Functional Finishes for Textiles: Improving Comfort, Performance and Protection

Functional Finishes for Textiles: Improving Comfort, Performance and Protection
ISBN-10
0857098454
ISBN-13
9780857098450
Category
Technology & Engineering
Pages
678
Language
English
Published
2014-10-20
Publisher
Elsevier
Author
Roshan Paul

Description

Functional finishes for textiles reviews the most important fabric finishes in the textile industry. It discusses finishes designed to improve the comfort and other properties of fabrics, as well as finishes which protect the fabric or the wearer. Each chapter reviews the role of a finish, the mechanisms and chemistry behind the finish, types of finish and their methods of application, application to particular textiles, testing and future trends. Describes finishes to improve comfort, performance, and protection of fabric or the wearer Examines the mechanisms and chemistry behind different types of finishes and their methods of application, testing and future trends Considers environmental issues concerning functional finishes

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