http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39381 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:48:03 GMT 2026-07-25T23:48:03Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39502 Possibilities for the application of renewable energy sources in rural areas Drakulovic, Vesna; Mihajlovic, Višnja; Cugalj, Jovana; Jovana, Una Horváth, Csaba This paper explores the possibilities of applying renewable energy sources (RES) in rural areas of the Republic of Serbia, aiming to increase energy efficiency, reduce environmental pollution, and promote sustainable development. By analyzing the characteristics of rural areas, demographic indicators, and the current state of agricultural holding, the paper identifies key potentials and challenges in the use of RES. Special attention is given to solar energy, wind energy, biomass, biogas, and geothermal energy, as well as their technical possibilities and practical applications in agriculture and households. Based on a survey on the awareness of rural populations regarding renewable energy sources, the study analyses attitudes, knowledge levels, and readiness for investment in RES. The results show significant potential for the development of renewable energy in rural areas of Serbia, emphasizing the need for greater education, institutional support, and financial incentives. This paper concludes that integrating renewable energy sources can contribute to the development of sustainable and energy-independent rural communitas. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39502 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39500 Measuring the shape-changing ability of textiles by drape test with angular sample-holding table Oroszlány, Gabriella; Halász, Marianna; Borka, Zsolt Horváth, Csaba The goal of this work was to make the results of the drape measurement clearer. Draping is a 3D, complex shape change caused by gravity. It characterizes the ability of textiles, with low bending stiffness to adapt to the shape of an object in a complex way. In a draping test, a circular sample is placed on a circular sample-holding table, its edges are allowed to bend down, and then the draping coefficient and the number of waves are calculated based on its planar projection. However, both factors have a large standard deviation, and strangely, the number of waves is not unambiguous. In our research, we replaced the circular table with regular, polygonal sample-holding tables of 3-15 corners, which had the same area. We compared the results obtained on the polygonal sample-holding tables with the results measured on the circular table. In our article, we present the course of the research, the testing equipment, the tested 7 types of fabrics, and the results obtained. Our results prove that with the use of a polygonal sample-holding table, the number of waves can be clear, the size and arrangement of the waves can be uniform, and so the uncertainty of the measurement results can be reduced. Based on the data, the optional use of the hexagonal sample-holding table can be recommended, especially for comparative testing of fabrics for the same purpose. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39500 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39498 Denim upcycling and the revival of craft techniques: a sustainable approach to contemporary fashion Kolarov, Milica; Pešić, Marija; Nemeša, Ineta; Đurđić, Danka; Bozoki, Valentina Horváth, Csaba The textile industry has a significant negative impact on the environment, as exemplified by the production of a single pair of jeans, which requires approximately 3,500 liters of water and releases around 33.4 kg of CO₂ into the atmosphere—contributing to the acceleration of climate change in the long term. Moreover, this type of production relies heavily on the use of harmful chemical substances, which can cause various health problems for workers who are directly exposed to them. Improper disposal of these chemicals into the environment can lead to the pollution of waterways and ecosystems. In a world increasingly confronted with the consequences of overconsumption and environmental degradation, unique, handcrafted clothing is emerging as an important factor in sustainable development, standing in contrast to the widespread influence of fast fashion. Such garments are not merely an aesthetic choice, but also a profound ethical and ecological decision made by the individual. The aim of this paper is to present the process of creating garments using traditional textile enhancement techniques such as patchwork, macramé, smocking, natural fabric dyeing, and redesign. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39498 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39492 Thermo- Insulation Materials For Textile Good Manufacturing Nemeša, Ineta; Pešić, Marija; Đurđić, Danka Horváth, Csaba Different thermo- insulation materials are used manufacturing garments and other textile goods to create a layer of trapped air to retain heat of a human body. The insulation materials can be divided into two groups: flat 2D materials and free fibres. On the bases of the origin, there are available natural material waddings and synthetic fibre waddings. Cotton, silk, wool and down as wadding materials have longest application. They can ensure different comfort level and properties. Polyester waddings are used starting from 20th. They are hydrophobic and cheaper than the most part of natural origin waddings. Sustainable and advanced wadding materials improve performances to reduce negative properties of both, traditional natural and synthetic origin waddings. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14044/39492 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z