Principles of Textile Finishing

1st Edition - April 28, 2017
Author: Asim Kumar Roy Choudhury
Language: English
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Principles of Textile Finishing presents the latest information on textile finishing for industry professionals and researchers who are new to the field. As these processes… Read more

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Principles of Textile Finishing presents the latest information on textile finishing for industry professionals and researchers who are new to the field. As these processes are versatile and varied in their applications, the book provides information on how decisions on finishes and techniques may be made subjectively or based on experience.

In addition, the book presents the desired final properties of textile materials and how they differ widely from product to product, helping finishers who face significant challenges in delivering fabrics that meet the requirements of end-users be successful.

Written by an author who is an expert in the field, and who has with many years of experience in industry and academia, this book provides an accessible introduction to the principles, types, and applications of textile finishes.

1: Introduction to finishing

Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Object of finishing
1.3 Classification of finishes
1.4 Physical finishing
1.5 Functional finishes
1.6 Chemical finishes
1.7 Plasma finishing
1.8 Coated fabric
1.9 Application of chemical finish
1.10 Padding mangle
1.11 Low-pickup padding
1.12 Vacuum slot or suction hydroextractor
1.13 Drying and curing
1.14 Stenter or tenter
1.15 Conclusion

2: Surface finishing

Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Calenders
2.3 Sueding or emerising
2.4 Raising or napping
2.5 Stenter finish
2.6 Conclusions

3: Antishrink finishing

Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Shrinkage
3.3 Shrinkage of woven fabric
3.4 Shrinkage of knitted fabric
3.5 Shrinkage of woollen fabric
3.6 Causes of shrinkage
3.7 Measurement of residual shrinkage
3.8 Shrink-proofing methods
3.9 Sanforising machine
3.10 Rigmel finish
3.11 Confining passage type
3.12 Compactors for knitted fabric
3.13 Conclusion

4: Starch finishing

Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Handle modifier finishes
4.3 Starch
4.4 Starch as a finish
4.5 Composition of finish
4.6 Synthetic polymers
4.7 Mangles
4.8 Cylinder dryers
4.9 Conditioning and damping
4.10 Future trends

5: Acid–alkali finish

Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Theory of mercerisation
5.3 Effects of mercerisation
5.4 Classification of mercerisation processes
5.5 Yarn mercerisation
5.6 Fabric mercerisation
5.7 Slack mercerisation
5.8 Mercerisation of knitwear
5.9 Addition mercerisation
5.10 Control of caustic concentration
5.11 Liquid ammonia mercerisation
5.12 Barium activity number
5.13 Parchmentising or organdie finish
5.14 Conclusions

6: Softening

Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Properties of softeners
6.3 Chemistry of softeners
6.4 Silicone softeners
6.5 Mechanism of action
6.6 Additives
6.7 Estimation of active matter content
6.8 Measurement of softness
6.9 Effect on sewability
6.10 Effect on pilling
6.11 Future trends

7: Repellent finishes

Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Water-repellent versus waterproof
7.3 Easy-care finish
7.4 Theory of wetting
7.5 Theory of repellency
7.6 Water proofing and water repellency
7.7 Repellent finishes
7.8 Soil release finish
7.9 Stain and soil retardancy
7.10 Stain blockers
7.11 Petal effect and lotus effect
7.12 Health hazards
7.13 Test methods
7.14 Future trends

8: Flame- and fire-retardant finishes

Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Definitions of terms
8.3 Flammability of textile fibres
8.4 Flame retardants
8.5 Mechanism of flame retardancy
8.6 FR finishing of cotton
8.7 FR finishing of rayon
8.8 FR finishing of wool
8.9 FR finishing of polyester
8.10 FR finishing of nylon
8.11 FR finishing of acrylic
8.12 FR finishing of polypropylene
8.13 FR finishing of fibre blends
8.14 Afterglow
8.15 Smoke and its reduction
8.16 Test methods
8.17 FR and environment
8.18 Halogen-free FRs

9: Easy-care finishing

Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Definitions
9.3 Reasons for crease formation
9.4 Factors affecting wrinkling
9.5 Prevention of shrinkage and crease
9.6 Resin finishing
9.7 Effects on fabric properties
9.8 Cellulose cross-linkers
9.9 Formaldehyde-based finish
9.10 Formaldehyde-free finishes
9.11 Ionic cross-linking
9.12 Application methods
9.13 Formaldehyde release
9.14 Formaldehyde testing
9.15 Future trends

10: Antistatic and soil-release finishes

Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Generation of static electricity
10.3 Static charges and textile materials
10.4 Human body and static energy
10.5 Measurement of static energy
10.6 Control of static electricity
10.7 Chemistry of antistatic finish
10.8 Static propensity of fibres
10.9 Methods of application
10.10 Performance evaluation
10.11 Soils
10.12 Means of soiling
10.13 Factors affecting soil release
10.14 Detergency and soil release
10.15 Soil-release finishes
10.16 Evaluation of soil release
10.17 Future trends

11: Finishes for protection against microbial, insect and UV radiation

Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Definitions
11.3 Growth of microorganism
11.4 Antimicrobial effect
11.5 Mechanisms
11.6 Means for antimicrobial
11.7 Antimicrobial fibres
11.8 Antimicrobial finishes
11.9 Sanitised finishes
11.10 Fungicidal finishes
11.11 Antibacterial finish
11.12 Various microbial finishes
11.13 Biopolymers
11.14 Application methods
11.15 Antimicrobial dyes
11.16 Test methods
11.17 Insect-resistant finishes
11.18 UV-protective finish
11.19 Future trends

12: Finishing of denim fabrics

Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Denim dyeing
12.3 Selection of denim fabric
12.4 Denim washing
12.5 Processing steps
12.6 Garment washing
12.7 Types of garment washing
12.8 Denim finishing
12.9 Impact on environment
12.10 Future trends

13: Wool and silk finishing processes

Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Felting of wool
13.3 Prevention and control of shrinkage
13.4 Fulling or milling
13.5 Setting
13.6 Fundamentals of silk finishing
13.7 Mechanical finishing of silk
13.8 Chemical finishing of silk
13.9 Conclusions

14: Various ecofriendly finishes

Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Process control
14.3 Biofinishing
14.4 Use of biopolymers
14.5 Energy-saving finishing
14.6 Plasma treatment
14.7 Equipment for LPP
14.8 Future trends

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