Understanding and Improving the Durability of Textiles

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Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

Introduction

Part I: Aspects of textile durability

Chapter 1: The influence of fabric construction and fibre type on textile durability: woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Woven, knitted and nonwoven fabric structures

1.3 Fibre and yarn properties that affect fabric durability

1.4 Durability of woven, knitted and nonwoven fabric structures

1.5 Durability of technical textiles: medical and breathable textiles

1.6 Future trends

1.7 Sources of further information and advice

1.8 Acknowledgement

Chapter 2: Strength properties of fabrics: understanding, testing and enhancing fabric strength

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Principles of fabric strength and its influence on durability

2.3 Methods for testing fabric strength

2.4 Factors affecting fabric strength

2.5 Approaches to enhance fabric strength

2.6 Examples of durable textiles

2.7 Future trends

Chapter 3: Dimensional stability of fabrics: resistance to shrinkage and other dimensional changes

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Types of shrinkage

3.3 Treatments to maximise dimensional stability in fabrics

3.4 Case study: minimising shrinkage in knitted fabrics

3.5 Future trends

Chapter 4: Durable press treatments to improve the durability and wrinkle resistance of cotton and other fabrics

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Development of durable press reagents

4.3 Properties affected by durable press treatments and other methods to improve durability

4.4 Recent developments and future trends

Chapter 5: Colour fastness

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Principles of colour fastness

5.3 Colour fastness and dye-fibre system mechanism

5.4 Testing colour fastness

5.5 Applications and examples of colour fastness tests

5.6 Future trends

5.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 6: Effects of light exposure on textile durability

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 The influence of sunlight on natural fibres

6.3 The influence of sunlight on synthetic and high performance textiles

6.4 The process of photochemical destruction of textile materials

6.5 Assessing the durability of textiles to light exposure

6.6 Methods for improving the durability of textiles exposed to light

6.7 Future trends

Chapter 7: Testing textile durability

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Durability in textiles

7.3 Textile test methods

7.4 Testing strength and abrasion resistance

7.5 Testing for color loss in use

7.6 Testing the effects of laundering on fabric properties

7.7 Conclusions

Part II: Durability of particular types of textiles

Chapter 8: Durable antimicrobial textiles: types, finishes and applications

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Microbial degradation of natural fibers

8.3 Microbial degradation of synthetic fibers

8.4 Antimicrobial treatments for textiles

8.5 Applications of antimicrobial finishes: the example of medical textiles

8.6 Future trends and conclusions

8.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 9: Durability of protective clothing

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Testing the durability of protective clothing

9.3 Other factors that can affect the durability of protective clothing

9.4 Future trends and conclusions

Chapter 10: Durability of historic textiles

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Main durability issues that affect historic textiles

10.3 Durability of different fibres and fabrics

10.4 Physical context, environment and storage conditions

10.5 Conservation of historic textiles

10.6 Case studies of historic textiles

10.7 Conclusion

Chapter 11: Silk durability and degradation

Abstract:

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Key issues for silk durability

11.3 Deterioration of silk

11.4 Methods to improve the durability of silk

11.5 The impact of treatments to improve the durability of silk

11.6 Future trends

11.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 12: Durable geotextiles

Abstract:

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Durability of nonwoven geotextiles in chemical and waste leachate solutions

12.3 Protection performance of nonwoven geotextiles in waste landfill

12.4 Weatherability of woven geotextiles for soft ground improvement

12.5 Durability of nonwoven geotextiles in simulated seawater solution

12.6 Conclusions

Index