Advances in Functional and Protective Textiles

Advances in Functional and Protective Textiles explores the latest research in the use of textile materials for protective clothing. The book’s international roster of researchers in industry and academia describe innovative applications in defense, medical, sports, fire protection, radiation protection, and more. This book is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to produce textiles with self-cleaning, antimicrobial, super-hydrophobic, UV-protective, insect repellant, flame retardant or anti-felting properties. Particular attention is given to textile fibers, including cotton, wool, viscose, and other synthetic fibers whose properties solve many problems. Sustainable approaches to the processing of textiles for protective properties are also addressed, as are hazards.

Introduces the advanced testing and modeling methods that are necessary for the production of protective textilesDescribes the properties of the latest advanced chemicals and materials used to make protective textiles and clothingCovers every step in the development of protective clothing, from the engineering of novel materials, to advanced fabrication methodologies and applications

1. Sol-gel technique for protective textile and clothing 2. Cold plasma coating technology for protective textiles 3. Thermo-responsive shape memory polymers for textiles 4. Fire resistant behaviour of cellulosic textile material functionalized with wastage plant bio-molecules 5. Latest progresses in wrinkle-resistant finishing of cotton with polycarboxylic acids 6. CBRN textiles: current scenario and the way forward 7. Smart conductive textiles 8. Aroma textiles 9. Imparting self-cleaning ability in textiles 10. Advanced nano fibrous membranes as personal use colorimetric sensors for toxic chemicals 11. Advanced UV protection agents for protective textiles and clothing 12. Advanced bulletproof, stab and spike resistant textiles 13. Medical textiles 14. Advanced insect repellent agents for protective textiles and clothing 15. Application of silk and its proteins in bio-medical applications 16. Advanced flame retardant agents for protective textiles and clothing 17. Energy generating textile 18. Advanced EMI shielding textiles and clothing 19. Textile-based energy storage 20. The recent advances in nanotechnologies for textile functionalisation 21. Sustainable colorants for protective textiles