Advanced Textile Engineering Materials is written to educate readers about the use of advanced materials in various textile applications. In the first part, the book addresses recent advances in chemical finishing, and also highlights environmental issues in textile sectors. In the second part, the book provides a compilation of innovative fabrication strategies frequently adopted for the mechanical finishing of textiles. The key topics are • Smart textiles • Functional modifications • Protective textiles • Conductive textiles • Coated/laminated textiles • Antimicrobial textiles • Environmental aspects in textiles • Textile materials in composites • 3-D woven preforms for composite reinforcement • Evolution of soft body armor

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 3rd International Conference on Textile Engineering and Materials (ICTEM 2013), August 24-25, 2013, Dalian, China. Chapter 1: Fiber Technology; Chapter 2: Non-Woven Materials; Chapter 3: Structure, Properties and Processes of Textile Materials; Chapter 4: Fundamental of Textile Science and Technology; Chapter 5: Textile Chemistry; Chapter 6: Textile Printing, Dyeing, and Finishing Technology; Chapter 7: Apparel Design, Manufacturing and Merchandising; Chapter 8: Metal and Optical Materials; Chapter 9: Polymer Materials; Chapter 10: Biomaterials, Low Carbon and Environmental Protection; Chapter 11: Composites; Chapter 12: Micro / Nano Materials; Chapter 13: Materials Processing Technology; Chapter 14: Testing Technology and Mechanical Dynamics.

The collection of peer reviewed papers presents some of the latest research and technology on all aspects of textiles and materials. The topics addressed in this publication span the entire spectrum of research to applications for textile technology and textile materials. This book contains the accepted manuscripts from the areas of Textile Materials, Technology in Textile Industry, Textile Equipment, Apparel Design, Future Trends in Textile and Apparel Industry, Engineering Materials and Functional Materials, Engineering Education and Management. Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).

This book, with its internationally peer-reviewed papers, covers the subject areas of Textile Science and Technology, Textile Dyeing and Finishing, Textile Machinery and Equipment, Apparel Design and Merchandising and New Trends in the Textile Industry. It will be of interest to anyone working in these subject areas.

Biotechnology has impacted the textiles industry through the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as well as enabling the design of improved textile materials. This book will provide a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fibre and textile industry. Part one of the book opens with a review of technologies involved in textile biotechnology. Chapters explore the design and engineering of novel enzymes for textile applications and developments in processes and equipment for enzymatic textile treatments. Part two investigates the modification of particular fibres through the use of biotechnology. Key topics include the treatment of wool and silk fibres and the enzymatic treatment versus conventional processing of cotton. With expert contributions from leaders in their fields, Advances in textile biotechnology is a comprehensive guide for those in the textile and fibre industry, as well as experts in the biology, chemical and environmental engineering industries. Provides a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fibre and textile industry Explores production of enzymes, searching for efficient production systems and also documents the advantages and limitations associated with the process Reviews the debate surrounding enzymatic treatment versus conventional processing of cotton along with engineering of plants for improved fibre qualities

Advanced Textile Engineering Materials is written to educate readers about the use of advanced materials in various textile applications. In the first part, the book addresses recent advances in chemical finishing, and also highlights environmental issues in textile sectors. In the second part, the book provides a compilation of innovative fabrication strategies frequently adopted for the mechanical finishing of textiles. The key topics are • Smart textiles • Functional modifications • Protective textiles • Conductive textiles • Coated/laminated textiles • Antimicrobial textiles • Environmental aspects in textiles • Textile materials in composites • 3-D woven preforms for composite reinforcement • Evolution of soft body armor