Advances in the Dyeing and Finishing of Technical Textiles

Dr M. L. Gulrajani is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi. He has undertaken more than 50 consultancy projects from various textile industries, published over 150 research papers, edited 24 books, including conference proceedings and has four Indian patents. He is a fellow of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (UK), the Textile Association (India) and is an Honorary Member of the Association of Chemical Technologists (India).

• Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesPart I: Advances in dyes and colourantsChapter 1: Chromic materials for technical textile applicationsAbstract:1.1.1 An overview of chromic materials1.2 Thermochromism1.3 Photochromism1.4 lonochromism1.5 Electrochromism1.6 Miscellaneous chromic materials1.7 Future trends1.8 Sources of further informationChapter 2: Optical effect pigments for technical textile applicationsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Different types of pigments and dyes2.3 Substrate-based effect pigments2.4 Future trendsChapter 3: UV-absorbent, antimicrobial, water-repellent and other types of functional dye for technical textile applicationsAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 High light-fast dyes - dyes with inbuilt UV-absorbing units3.3 Antimicrobial dyes3.4 Water-repellent dyes and other fluorine-containing functional dyes3.5 Biodegradable dyes3.6 Fluorescent dyes and phosphorescent colorants3.7 Future trendsChapter 4: Microencapsulated colourants for technical textile applicationAbstract4.1 Introduction4.2 The fundamentals of microencapsulation technology4.3 Applications in textile printing4.4 Applications in textile processing4.5 Miscellaneous applications of microencapsulated colourants4.6 Commercially available products4.7 Future trendsChapter 5: Regulations relating to the use of textile dyes and chemicalsAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Restricted substances and their regulation5.3 Retailer standards and ecolabels5.4 Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH)5.5 Future trendsPart II: Advances in finishing techniquesChapter 6: Mechanical finishing techniques for technical textilesAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Dry finishing techniques6.3 Calendering6.4 Wet finishing techniques6.5 Mechanical finishing technologies and applications6.6 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 7: Softening treatments for technical textilesAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Methods of softening7.3 Chemistry of softeners7.4 Application of softeners to technical textiles7.5 Effect of softeners on textile properties7.6 Environmental impact of softeners7.7 Measurement of fabric softness7.8 Future trendsChapter 8: The use of enzymatic techniques in the finishing of technical textilesAbstract:8.1 Introduction: use of enzymes in textile finishing8.2 Enzymatic processing of natural fibres8.3 Surface modification and functionalization of synthetic fibres8.4 Application of enzymes in the finishing of technical textiles8.5 Assessment techniques and future trendsChapter 9: The use of surfactants in the finishing of technical textilesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Raw materials for surfactants9.3 Cationic and non-ionic surfactants9.4 Novel surfactants9.5 Applications of surfactants9.6 ConclusionChapter 10: Inkjet printing of technical textilesAbstract10.1 Introduction10.2 Development of printer hardware for inkjet printing of textiles10.3 Ink chemistry for technical textiles10.4 Development of auxiliary equipment and supporting software10.5 Trends in technology development10.6 Technology application10.7 ConclusionChapter 11: Functional finishes to improve the comfort and protection of apparelAbstract11.1 Introduction11.2 Finishes to improve comfort11.3 Finishes to provide protection11.4 Comfort and health issues related to textile finishes11.5 Future trendsChapter 12: The use of nanotechnology in the finishing of technical textilesAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Hydrophobic nano-finishes12.3 Super-hydrophobic nano-finishes12.4 Photocatalytic self-cleaning nano-finishes12.5 Antimicrobial nano-finishesChapter 13: Speciality polymers for the finishing of technical textiles13.1 Introduction13.2 Temperature responsive breathable coatings for smart textiles13.3 Bioactive finishes for protection against biological attack and other medical applications13.4 Finishes for protection against flame and thermal radiation13.5 Repellent, release, hydrophobic and self-cleaning finishes13.6 Finishes for conducting textiles13.7 Other functional finishes13.8 Conclusions and future trendsChapter 14: Application technologies for coating, lamination and finishing of technical textilesAbstract:14.1 Introduction14.2 Coating technology14.3 Roll coating14.4 Lamination methods14.5 Finishing methods14.6 Plasma processing14.7 Plasma system classification14.8 Advances in application of speciality finishes/coatings14.9 Conclusion14.10 AcknowledgementsIndex