Description
Functional Finishes for Textiles
Improving Comfort, Performance and Protection
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Series
Coordinator: Paul Roshan
Language: EnglishSubjects for Functional Finishes for Textiles:
678 p. · 15x22.8 cm · Hardback
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1: Functional finishes for textiles: an overview
Part One: Improving comfort and performance 2: Thermal regulation finishes for textiles 3: Moisture management and soil release finishes for textiles 4: Softening finishes for textiles and clothing 5: Enzymatic biofinishes for synthetic textiles 6: Commercial shrink-resist finishes for wool 7: Easy care finishes for textiles 8: Self cleaning finishes for textiles 9: Superabsorbent finishes for textiles 10: Medical, cosmetic and odour resistant finishes for textiles
Part Two: Protecting wearers and textiles 11: Insect repellent finishes for textiles 12: Antimicrobial finishes for textiles 13: Hydrophobic and oleophobic finishes for textiles 14: Flame retardant finishes for textiles 15: Ultraviolet protection finishes for textiles 16: Radiation protection finishes for textiles 17: Antistatic and electrically conductive finishes for textiles 18: Biological and chemical protective finishes for textiles 19: Ballistic and impact protection finishes for textiles 20: Environmental and safety issues regarding functional finishes
This book will be an excellent resource for both R&D managers in the textile industry and academic researchers in the area of textiles.
Contact e-mail: paulrosh@yahoo.com
- Describes finishes to improve comfort, performance, and protection of fabric or the wearer
- Examines the mechanisms and chemistry behind different types of finishes and their methods of application, testing and future trends
- Considers environmental issues concerning functional finishes
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