Effect of Yarn Linear Density and Thread Density on the Air Permeability of Light- to Medium-Weight Plain Woven Fabric Derivatives Used as Summer Shirting Fabrics

This article presents the results of an analysis of the air permeability behaviour of shirting fabrics. Woven fabrics comprising derivatives of plain fabric, such as voile, poplin and canvas, were selected. The fabrics were made from 100% cotton, and blends of 50% polyester and 50% cotton. Light-weight fabrics, such as voile, had the highest air permeability and are suitable for summer shirting fabrics, while canvas fabrics had the lowest air permeability and are suitable for winter shirting fabrics. Finally, 100% cotton poplin fabrics are more comfortable than polyester/cotton poplin for summer shirting fabrics

Coral fossil: A potential adsorbent of natural source for cadmium removal in broilers

Cadmium (Cd) is a pollutant that poses a health risk for humans and animals. Coral fossil (CF) acts as an adsorbent, yet limited knowledge is available on impacts of CF on Cd toxicities. The work was performed to figure out the effects of CF on hematobiochemical details and specific organs in Cd exposed broilers. The experiment was carried out with 45 broilers and were divided into three groups (15 in each). Group A was served as control. The birds in group B received Cd (75 mg /kg b. w.) orally. Whereas group C was orally supplemented with Cd (75 mg /kg b. w.) and CF (1 gm/kg b. w.). The trial was lasted for 30 days. For hematobiochemical analysis, blood samples were drawn, and sera were separated. Liver, kidney and muscle were collected to assess accumulation concentration. Brain, liver and kidney samples were also collected for histopathological study. The results showed that hematological parameters (TEC, Hb, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC and DLC) were altered by Cd but restored with CF supplementation. Liver (AST, ALT and ALP) and kidney (total protein and creatinine) biomarkers were increased significantly in Cd treated broilers while decreased significantly after CF supplementation. CF reduced accumulation concentration of Cd in liver, kidney and muscle. Cd intoxicated broilers showed degenerative changes in brain, hyperplastic bile duct and proliferation of renal tubular epithelium with focal degeneration and necrosis; and these were improved after CF supplementation. Therefore, it can be concluded that CF is a potential adsorbent against Cd toxicities