angora & Pashmina and Eri silk fibres, for exports as well as for high end consumers in domestic market.
Important R & D Projects Completed During Last 10 Years
1) To develop ecological friendly moth repellent and moth proofing agents for woollen textiles for easy care.
Sponsor: - CWDB
Project Year: - 2008-09
Project start Date: - January 2009
Project Duration: - 24 Month
Project Status: - Running
Amount Sanctioned By CWDB: 20.57 Lakhs
Contact Person: - Dr. C.W.Acharya,
Scientist E-1,
Wool Research Association, Thane
Area of Research: - Textile Chemistry
Place of Research: - Wool Research Association, Thane
Abstract & Highlight: -
Synthesis of intermediates and toxic components has been synthesized. Effectiveness is under assessment.
2) Grading of Pashmina wool; Study of scouring, adapting various methods, dehairing and carding till top conversion of pashmina wool. And better waste utilization of Pashmina wool guard hair fibres.
Sponsor: -MOT, UNDP, CWDB
Project Year: - 2001-03
Project Start Date: - July 2001
Project Completion Date: - June 2003
Project Duration: - 24 Month
Project Status: - Completed
Project Cost: - Rs, 104.0 Lakhs
Contact Person: - Mr. P.R.Kulkarni,
Senior Scientist,
Wool Research Association, Thane
Area of Research: - Technology Development
Place of Research: -Wool Research Association, Thane.
Target Beneficiary: - Pashmina grower, cottage industry
Abstract & Highlight: -
The projects benefited the shepherd community of Ladakh region to uplift their earnings by having a better value added diversified product and quality yarn. Study of dehairing process for the maximum percentage of guard hairs removed from pashmina with minimum damage to individual fibres helped, as a precursor to UNDP main Project.
3) To implement production of natural dyes at in the identified wool carpet belts and to train artisans on how to produce and use them in dyeing of woolens.
Sponsor: -UNDP
Project Year: - 1999-2001
Project Start Date: - June 1999
Project Completion Date: - May 2001
Project Duration: - 24 Month
Project Status: - Completed
Project Cost: - Rs, 39.40 Lakhs
Contact Person: - T.R. Rao,
Scientist E-1,
Wool Research Association, Thane
Area of Research: - Wool Processing
Place of Research: - Wool Research Association, Thane
Target Beneficiary: - Cottage Industry
Abstract & Highlight: -
R&D assignment led to develop modules for extraction of colouring material for dyeing of carpet wool with natural dyes at laboratory stage and then it was implemented through bulk trial and training programmers to shop floor levels in different carpet belts of the country. 24 organi- sations at Jaipur, Khamaria, Bhadohi, etc were benefited by WRA's R&D findings on natural dyes. Extensive training was imparted to decentralized carpet units in the country.
4) Effective utilization of Angora Rabbit wool in suitable blend composition with fine sheep wool, silk, acrylic, etc through appropriate spinning stages for various products.
Sponsor: - UNDP
Project Year: - 1999-01
Project Start Date: - June 1999
Project Completion Date: - May 2001
Project Duration: - 24 Month
Project status: - Completed
Project Cost: - Rs, 18.65 Lakhs
Contact Person: - Mr. P.R.Kulkarni,
Senior Scientist,
Wool Research Association, Thane
Area of Research: - Technology Development
Place of Research: -Wool Research Association, Thane
Target Beneficiary: - Cottage Industry
Abstract & Highlight: -
WRA designed and developed a modified card suitable for Angora fiber which had helped mainly to the decentralized sector and hand spinners at Himachal Pradesh for better yield in terms of quality yarn. NID had adopted this card for increasing spinning efficiency of Angora fiber.