Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: MARCOS DANIEL DA SILVA OLIVEIRA

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STUDENT : MARCOS DANIEL DA SILVA OLIVEIRA
DATE: 24/02/2026
TIME: 10:00
LOCAL: A DEFINIR
TITLE:

Comparative study of moisture and absorption properties in dishcloths from Jardim de Piranhas/RN.

KEY WORDS:

Dish towels; Cotton; Absorption; Moisture; Textile characterization.

PAGES: 68
BIG AREA: Engenharias
AREA: Engenharia Química
SUBÁREA: Tecnologia Química
SPECIALTY: Têxteis
SUMMARY:

This dissertation presents a comparative analysis of moisture and absorption properties of dish towels produced by ten textile industries located in Jardim de Piranhas/RN, a municipality of socioeconomic relevance in the Seridó region of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. A quantitative and descriptive approach was adopted, analyzing 50 representative samples. Structural characterization included warp and weft density, yarn count, fabric weight (GSM), and shrinkage percentage, in addition to fiber composition analysis through burn tests and liquid absorption assays. Results revealed that all samples were composed of cotton fibers, with significant variations in fabric weight and density, which directly affected absorption and moisture retention performance. Fabrics with higher density showed greater liquid retention capacity but slower initial absorption, whereas lower-density fabrics presented faster capillary absorption yet lower retention. These findings provide technical support for process improvements, quality standardization, and innovation strategies aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the local textile industry.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2239386 - JOSE IVAN DE MEDEIROS
Interno - 3217842 - MARCOS SILVA DE AQUINO
Externo à Instituição - JOSÉ DE ANCHIETA LIMA - IFRN