Functional textiles for improved performance, protection and health /
The textile industry is increasingly based on ongoing innovation and development of higher performance products, and the field of functional textiles is no exception. This book explores the development of textiles with a wide range of functions, with the aim of improving the performance of the produ...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford :
Woodhead Publishing,
[2011]
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| Series: | Woodhead publishing in textiles ;
no. 120. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Part 1 Functional textiles and clothing for improved performance and protection: Improved textile functionality through surface modifications-- Antistatic and conductive textiles-- Ultraviolet protection of clothing-- 3D body imaging and fit for functional textiles-- Flame retardant functional textiles-- Functional shape memory textiles-- Thermo-regulating textiles with phase change materials-- Infrared functional textiles-- Functional smart textiles using stimuli-sensitive polymers-- Development and design of performance swimwear-- Key elements of protection for military textiles-- Developments in clothing protection technology. Part 2 Functional textiles for improved medical and health purposes: New developments in functional medical textiles and their mechanism of action-- Improving superhydrophobic coatings for textiles through chemical modifications-- Improving superhydrophobic textile materials-- Antibacterial textile materials for medical applications-- Antibacterial colorants for textiles-- Pyrethroid-laden textiles for protection from biting insects-- Improving the functionality of clothing through novel pesticide protection-- Biomechanics in skin-clothing interactions-- Transdermal permeation of textile dyes and chemicals.