Chemical Finishing of Textiles
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With about twenty different types of chemical finishes and several thousand finishing agents, chemical finishing professionals require a solid basis of textile chemical knowledge and technical understanding, as well as some practical experience. Chemical Finishing of Textiles fulfills this need by describing all of the important types of chemical finishers and emphasizing the fundamentals rather than specific recipe and procedure proposals. It covers the advantages and disadvantages, application conditions, compatibility and combinability, testing methods, and practical tips of every important type of chemical finish. The text pays particular attention to the interplay between chemical structures and the effects of finishing products.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL FINISHING
Wet and Dry or Chemical and Mechanical Finishing
- The Challenge and Charm of Chemical Finishing
- Importance of Chemical Finishing
- References
CHEMICAL FINISHING PROCESSES
Introduction
- Application of Chemical Finishes
- Drying Wet Textiles
- Curing Chemical Finishes
- Coating and Laminating
- References
- Appendix 2.1
SOFTENING FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanisms of the Softening Effect
- Typical Softened Textiles Articles
- Product Types and their Chemistry
- Schematic Comparison of Important Properties of Softeners
- Compatibility and Combinability
- Evaluation and Testing Methods
- Particulars of and Troubleshooting Softening Finishes
- References
HAND BUILDING FINISHES
Introduction
- Definitions and Terms
- The Hand Building Effect
- Examples of Textiles with Hand Building Finishes
- Typical Hand Builder Chemistry
- Evaluation Methods
- Troubleshooting
- References
EASY-CARE AND DURABLE PRESS FINISHES OF CELLULOSICS
Introduction
- Mechanisms of Easy-Care and Durable Press Finishing
- Examples of Textiles with Easy-Care and Durable Press Finishes
- Chemistry of Easy-Care and Durable Press Finishes
- Application Methods
- Compatibility with Other Finishes
- Evaluation Methods
- Troubleshooting and Practical Problems
- References
REPELLENT FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanisms of Repellency
- Repellent Chemistry
- Evaluation of Textile Treated with Repellent Finishes
- Troubleshooting Repellent Finishes and Particularities
- References
SOIL-RELEASE FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanisms of Soil Release
- Soil Release Chemistry
- Evaluation of Soil Release
- Troubleshooting for Soil Release Finishes
- References
FLAME-RETARDANT FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanisms of Flame Retardancy
- Flame Retardant Chemistry
- Flame Retardants for Cellulose
- Flame Retardants for Wool
- Flame Retardants for Polyester
- Flame Retardants for Nylon
- Flame Retardants for Other Fibres
- Flame Retarding Fibre Blends
- Novel Approach to Flame Retardancy: Intumescents
- Evaluation of Flame Retardants
- Troubleshooting Flame Retardant Finishes and Particularities
- References
NON-SLIP FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanisms of Non-Slip Finishes
- Chemisty of Non-Slip Finishes
- Application Methods and Combinability
- Evaluation of Non-Slip Finishes
- Troubleshooting Non-Slip Finishes
- References
ANTISTATIC FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanisms of Antistatic Finishes
- Chemistry of Antistatic Finishes
- Conductive Fibres
- Evaluation of Antistatic Finishes
- Troubleshooting Antistatic Finishes and Particularities
- References
ANTI-PILLING FINISHES
Introduction
- Pilling Mechanism
- Mechanisms and Chemistry of Anti-Pilling Finishes
- Evaluation of Anti-Pilling Finishes
- Troubleshooting Anti-Pilling Finishes and Compatibility
- References
ELASTOMERIC FINISHES
Introduction
- Elastomeric Mechanism
- Chemistry of Elastomeric finishes
- Evaluation of Elastomeric finishes
- Troubleshooting Elastomeric Finishes and Particularities
- References
FINISHES TO IMPROVE COLOUR FASTNESS
Introduction
- Improved Wet Fastness
- Improved Light Fastness
- Improved Crocking and Rubbing Fastness
- References
ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTION FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanism of UV Protection
- Chemistry of UV Protection Finishes
- Evaluation of UV Protection Finishes
- Troubleshooting UV Protection Finishes and Combinability
- References
ANTIMICROBIAL FINISHES
Introduction
- Properties of an Effective Antimicrobial Finish
- Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Finishes
- Chemistry of Antimicrobial Finishes
- Evaluation of Antimicrobial Finishes
- Troubleshooting Antimicrobial Finishes
- References
INSECT RESIST AND MITE PROTECTION FINISHES
Introduction
- Mechanisms of Insect Resist Finishes
- Chemistry of Insect Resist Finishes
- Application of Insect Resist Finishes
- Evaluation of Insect Resist Finishes Troubleshooting Insect Resist Finishes
- Finishes for Protection from Dust Mites
- References
FINISHING WITH ENZYMES: BIO-FINISHES FOR CELLULOSE
Introduction
- Action of Cellulase Enzymes on Cellulose
- Chemistry of Enzyme Finishing
- Evaluation of Bio-Finishing
- Troubleshooting Bio-Finishing
- References
NOVEL FINISHES
Introduction
- Anti-Odour and Fragrance Finishes
- Fibre Surface Modifying Finishes Using Plasma and Radiation Technologies
- Fibre Surface Modification by Sol-Gel Finishes with Inorganic Oxide Films
- References
ACTUAL AND FUTURE TRENDS IN CHEMICAL FINISHING
Introduction
- Cost Reduction and Higher Efficiency
- New Kinds of Effects
- Less Undesired Side Effects
- Easier Application
- Micro-Encapsulation, a New Trend of Storage and Release of Active Finishing Products
- Higher Permanence to Washing and Chemical Cleaning
- Easier Care of the Finished Textiles
- Better Ecology
- Using Fewer Chemicals
- Smart Textiles by Chemical Finishing
- Summary and Outlook
- References
Editorial Reviews
"The resourceful approach and practical troubleshooting techniques will be a valuable reference for researchers, buyers, educators, clothing manufacturers, chemists, quality inspectors, dry-cleaning institutes, apparel, and textile design students, and finish manufacturers."
E-Streams, vol. 8, no. 8
