High performance technical textiles / edited by Roshan Paul.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents
List of Contributors xi

1 High Performance Technical Textiles: An Overview 1
Roshan Paul

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Application Areas of Technical Textiles 1

1.3 Technical Textiles by Functional Finishing 2

1.4 High Performance Technical Textiles 3

1.5 Conclusion 9

2 Household and Packaging Textiles 11
Pelagia Glampedaki

2.1 Introduction 11

2.2 Textile Materials, Properties, and Manufacturing 11

2.3 High Performance Applications 20

2.4 Testing Methods and Quality Control 23

2.5 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 26

2.6 Conclusion 32

References 32

3 Sports Textiles and Comfort Aspects 37
Ali Harlin, Kirsi Jussila, and Elina Ilen

3.1 Introduction 37

3.2 Textile Fibres 37

3.3 Developments in Yarns 42

3.4 Developments in Fabric Structures 43

3.5 Special Finishes 45

3.6 High Performance Applications 46

3.7 Active Textiles 57

3.8 Smart Textiles and Garments 58

3.9 Testing Methods and Quality Control 61

3.10 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 62

3.11 Conclusion 62

References 62

4 Medical and Healthcare Textiles 69
Nuno Belino, Raul Fangueiro, Sohel Rana, Pelagia Glampedaki, and Georgios Priniotakis

4.1 Introduction 69

4.2 Textile Materials, Structures, and Processes 70

4.3 High Performance Applications of Medical Textiles 72

4.4 Nanotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare 76

4.5 Thermo‐Physiological Comfort of Medical Textiles 81

4.6 Biocompatibility – Bioresorbability – Biostability 83

4.7 Intelligent Medical and Healthcare Textiles 85

4.8 Antimicrobial Textiles 93

4.9 Testing Methods and Quality Control 95

4.10 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 98

4.11 Conclusion 100

References 100

5 Textile Materials for Protective Textiles 107
Ningtao Mao

5.1 Introduction 107

5.2 Performance Requirements of Protective Textiles 109

5.3 High Performance Fibres 110

5.4 High Performance Textile Materials 115

5.5 Thermal Burden and Thermo‐Physiological Comfort 131

5.6 Testing Methods and Standards 138

5.7 Sustainability and Ecological Issues 148

5.8 Conclusion 148

References 149

6 Personal Protective Textiles and Clothing 159
Sumit Mandal, Simon Annaheim, Martin Camenzind, and René M. Rossi

6.1 Introduction 159

6.2 General Aspects of Textile Based PPC 160

6.3 Fibres for PPC 162

6.4 Yarns for PPC 167

6.5 Fabrics for PPC 173

6.6 PPC Fabrication 183

6.7 Key Issues Related to PPC 187

6.8 Conclusion 189

References 189

7 Textiles for Military and Law Enforcement Personnel 197
Christopher Malbon and Debra Carr

7.1 Introduction 197

7.2 Ballistic and Sharp Weapon Protection 197

7.3 Protection from Heat and Flames 203

7.4 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Protective Clothing 206

7.5 Functional Finishing 210

7.6 Conclusion 210

References 211

8 Industrial and Filtration Textiles 215
Tawfik A. Khattab and Hany Helmy

8.1 Introduction 215

8.2 Synthetic and Nanotechnical Fibres 216

8.3 Natural Fibres for Technical Applications 219

8.4 Manufacture of Technical Textiles 221

8.5 Functional Finishing 225

8.6 Textile Reinforced Composite Materials 227

8.7 High Performance Applications 228

8.8 Testing Methods and Quality Control 229

8.9 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 232

8.10 Conclusion 233

References 234

9 Geotextiles and Environmental Protection Textiles 239
Jiří Militký, Rajesh Mishra, and Mohanapriya Venkataraman

9.1 Introduction 239

9.2 Structure and Performance 240

9.3 Fibres for Geotextiles 243

9.4 Geotextiles and Soil 254

9.5 Manufacturing Techniques 260

9.6 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 272

9.7 Conclusion 274

References 275

10 Agrotextiles and Crop Protection Textiles 279
Adriana Restrepo‐Osorio, Catalina Alvarez‐López, Natalia Jaramillo‐Quiceno, and Patricia Fernandez‐Morales

