Contents 4 Abstracts in Polish RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 8 Static and Fatigue Strength of Linear Textile Products A. Włochowicz, S. Kukla, R. Drobina 17 Preparation and Characterisation of Polylactic Acid (PLA)/Polycaprolactone (PCL) Composite Microfibre Membranes Y. Lu, Y-C. Chen, P-H. Zhang 26 Unidirectional Torsion Properties of Single Silk Fibre S. Jiang, G. Cao, G. Cai, W. Xu, W. Li, X. Wang 32 Investigation of Staple Yarns Modified by the Physical Vapour Deposition Method I. Niewiadomska, M. Frydrysiak, M. Puchalski, J. Czeklaski 38 Study on the Photochromic Properties of Coloured Luminous Fibres Based on PA6 Y. Yan, Y. Zhu, M. Ge 44 Effects of the Functional Compound on the Properties of Composite Tape Yarns D. Petrulis, A. Petravičius, S. Petrulyte 51 Alternate Basic l/b-model of Effective Porosity Created for Hydrophilic (l) and/or Hydrophobic (b) Moist Textile Materials O. V. Rogankov Jr., M. V. Shvets, V. B. Rogankov 58 Study by Genetic Algorithm of the Role of Alfa Natural Fibre in Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials Based on Epoxy Matrix N. Ziani, A. Boudali, A. Mokaddem, B. Doumi, N. Beldjoudi, A. Boutaous 63 Investigation of Thermal Properties of Ceramic-containing Knitted Textile Materials D. Kubiliene, A. Sankauskaite, A. Abraitiene, S. Krauledas, R. Barauskas 67 Experimental Studies on the Dielectric Behaviour of Polyester Woven Fabrics Y. Liu, X. Zhao 72 Corrosion Behaviour of CuSn- and CuZnNi-coated Polypropylene Nonwoven E. Dobruchowska, J. Koprowska 79 Hybride Composite Armour Systems with Advanced Ceramics and Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Fibres M. Fejdyś, K. Kośla, A. Kucharska-Jastrząbek, M. Łandwijt 90 Tensile, Flexual, Impact and Water Absorption Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polyester Hybrid Composites R. Prasanna Venkatesh, K. Ramanathan, V. Srinivasa Raman 95 Multichannel Optical System for the Quality Control of Digital Printing J. Galas, D. Litwin, A. Czyżewski, S. Sitarek, K. Kołacz 103 Dynamic Characteristic Analysis of the Needle Multi-linkage Mechanism in a Carpet Tufting Machine’s Driving System Y. Xu, Z. Sun, S. Huang, X. Sheng, X. Chi 110 Optimisation of Operational Parameters for Nonwoven Sheaths of Water Absorbing Geocomposites in Unsaturated Soil Conditions K. Lejcuś, J. Dąbrowska, J. Grzybowska-Pietras, D. Garlikowski, I. Lejcuś, A. Pawłowski, M. Śpitalniak 117 Plasma Grafting with Methyl Di-Ally Ammonium Salt to Impart Anti-Bacterial Properties to Polypropylene W-H. Yao, C-H. Tsou, J-C. Chen 124 Environment Friendly Approach to Simultaneously Remove Unfixed Dyes from Textile Fabric and Wash-off Liquor I. A. Shaikh, A. Muqddas, N. Jamil, A. Qadir 130 Use of Chitosan for Textile Wastewater Decolourization L. Kos 136 Advances in the Development of Antimicrobial Agents for Textiles: The Quest for Natural Products. Review B. Tawiah, W. Badoe, S. Fu 152 Information for Authors. Advertising and Subscription Information General information: International Conference on the Biodeterioration and Protection of Cultural Heritage - cover II, IBWCh - Laboratory of Metrology p. - 25, IBWCh - p. 31, Textile Research Institute - p. 37, IBWCh - Laboratory of Paper Quality p. - 57, ATH p. - 62, International Conference on the Biodeterioration and Protection of Cultural Heritage - p. 78, IBWCh - Environmental Protection - p. 116, IBWCh - Laboratory of Biodegradation - p. 129, 15th International Triennial of Tapestry - p. 150 & cover III, 2nd YOUNG TEXTILE ART TRIENNIAL YTAT– ŁÓDŹ 2016 - p. 151, 11th National Exhibition of Miniature Textiles - p. 152, 13th National Exhibition of the Polish Tapestry Łódź 2016 - 153. 2 FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2016; Vol. 24, No. 3 (117)