Functional and Technical Textiles

1st Edition - January 30, 2023
Editors: Subhankar Maity, Kunal Singha, Pintu Pandit
Language: English
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Functional and Technical Textiles covers recent advances in technology, properties and performance of high-tech yarns and structures and their applications in different sectors of the smart and technical textile fields. Applications, including many that go beyond apparel, where high tech and functional structural fabrics are used as reinforcements for composites, medical implants and geotextiles are covered. The book also describes the latest technologies for producing versatile products for these diversified applications. Finally, the book makes a survey of the latest research in technical textiles and its various structures, properties and applications in composites, medical textiles, geotextiles, industrial textiles, and more.

Cover
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
1: Introduction to functional and technical textiles
Abstract
1.1: Introduction
1.2: AgroTech (AGRO textiles)
1.3: BuildTech (construction textiles)
1.4: ClothTech (clothing textiles)
1.5: Sewing threads
1.6: GeoTech (GEO textiles)
1.7: HomeTech (home textiles)
1.8: InduTech (industrial textiles)
1.9: Meditech (medical textiles)
1.10: MobilTech (automotive textiles)
1.11: OekoTech
1.12: PackTech (packaging textiles)
1.13: ProTech (protective textiles)
1.14: SporTech (sports textiles)
1.15: Summary
References
2: Advances in medical textiles
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Market trends for medical textiles
2.3: Fibers that are widely used for advanced medical textiles
2.4: Antimicrobial agents used in medical textile applications
2.5: Advances in the antimicrobial assessment of medical fabrics
2.6: Fabric structures widely used in medical textiles
2.7: Smart textiles and advanced 3D-shaped structures for biomedical applications
2.8: Smart wearable technologies for monitoring health
2.9: Additive manufacturing: 3D-printed structures for biomedical applications
2.10: A case study on 3D-printed textiles for biomedical applications
2.11: Conclusions
2.12: Further resources
Appendix: Supplementary material
References
3: Advances in ballistic protection
Abstract
Acknowledgments
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Raw materials for ballistics
3.3: Types of impact loading
3.4: Standards and testing
3.5: Impact theory
3.6: Ballistic structures
3.7: Protective finishes
3.8: Nanoballistic structure
3.9: Ballistic fabrics
3.10: Analysis and modeling on ballistic structures
3.11: Failure modes
3.12: Repair of ballistic structures
3.13: Challenges and future trends
3.14: Conclusion
Sources of further information and advice
References
4: Design of a military protective suit against biological agents
Abstract
Declaration of conflicting interests
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Protection requirements against by BWAs
4.3: Design features
4.4: Theoretical models
4.5: Future outlook
4.6: Conclusion
References
5: Sustainable approach toward antibacterial textiles
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Functional properties
5.3: Anthraquinone
5.4: Betalain
5.5: Carotenoids
5.6: Pyridine-based plants
5.7: Conclusion
References
6: Advances in ultraviolet (UV) ray blocking textiles
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Ultraviolet radiation
6.3: Textiles and UV radiation
6.4: UV protective technical textiles
6.5: Conclusions
References
7: Advances in waterproof technologies in textiles
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Wetting theory
7.3: Chemistry and mechanism of water-repellent finishes
7.4: Development of waterproof textiles
7.5: Advancement in waterproof and water-repellent technology
7.6: Conclusions
References
8: Interactive smart textile fabrics
Abstract
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Background context
8.3: Materials and methods
8.4: Result and discussion
8.5: Conclusion
References
9: Textile fabrics and ferrite-loaded composite materials for electromagnetic-shielding applications
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Mechanism of electromagnetic shielding
9.3: Coated shielding fabrics
9.4: Shielding fabrics by addition of conductive fibers/yarn
9.5: Ferrite loaded polymer composites as electromagnetic shield
9.6: Scope for future work
9.7: Conclusion
References
10: Progress in physiological textile sensors for biomedical applications
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Textile electrode sensors
10.3: Breathing rate monitoring sensors
10.4: Body temperature sensors
10.5: Blood oxygenation monitoring
10.6: Multifunctional sensors
10.7: Data processing
10.8: Data and power transmission
10.9: Discussion and recommendations
10.10: Conclusion
References
11: Textile fibrous media for liquid filtration
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Probable solution in terms of existing technology
11.3: Surface water treatment with filter
11.4: Filtration theories
11.5: Textile porous media for liquid filtration
11.6: Application of colloidal filtration theory for textile materials
11.7: Conclusion
References
12: Textiles for heat generation
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Classification of heat-generating textiles
12.3: Electrically heated textiles materials
12.4: Heating textiles without any external energy source
12.5: Development of insulative textile materials (for retaining thermal property)
12.6: Different commercial heating garment
12.7: Conclusion
References
13: Silica aerogel based high thermal insulation materials
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Native silica aerogels
13.3: Hybrid silica aerogels
13.4: Modern thermal insulative materials for clothing and footwear
13.5: Silica aerogel for clothing and footwear
13.6: Silica aerogel fibers and silica aerogel nanocomposites
13.7: Silica aerogel on the market
13.8: Conclusion and prospects
References
14: Moisture management and wicking behavior of textiles
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Wetting and spontaneous absorption of liquid moisture by porous structure
14.3: Wicking behavior and liquid water transfer properties of textiles
14.4: Moisture vapor transmission through textiles
14.5: Theoretical and empirical models of vapor permeability of porous media
14.6: Relationship between textile structure, air permeability, and vapor permeability
14.7: The role of moisture transfer and wicking on clothing comfort
14.8: Moisture management in technical textiles
14.9: Conclusions
References
15: Use of piezoelectric polymers for smart textiles
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Piezoelectric generators
15.3: Piezoelectricity
15.4: Basic piezoelectric constants
15.5: Measuring and enhancing piezoelectric constant (d33)
15.6: Piezoelectric materials
15.7: Piezoelectric polymer
15.8: Enhancing method to increase β-phase formation of PVDF
15.9: Piezoelectric textiles
15.10: Wearable piezoelectric generators based on piezoelectric polymers
15.11: Washable wearable generators
15.12: Conclusion
References
16: Implantable medical devices by using textile materials
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Properties of ideal implant
16.3: Biological responses upon insertion of an implant
16.4: Properties of implant materials
16.5: Textile materials as an implant
16.6: Conclusion
16.7: Future scope
References
17: Auxetic textiles
Abstract
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Principle and mechanism of auxetic materials
17.3: Geometrical structures used for auxetic materials
17.4: Auxetic materials
17.5: Auxetic braided structure
17.6: Woven auxetic textile
17.7: Nonwoven auxetic fabric
17.8: Knitted auxetic materials
17.9: Auxetic composites
17.10: Testing of auxetic fabrics
17.11: Application of auxetic textile materials
17.12: Summary and future of auxetic textiles
References
18: Synthesis and application of pH-responsive polymer for hygienic application in textiles
Abstract
18.1: Introduction
18.2: Synthesis of pH-responsive polymer
18.3: Characterization by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy
18.4: Conclusion
References
19: Lignocellulosic biowaste for composite applications
Abstract
19.1: Introduction
19.2: Lignocellulosic biomass
19.3: Conclusion
References
20: Recent advances in the development of chromic textiles
Abstract
20.1: Introduction
20.2: Chromic materials
20.3: Photochromic textiles
20.4: Halochromic textiles
20.5: Thermochromic textiles
20.6: Electrochromic textiles
20.7: Conclusion and future perspectives
References
21: Comfort and fit of ballistic armor
Abstract
21.1: Introduction
21.2: General structure
21.3: Protection consideration
21.4: Comfort consideration
21.5: New structural features
21.6: Innovations in new materials
21.7: Conclusion
References
22: Testing and evaluation of technical textiles
Abstract
22.1: Introduction
22.2: Testing of geotextiles
22.3: Testing of filtration fabrics
22.4: Testing of flame-retardant fabrics
22.5: Testing of ballistic protective clothing
22.6: Testing of acoustic fabrics
22.7: Testing of compression bandages
22.8: Testing of automotive textiles
22.9: Summary
References
23: Testing and evaluation of functional textiles
Abstract
23.1: Introduction
23.2: Protection function
23.3: Comfort function
23.4: Medical function
23.5: Intelligent function
23.6: Conclusion
References
24: Sustainability in functional and technical textiles
Abstract
24.1: Introduction
24.2: Sustainable design and engineering in functional and technical textiles
24.3: (Multi)functionality in textiles and clothing
24.4: Technical clothing and nonclothing textiles all around us
24.5: Changing consumer needs from special to every-day technical textiles
24.6: Pillars and principles of sustainable development of technical textiles and clothing
24.7: Functional technical textiles sustainability and Industry 4.0
24.8: Summary
References
Index

