Prof. Gwari Williams Bako

Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

kethenkyu@gmail.com

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Research Article Vol. 12, Issue 1

Redesigning Nigerian Security Attire: Exploring E-Textiles as a Technological Response to Insecurity

Adeoti Adebowale Abduljaleel^*, Gwari Williams Bako

This study investigates the potential application of smart electronic textiles (e-textiles) inredesigning Nigerian security uniforms to enhance operational efficiency and personnel safety.Through a qualitative review of literature on wearable technology, IoT-enabled fabrics, andmilitary smart textiles, the research proposes a conceptual framework f...

DOI: 10.67637/njt.2026.g1s3bdmf

Jun, 2026 Vol. 12, Issue 1 19 views 19 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 11, Issue 1

REVIVAL AND INNOVATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TRADITIONAL (KOKOBILO) AND CONTEMPORARY DISCHARGE RESIST TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIAN FASHION

Kolawole Christianah Yetunde^*, Gwari Williams Bako, Bakare Olumide Olayinka

Kokobilo is an indigenous Yoruba material culture that employs bleaching and resist techniques for fabric embellishment, particularly within traditional textile practices. Despite its aesthetic and cultural significance, kokobilo faces several challenges, including technical rigidity, limited tools and materials, and inadequate documentation, which...

DOI: 10.67637/njt.2025.jrcv9ybb

Aug, 2025 Vol. 11, Issue 1 54 views 96 downloads

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