Non-Woven: Process, Structure, Properties and Applications

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-93-85059-12-4
Verlag: WOODHEAD PUB INDIA

Buch, Englisch, 358 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 231 mm, Gewicht: 635 g

Reihe: Woodhead Publishing India in T

Nonwovens: Process, Structure, Properties and Applications outlines the concept and principle of entire nonwoven manufacturing process starting from raw material selection, web formation techniques, web bonding methods and finishing. Further, characterization and testing of non-woven fabrics, application of non-woven fabrics in different areas such as apparel, aggrotech, geotech, medical and hygiene, automotive textiles, filtration products, home textiles, roofing and construction and packaging were also discussed in detail. The advancements in non-woven manufacturing known as composite non-woven, their properties and applications were discussed in detail. The application of natural fibers in non-woven manufacturing with their advantages and limitations were also discussed in brief. This book is primarily a text book intended for textile technology students in universities and colleges, researchers, industrialists and academicians, as well as professionals in the apparel and textile industry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Karthik, T.

C, Prabha Karan

Rathinamoorthy, R.

C., Prabha Karan

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to nonwovens
Definition of nonwoven
Classification of nonwovens
History of nonwovens
Market growth of nonwoven industry
Features of nonwoven fabrics
Raw materials for nonwovens
Product properties and applications of nonwovens

Web formation
Introduction
Staple fiber web formation system
Polymer lay process
Comparison of different web forming techniques

Nonwoven bonding techniques
Introduction
Mechanical bonding
Chemical bonding
Thermal bonding
Comparison of different web bonding techniques

Finishing of nonwovens
Introduction
Mechanical finishing
Chemical finishing

Testing of nonwovens
Introduction
Characterization of bonding structures
Testing of nonwovens

Applications of nonwovens
Introduction
Application of nonwovens in apparel
Application of nonwovens in agriculture
Application of nonwovens in geotextiles
Application of nonwovens in medical textiles
Application of nonwoven in automotive textiles
Application of nonwovens in filtration
Application of nonwovens in home textiles
Application of nonwovens in roofing and construction
Application of nonwovens in packaging

Composite nonwovens
Definition
Importance of composite nonwovens
Types of composite nonwovens
Composite nonwoven manufacturing processes
Application of composite nonwoven structures

Natural fiber nonwovens
Introduction
Cotton fiber nonwovens
Flax fiber nonwovens
Jute fiber nonwovens
Hemp fiber nonwovens
Kenaf fiber nonwovens
Milkweed fiber nonwovens
Pineapple fiber nonwovens
Abaca fiber nonwovens
Sisal fiber nonwovens
Wool fiber nonwovens
Kapok fiber nonwovens

Über Autor(innen)

Dr T. Karthik is an M.Tech and PhD qualified textile technologist. Currently he is working as an Assistant Professor (senior grade) in the Department of Textile Technology, PSG College of Technology and Coimbatore, India. The author is having teaching experience of six years and industrial experience of five years and handling various spinning subjects particularly in the area of process and quality control in spinning, garment manufacture, non-woven technology and technical textiles for the past five years. The author has published more than 60 articles in reputed international and national journals. Have published five internationl books and contributed three book chapters. He is the member in Professional bodies such as TAI and MIE.

Mr. Prabha Karan C. has completed his B.Tech in Textile Technology from Anna University and M.Tech in textile engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the area of non-woven. He is also working as Senior Lecturer (textiles), Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem, Ministry of Textile, Government of India. He has four years of teaching experience in the area of non-woven, fabric manufacturing technology and technical textiles. He also has three years industrial experience. He has published three research articles in reputed international journals.

Mr. R. Rathinamoorthy is a B.Tech and M.Tech qualified textile technologist. He is currently pursuing his PhD in the area of medical textiles. He is also working as an Assistant Professor (senior grade) in the Department of Fashion Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. He has seven years of teaching experience in the area of apparel industry and apparel machineries. He also has one year industrial experience as an industrial engineer. He teaches subjects like apparel machinery and equipment, apparel merchandising, pattern engineering and garment manufacturing process. He has authored two book and five book chapters and got his articles published in 35 internationally peer reviewed journals and 20 national-level reviewed journals. He also presented four research papers in the international level conferences and seminars.