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Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles

Edited by M Gulrajani, Indian Institute of Technology, India

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 138

 - discusses important advances in the textile chemical industry
 - considers developments in various dyes and colourants used in the industry, including water repellent, functional and anti-microbial dyes
 - chapters also examine advances in finishing techniques, the use of nanotechnology and speciality polymers in technical textiles
 - an indispensable guide for textile chemists, colour technologists, colour quality inspectors, product developers and textile finishers

The use of distinctive colourants and finishes has a significant impact on the aesthetic appeal and functionality of technical textiles. Advances in the textile chemical industry facilitate production of diverse desirable properties, and are therefore of great interest in the production of textile products with enhanced performance characteristics. Drawing on key research, Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles details important advances in this field and outlines their development for a range of applications.

Part one reviews advances in dyes and colourants, including chromic materials, optical effect pigments and microencapsulated colourants for technical textile applications. Other types of functional dyes considered include UV- absorbent, anti-microbial and water-repellent dyes. Regulations relating to the use of textile dyes are discussed before part two goes on to investigate such advances in finishing techniques as mechanical finishing, softening treatments and the use of enzymes. Surfactants, Inkjet printing of technical textiles and functional finishes to improve the comfort and protection of apparel are also explored. The use of nanotechnology in producing hydrophobic, super-hydrophobic and antimicrobial finishes is dealt with alongside coating and lamination techniques, before the book concludes with a discussion of speciality polymers for the finishing of technical textiles.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles is a comprehensive guide for all those involved in the development, production and application of technical textiles, including textile chemists, colour technologists, colour quality inspectors, product developers and textile finishers.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

£155.00 / US$265.00 / €185.00

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About the editor

Dr M L Gulrajani is a Professor (Emeritus) at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi. He has had over 150 research papers published, edited over 20 books and holds a number of patents to his name.

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Contents

PART 1 ADVANCES IN DYES AND COLOURANTS
PART 2 ADVANCES IN FINISHING TECHNIQUES

PART 1 ADVANCES IN DYES AND COLOURANTS

Chromic materials for technical textiles applications
R M Christie, Heriot-Watt University, UK
 - Introduction
 - Thermochromism
 - Photochromism
 - Ionochromism
 - Electrochromism
 - Miscellaneous chromic materials
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information
 - References

Optical effect pigments for technical textiles applications
N Sekar, Institute of Chemical Technology, India
 - Introduction
 - Different types of pigments and dyes
 - Substrate-based effect pigments
 - Future trends
 - References

UV-absorbent, anti-microbial, water-repellent and other types of functional dye for technical textiles applications
N Sekar, Institute of Chemical Technology, India
 - Introduction
 - High light-fast dyes – dyes with inbuilt UV-absorbing units
 - Antimicrobial dyes
 - Water repellent dyes and other fluorine containing functional dyes
 - Biodegradable dyes
 - Florescent dyes and phosphorescent colorants
 - Future trends
 - References

Microencapsulated colourants for technical textile applications
G Nelson, Burgundy Gold Limited, UK
 - Introduction
 - The fundamentals of microencapsulation technology
 - Applications in textile printing
 - Applications in textile processing
 - Miscellaneous applications of microencapsulated colourants
 - Commercially available products
 - Future trends
 - References

Regulations relating to the use of textile dyes
D M Wakankar, Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd, India
 - Introduction
 - Restricted substances and their regulation
 - Retailer standards and ecolabels
 - Registration, evaluation and authorization of chemicals (REACH)
 - Future trends
 - References

PART 2 ADVANCES IN FINISHING TECHNIQUES

Mechanical finishing techniques for technical textiles
R Senthil Kumar and S Sundaresan, Kumaraguru College of Technology, India
 - Introduction
 - Dry finishing techniques
 - Calendaring
 - Wet finishing
 - Mechanical finishing technologies and applications
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Softening treatments for technical textiles
D Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
 - Introduction
 - Methods of softening
 - Chemistry of softeners
 - Application of softening techniques to technical textiles
 - Effect of softeners on textile properties
 - Environmental impact of softeners
 - Measurement of fabric softness
 - Future trends
 - References

The use of enzymatic techniques in the finishing of technical textiles
R Paul and E Genescà, LEITAT Technological Center, Spain
 - Introduction: use of enzymes in textile finishing
 - Enzymatic processing of natural fibres
 - Surface modification and functionalization of synthetic fibres
 - Application of enzymes in the finishing of technical textiles
 - Assessment techniques and future trends
 - References

The use of surfactants in the finishing of technical textiles
C N Sivaramakrishnan, Anmol Polymers Private Limited, India
 - Introduction
 - Raw materials for surfactants
 - Cationic and non ionic surfactants
 - Novel surfactants
 - Applications of surfactants
 - Conclusion
 - References

Inkjet printing of technical textiles
K Maguire King, [TC]- Textile/Clothing Technology Corporation, USA
 - Introduction
 - Development of printer hardware for inkjet printing of textiles
 - Ink chemistry for technical textiles
 - Development of auxiliary equipment and supporting software
 - Trends in technology development
 - Technology application
 - Conclusion
 - References

Functional finishes to improve the comfort and protection of apparel
R M Cloud, Baylor University, W Cao, California State University – Northridge, USA and G Song, University of Alberta, Canada
 - Introduction
 - Finishes to improve comfort
 - Finishes to provide protection
 - Comfort and health issues related to functional finishes
 - Future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

The use of nanotechnology in the finishing of technical textiles
M L Gulrajani, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
 - Introduction
 - Hydrophobic nano finishes
 - Super-hydrophobic nano finishes
 - Photocatalytic self-cleaning nano finishes
 - Antimicrobial nano finishes
 - References

Speciality polymers for the finishing of technical textiles
M Jassal and A K Agrawal, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
 - Introduction
 - Temperature responsive breathable coatings for smart textiles
 - Bioactive finishes for protection against biological attack and other medical applications
 - Finishes for protection against flame and thermal radiation
 - Repellent, release, hydrophobic and self-cleaning finishes
 - Finishes for conducting textiles
 - Other functional finishes
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Application technologies for coating, lamination and finishing of technical textiles
M Joshi and B S Butola, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
 - Introduction
 - Coating technology
 - Roll coating
 - Lamination methods
 -  Finishing methods
 - Plasma processing
 - Plasma system classification
 - Advances in application of specialty finishes/coatings
 - Conclusion
 - Acknowledgements
 -  References