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Applications of nonwovens in technical textiles

Edited by R Chapman, Consultant, UK

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 102

…an important reference for professionals involved in the production, technology and use of nonwoven materials, extending from industries such as the medical textile industry to the apparel sector
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 - focuses on the variety of technical nonwoven applications available and provides a comprehensive overview of both current developments and likely future trends
 - reviews the formulation of various types of nonwovens and examines the influence of fibre and fabric properties on nonwoven performance
 - provides a broad overview of non-woven applications in a variety of different areas from apparel to automotive interiors
 - an examination of nonwovens for both residential and commercial interiors encompasses bedding, upholstery, wall and floor coverings

Nonwovens have been one of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the textiles market. Such fabrics have a broad spectrum of end uses, ranging from medical products to interior textiles. This book focuses on the variety of technical nonwoven applications available.

Opening chapters in part one briefly discuss the fundamental principles of nonwoven fabrics, topics such as the formation of nonwovens and the influence of fibre and fabric properties on nonwoven performance are covered. Part two provides valuable examples of how nonwoven materials can be used in a variety of textile products for apparel, filtration and personal hygiene.

With a collection of international contributors, this book is an important reference for professionals involved in the production, technology and use of nonwoven materials, extending from industries such as the medical textile industry to the apparel sector. It will also be suitable for researchers in academia with an interest in nonwoven fabrics.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

£120.00 / US$205.00 / €145.00

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About the editor

Roger Chapman is a Technical Consultant based in Warwickshire. His background is in innovation in fibres and fabrics, especially for technical textiles. Prior to setting up his own company he was R&D Manager at Courtaulds. He is a chartered textile technologist with degrees in physics and business administration.

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Contents

PART 1 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF NONWOVENS
PART 2 NONWOVEN APPLICATIONS

PART 1 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF NONWOVENS

The formation of dry, wet, spunlaid and other types of nonwovens
A Wilson, Nonwovens Report International, UK
 - Introduction
 - Formation of drylaid nonwovens
 - Wetlaid nonwovens
 - Formation of spunlaid nonwovens
 - Meltblowing of nonwoven fabrics
 - Formation of web bonding technologies
 - Formation of nanofibre nonwovens
 - References

The influence of fibre and fabric properties on nonwoven performance
P P Tsai, The University of Tennessee, USA and Y Yan, South China University of Technology, PR China
 - Background
 - Influence of solidity or packing density (a), and porosity (e) on nonwoven performance
 - Experimentally calculated pore size of nonwovens
 - Pore size distribution
 - Experimentally calculated fibre size of nonwovens
 - Theoretically calculated pore size, air permeability, pressure drop and filtration efficiency
 - Influence of thermal insulating properties on nonwoven performance
 - Influence of filtration efficiency (FE) on nonwoven performance
 - Influence of mechanical properties on nonwoven performance
 - Computer programs for measuring nonwoven performance
 - References

Biodegradable materials for nonwovens
G Bhat, University of Tennessee and D V Parikh, Southern Regional Research Center, USA
 - Introduction
 - Reasons for using biodegradable nonwovens
 - Cotton, hemp and other natural fibres
 - Cotton and flax-based nonwovens
 - Nonwovens from animal fibres
 - Technologies for biodegradable nonwovens
 - Applications of biodegradable nonwovens
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

PART 2 NONWOVEN APPLICATIONS

Flame retardant nonwovens
S Duquesne and S Bourbigot, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille (ENSCL), France
 - Introduction
 - Basics of flame retardancy
 - Different approaches for flame retardant nonwovens
 - Applications of flame retardant nonwovens
 - Conclusion and future trends
 - References

Nonwoven personal hygiene materials and products
J R Ajmeri and C J Ajmeri, Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, India
 - Introduction
 - Types of nonwoven materials for hygiene products
 - Properties of nonwoven hygiene materials
 - Applications of nonwoven hygiene materials
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Nonwovens for consumer and industrial wipes
D Zhang, Textile Research Associates, USA
 - Introduction
 - Key drivers and trends
 - Nonwoven wipes technology
 - End-user applications of nonwoven wipes
 - Regional development of nonwoven wipes
 - Definitions
 - References

Nonwovens in specialist and consumer apparel
B J Collier, The Florida State University, USA
 - Introduction: key issues and properties required for apparel
 - Comfort of nonwovens in specialist and consumer apparel
 - Protection given by nonwovens in specialist and consumer apparel
 - Life cycle of nonwovens in specialist and consumer apparel
 - Types of nonwovens for apparel
 - Applications of nonwovens in specialist and consumer apparel
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Nonwoven textiles for residential and commercial interiors
F Kane, Loughborough University, UK
Introduction. The interior textiles industry. Nonwovens within interiors. Nonwoven textiles in bedding. Nonwoven textiles in upholstery and furnishing. Nonwoven textiles in wall coverings. Nonwoven textiles for floor coverings. Summary. References.

The use of nonwovens as filtration materials
S Zobel and T Gries, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Classification of filters
 - Filtering mechanisms, technical requirements and standards for nonwoven filtration
 - Design of nonwoven filters
 - Common filter designs and applications
 - Future trends
 - References

Nonwoven textiles in automotive interiors
J Y Chen, The University of Texas at Austin, USA
 - Introduction
 - Properties required for automotive textiles
 - Applications
 - Future trends
 - References