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Waterproof and Water Repellent Textiles and Clothing
- 1st Edition - November 15, 2017
- Editor: John T Williams
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 1 2 1 2 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 1 0 1 1 3 4 - 8
Waterproof and Water Repellent Textiles and Clothing provides systematic coverage of the key types of finishes and high performance materials, from conventional wax and silicone,… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWaterproof and Water Repellent Textiles and Clothing provides systematic coverage of the key types of finishes and high performance materials, from conventional wax and silicone, through controversial, but widely used fluoropolymers and advanced techniques, such as atmospheric plasma deposition and sol-gel technology. The book is an essential resource for all those engaged in garment development, production and finishing, and for academics engaged in research into apparel technology and textile science. Rapid innovation in this field is driving new performance demands in many areas, including the sporting and military sectors.
However, another innovation driver is the regulatory framework in the USA, Europe and globally, addressing both health concerns (e.g. with PFOS / PFOA) and environmental impacts (e.g. C8 fluorocarbon finishes). Both of these aspects are fully covered, along with the replacement materials / technologies currently available and under development.
In addition, oleophobic and multifunctional coatings are discussed, as are aspects of performance, testing and applications in sportswear, protective clothing, and footwear.
- Introduces innovative materials and technologies, exploring their current and potential use across different sectors
- Provides expert guidance on the health and environmental aspects of key waterproof materials and coatings and their associated regulations
- Demystifies testing processes and design principles
Producers of waterproof and water repellent textiles and chemical agents; academics / researchers in textile finishing; undergraduate and graduate students in textile engineering
- No. of pages: 586
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 15, 2017
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Hardback ISBN: 9780081012123
- eBook ISBN: 9780081011348
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John T Williams
Dr John T. Williams has published numerous scientific papers and several book chapters dealing with protective clothing. Dr Williams has also presented numerous academic lectures internationally. He is a member of many groups including Euratex and TechniTex.
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Presented numerous academic lectures internationallyRead Waterproof and Water Repellent Textiles and Clothing on ScienceDirect