Showing papers in "Textile Progress in 2018"
TL;DR: The development of technical textiles allows the introduction of new, interesting and original multi-functionalities in textiles through development of the architecture of fibres, yarns and fabrics as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The development of technical textiles allows the introduction of new, interesting and original multi-functionalities in textiles through development of the architecture of fibres, yarns and fabrics...
58 citations
TL;DR: The share of man-made fibres, both regenera... as mentioned in this paper, is the most significant natural fibre and has been a preferred choice of the textile industry and consumers since the industrial revolution began.
Abstract: Cotton is the most significant natural fibre and has been a preferred choice of the textile industry and consumers since the industrial revolution began. The share of man-made fibres, both regenera...
51 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the excellent properties exhibited by thermoplastic composites at much reduced weight have attracted attention in the development of products in different sectors, such as automotive, medical, and aerospace.
Abstract: The excellent properties exhibited by thermoplastic composites at much reduced weight have attracted attention in the development of products in different sectors. Thermoplastic (TP) composites, be...
40 citations
TL;DR: Plasma treatments are acquiring growing commercial recognition as a highly practical means of altering the surface properties of textiles without detriment to their bulk properties as discussed by the authors, and have been used extensively in the textile industry.
Abstract: Plasma treatments are acquiring growing commercial recognition as a highly practical means of altering the surface properties of textiles without detriment to their bulk properties. It is c...
17 citations