Functional and Technical Textiles
- 1st Edition - January 30, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Subhankar Maity, Kunal Singha, Pintu Pandit
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 5 9 3 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 5 9 4 - 6
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Request a sales quoteFunctional 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.
- Draws on the latest industry innovations for the production of new smart and technical textile functionality
- Explains best practice for testing and for the quality control of technical textiles
- Provides definitions of key terminologies used in the field and explains the differences between smart and technical textiles
Postgraduate students and researchers working in textiles, with an interest in functional and technical textiles
- 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
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 30, 2023
- No. of pages (Paperback): 858
- No. of pages (eBook): 858
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323915939
- eBook ISBN: 9780323915946
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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, IndiaKS
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, IndiaPP
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).
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Textile Design Department of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Patna campus, Patna, IndiaRead Functional and Technical Textiles on ScienceDirect