Functional Finishes for Textiles

Informationen zum Autor Roshan Paul is associated with the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University, Germany. He is also a Professor in the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. He has previously worked in the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain, Clariant, India, LEITAT Technological Center, Spain and Hohenstein Institute, Germany. He is a Chartered Textile Technologist and a Fellow of The Textile Institute (CText FTI), a Chartered Colourist and a Fellow of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (CCol FSDC), a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers (India) (CEng FIE), a Fellow of the Textile Association (India) (FTA), and a Senior Life Member of American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. He is an alumnus of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India. Contact e-mail: paulrosh@yahoo.com Zusammenfassung Functional finishes for textiles reviews the most important fabric finishes in the textile industry. Part 1 Improving comfort and performance: Moisture management and soil release finishes; Thermal regulation finishes; Softening finishes; Easy care finishes; Shrink resistant finishes; Non-slip finishes; Bio-polishing finishes; Medical, cosmetic and odour resistant finishes; Superabsorbent finishes; Self-cleaning finishes. Part 2 Protecting fabrics and wearers: Antimicrobial finishes; Insect repellent finishes; Fire retardant finishes; Water and oil-resistant finishes; UV protection finishes; Radiation protection finishes; Biological and chemical protection finishes; Environmental issues and regulations governing functional finishes.

Zusammenfassung
Functional finishes for textiles reviews the most important fabric finishes in the textile industry.

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Part 1 Improving comfort and performance: Moisture management and soil release finishes; Thermal regulation finishes; Softening finishes; Easy care finishes; Shrink resistant finishes; Non-slip finishes; Bio-polishing finishes; Medical, cosmetic and odour resistant finishes; Superabsorbent finishes; Self-cleaning finishes. Part 2 Protecting fabrics and wearers: Antimicrobial finishes; Insect repellent finishes; Fire retardant finishes; Water and oil-resistant finishes; UV protection finishes; Radiation protection finishes; Biological and chemical protection finishes; Environmental issues and regulations governing functional finishes.