10.1 Introduction 279

10.2 Fibres for Agrotextiles 280

10.3 Textile Structures for Agrotextiles 284

10.4 High Performance Applications 285

10.5 Testing Standards Applicable to Agrotextiles 295

10.6 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 311

10.7 Conclusion 312

References 313

11 Building and Construction Textiles 319
Jordan Tabor and Tushar Ghosh

11.1 Introduction 319

11.2 Architectural Textiles 320

11.3 House Wraps 327

11.4 Insulation 334

11.5 Textile Reinforced Concrete 341

11.6 Sustainability and Ecological Issues 347

11.7 Conclusion 349

References 349

12 Automotive Textiles and Composites 353
Bijoy K. Behera

12.1 Introduction 353

12.2 Mobiltech 354

12.3 Application Areas of Automotive Textiles 355

12.4 Textile Composites for Automobiles 369

12.5 3D Fabrics for Automotive Applications 372

12.6 Comfort Properties of Automotive Interior 376

12.7 Conclusion 379

References 380

13 Marine Textiles and Composites 385
Chi‐wai Kan and Change Zhou

13.1 Introduction 385

13.2 Textiles for Marine Applications 385

13.3 Properties of Textiles for Marine Applications 394

13.4 Marine Textiles and Quality Standards 397

13.5 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 403

13.6 Conclusion 403

Acknowledgement 403

References 403

14 Aeronautical and Space Textiles 407
Sadaf A. Abbasi, Lijing Wang, Mazhar H. Peerzada, and Raj Ladani

14.1 Introduction 407

14.2 Synthetic and Nanotechnical Fibres 408

14.3 Natural and Bast Fibres for Technical Applications 413

14.4 Manufacture of Technical Textiles 415

14.5 Textile Reinforced Composite Materials 420

14.6 Textile Composite Material Finishing 425

14.7 High Performance Applications 426

14.8 Testing Methods and Quality Control 428

14.9 Self‐Healing of Composite Materials 431

14.10 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 432

14.11 Conclusion 432

References 433

15 Wearable and Smart Responsive Textiles 439
Lihua Lou, Weijie Yu, and Seshadri Ramkumar

15.1 Introduction 439

15.2 Characterization of Smart Textiles 440

15.3 Smart Textiles Grouped by Function 440

15.4 Application of Smart Textiles 453

15.5 Sustainability and Ecological Aspects 462

15.6 Conclusion 464

Acknowledgements 464

References 464

Index 475

An authentic resource for the fundamentals, applied techniques, applications and recent advancements of all the main areas of technical textiles

Created to be a comprehensive reference, High Performance Technical Textiles includes the review of a wide range of technical textiles from household to space textiles. The contributors—noted experts in the field from all the continents—offer in-depth coverage on the fibre materials, manufacturing processes and techniques, applications, current developments, sustainability and future trends.

The contributors include discussions on synthetic versus natural fibres, various textile manufacturing techniques, textile composites and finishing approaches that are involved in the manufacturing of textiles for a specific high performance application. Whilst the book provides the basic knowledge required for an understanding of technical textiles, it can serve as a springboard for inspiring new inventions in hi-tech fibres and textiles. This important book:

Contains a unique approach that offers a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing and applications of technical textiles
Includes a general overview to the fundamentals, current techniques, end use applications as well as the most recent advancements
Explores the current standards in the industry and the ongoing research in the field
Offers a comprehensive and single source reference on the topic
Written for academics, researchers and professionals working in textile and related industries, High Performance Technical Textiles offers a systematic, structured, logical and updated source of information for understanding technical textiles.

Roshan Paul is associated with the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. He has previously worked in the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain, Clariant, India, LEITAT Technological Center, Spain and Hohenstein Institute, Germany.

He is a Chartered Textile Technologist and a Fellow of The Textile Institute (CText FTI), a Chartered Colourist and a Fellow of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (CCol FSDC), a Fellow of the Textile Association (India) (FTA), and a Senior Life Member of American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. He is an alumnus of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India.

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