Subhankar Maity

Dr. Subhankar Maity is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Textile Technology in Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute, India. He has more than 10 years of industrial, teaching and research experience. His current teaching areas are technical textiles; structure and properties of fibres; statistical quality control in textile industry; knitting technology, and fabric formation. His main research focuses on conductive polymer coated textiles; graphene-based textiles; MXene based electro-conductive textiles; heat transfer behaviour of fibrous/polymeric materials and related functional textiles. He has more than 50 publications and has edited and authored for leading refereed journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant professor of Knitting, The Department of Textile Technology, Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute, Kanpur, India

Kunal Singha

Kunal Singha is an assistant professor and course coordinator at the Department of Textile Design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna, India. His primary research focus is on sustainable textile, quality, supply and manufacturing chain. He has written more than eighty papers/book chapters/conference proceedings headed by many reputed national/international publishing houses. He is a member of the Textile Association of India, Institute of Engineers and Society of Dyers & Colorists.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant professor and course coordinator, Department of Textile Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna, India

Pintu Pandit

Dr. Pintu Pandit is an Assistant Professor at the Textile Design Department of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, India. He received his Ph. D (Tech.) degree in Fibres and Textile Processing Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology, India. He obtained the IEI Young Engineers Award in 2020 from the Institute of Engineers (India) and Young Educator & Scholars Award in 2021 from the NFED (India). He has several research, review, and book chapter publications for national and international Scopus indexed journals in the areas of: Best out of waste; sustainability in textile and fashion; low-cost sustainable markets; natural dyeing; multifunctional finishing; graphene; atmospheric plasma technology, and nanotechnology. He has edited books for numerous prestigious publishers, including Woodhead publications (Elsevier). He has also published a series of chapters on “Graphene as a Wonder Material” in the Journal of Textile Association (TAI).

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Assistant Professor, Textile Design Department of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Patna campus, Patna, India

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