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Research Article DOI: 10.67637/njt.2026.20r298xw

Batik Textile Exploration for Preserving and Propagating Igbo Cultural Symbols (Ejirimaraeze and Omunkwu) in Southeastern Nigeria

Anyanwu Chinwe*

The study examined textiles, uses of clothing textiles, their distinctive characteristics and textiledesign. Contemporary developments on the erosion of cultural values in Nigeria, particularlyin the Southeast, are due to the neglect of cultural symbols and their cherished meanings, whichmotivated the study. Previous studies on cultural symbols skewed towards leveraging theversatility of textiles ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 96-104 22 views 33 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67637/njt.2025.6dmel01h

EFFECT OF NANOCLAY (HALLOYSITE) ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED POLYPROPYLENE FILLED NAOH TREATED MAIZE COB POWDER COMPOSITES

Muhammad A.*, Abdullahi, D, Musa M. B., Nuhu L., Hamza A.

This study investigates the influence of halloysite nanoclay (NC) on the mechanical properties of recycled polypropylene (rPP) composites reinforced with untreated maize cob powder (UMCP) and NaOH-treated maize cob powder (NaOH TMCP). Composites were fabricated with filler loadings of 10–40 wt% at particle sizes of 100–500 µm, and NC additions of 2–8 wt%, using two-roll mill and compression moldin...

Aug, 2025 pp. 97-107 17 views 27 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67637/njt.2025.la3cbb7s

DETERMINANTS OF PATTERN DRAFTING ADOPTION AMONG GARMENT PRODUCERS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA

Ogunsile J.I.*, Ajila, K.O.

The need to achieve fitness in garment making is independent of certain factors that require the inevitable attention of producers. This study assessed the adoption of pattern drafting (PD) in the garment-making industry in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It specifically determined the level of adoption of pattern drafting, examined producers' socio-economic characteristics, and analysed technical var...

Aug, 2025 pp. 108-119 16 views 27 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.67637/njt.2026.jw2x8wiv

ENHANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE THROUGH TEXTILE CLOTHING ERGONOMICS: INVESTIGATING PRAXIS AND BODY COMFORT AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Adeoti Adebowale Abduljaleel*, Ejiogu Fidelis Onyekwuo (Ph.D)

This study investigates the role of textile clothing ergonomics in enhancing academic performance among students of FCT College of Education, Zuba, Abuja. Clothing ergonomics refers to the design and functionality of garments that support comfort, mobility, thermal regulation, and physical well-being during daily activities. The study examines students' understanding and practices of textile cloth...

Aug, 2026 pp. 152-159 5 views 1 downloads