ISBN: 81-901033-4-2
Hardbound: 418 pages
...important contributions to the literature and will be useful to both industrial and academic textile technologists worldwide.
...will also serve as a valuable reference work for students, academics and researchers in the field of textiles and apparel.
...fairly comprehensive and the chapters have been written by eminent scientists who are recognized authorities in their own fields.
..aims to give a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art methods including their scientific basis and their applications...
| Chapter Number | Chapter Title | Contributor(s) | Sections |
| Chapter 1 | TECHNICAL TEXTILES: AN OVERVIEW | Dr. V. K. Kothari Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110 016 India |
Introduction
Classification of Technical Textiles Market Size Useful Fibre Properties for Technical Textiles Commodity Fibres for Technical Textile Applications Nanofibres High Performance Fibres Inorganic Fibres for Technical Textiles Indian Technical Textile Scenario Concluding Remarks |
| Chapter 2 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL KNITTED STRUCTURES FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES APPLICATIONS | Dr. S.C. Anand
Professor of Technical Textiles Centre for Materials Research and Innovation (CMRI) The University of Bolton Deane Road Bolton, BL3 5AB UK |
Introduction Knitted Technical Textiles Medical Textiles Geotextiles Sportswear Textiles Safety and Protective Textiles Knitted Spacer Fabrics General Warp Knitted Spacer Fabrics Knitting Construction Fabric Properties/Product Applications Knitting Equipment Weft Knitted Spacer Fabrics Knitting Constructions Knitting Equipment Research in Spacer Structures Conclusions |
| Chapter 3 | COATED FABRIC TECHNOLOGY FOR DESIGN AND FASHION | Dr. Luigi Chierichetti Giovanni Crespi 20025 Legnano (MI) Italia Viale Pasubio 38 Italy Prof. N. K. Sharma Amrit Srl Via Roma, 79 Cardano Al Campo (VA) Italy |
Introduction Raw Materials PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride – CH2-CHCl-) Polyurethanes Acrylics Silicones Methods for Application of Polymers on Substrates Knife Coating Other Coating Aspects/Subsequent Processes after Application of Polymers Coating Processes Direct Coating Transfer or Indirect Coating Solvent Coagulation Coating Foam Coating with Water-based Polymers Performance of Coating Process Coating Substrates Woven Fabrics Knitted Fabrics Nonwovens Finishing Processes Printing and Lacquering Embossing Bonding of Coated Fabrics Metalized Effects Crushing Emerising Other Finishing Processes Quality Control of PVC and PU Coated Fabrics Fabric Thickness Fabric Weight Breaking Strength and Elongation Tear Strength Peeling Strength Stitch Tear Strength Gelation MEK (Methylethylketone) Resistance Wear and Abrasion Resistence Flex Resistance Resistance to Hydrolysis Colour Fastness Washing Dimensional Stability Water Absorption and Desorption Water Vapour Permeability (WVP) Water Vapour Absorption (WVA) Water Vapour Coefficient (WVC) Slipperiness Stickiness or Blocking Product Characteristics versus Applications Applications of Coated Fabrics |
| Chapter 4 | OPTICAL SENSOR EMBEDDED TEXTILES | Dr. Subhas Ghosh Professor/Program Director Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising School of Technology Studies Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan, MI 48197 U.S.A |
Introduction Optical Fibre and Sensors Splice EFPI Sensor LPG Sensor Bragg Grating Sensor Optical Sensor Embedded Woven Fabric Fabric Testing and Result |
| Chapter 5 | TEXTILE STRUCTURES FOR ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Dr. R. Alagirusamy Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110 016 India |
Introduction Hybrid Yarns Types of Hybrid Yarns Textile Preforms Woven Preforms Knitted Preforms Braided Preforms Stitched Preforms Nonwoven Preforms Properties of Textile Preforms Summary |
| Chapter 6 | AIR FILTRATION | Apurba Das Associate Professor Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology Hauz Khas New Delhi-110 016 India |
Introduction Filtration Mechanisms Textile Filter Medium Air Filtration Parameters Air Filter Performance Evaluation Air Filter Requirements Factors Affecting Filtration Performance |
| Chapter 7 | MEDICAL TEXTILE DEVICES FOR HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE | Dr. S Rajendran
Centre for Materials Research and Innovation (CMRI) The University of Bolton Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB UK Dr. S.C. Anand Professor of Technical Textiles Centre for Materials Research and Innovation (CMRI) The University of Bolton Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB UK |
Introduction Classification of Medical Textiles Medical Fibres Degradable, Non-degradable and Resorbable Fibres Speciality Medical Fibres Medical Devices Wound care Dressings Hi-tech Wound Dressings Role of Bandages in Medicine Venous Leg Ulcers and Treatment Implantable Products Healthcare and Hygiene Medical Devices Infection Control Barrier Hospital Textiles Hospital Protective Garments Testing of Protective Garments Antimicrobial Activity |
| Chapter 8 | COMPRESSION BANDAGES | S. Ghosh, A. Mukhopadhyay and M. Sikka
Department of Textile Technology National Institute of Technology By-Pass Road, P.O. REC Jalandhar-144 027, Punjab India |
Introduction Bandage Classification, Construction and Performance Bandage Classification Bandage Construction Performance of Compression Bandaging Material and Garments Role of Compression and Utility of Compression Bandages Different Diseases/Disorders Utility of Bandage Material Pressure Requirement for Different Diseases Physiological Effects of Graduated Compression Level of Pressure Importance of Pressure Uniformity Problems Associated with Abnormal Pressures Sub-bandage Pressure and Factors Affecting the Pressure Sub-bandage Pressure and Laplace Law Factors Influencing the Sub-bandage Pressure Conclusions |
| Chapter 9 | TESTING OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES | R.K. Sarkar and Manisha A. Hira SASMIRA Sasmira Marg Worli, Mumbai – 400 025 India |
Introduction Pre-Requisites for Testing of Textiles Standard Test Methods Sampling and Quality Control Environmental Test Standards Common Tests for Technical Textiles Testing of Fibres Testing of Yarns Testing of Fabrics Evaluation Techniques of Geotextiles Introduction Testing of Geotextiles Evaluation of Automotive Textiles Introduction Auto Interior Textiles Tyre Cord Seat Belt Airbag Evaluation of Medical Textiles Introduction Sutures Vascular Grafts Wound care Products Bandages Healthcare Garments Incontinence Products Evaluation of Protective Textiles Introduction Thermal Protective Clothing Flame Resistant Protective Clothing Chemical Protective Clothing Ballistic Protection Textiles for Mechanical Protection Textiles for Cleanroom Electrical Protective Clothing Sports Textiles Introduction Mechanical Properties of Elastic Textile Materials Comfort Properties of Sports Textiles |