Description
Handbook of Stretchable and Elastomeric Textiles is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about elastomeric textiles, including manufacturing techniques, physical properties, processing methods, and in-use care. All types of stretchable textiles are covered, including polymers, fibers, yarns, fabrics and composites. Starting with the fundamentals of the synthesis, properties and processing of elastomeric materials, this book goes on to help the reader choose the most appropriate parameters for manufacturing and processing, as well as the best elastomeric material according to specific end use applications.In general, elastomeric textiles are difficult to handle. During the manufacturing of elastomeric fabric, the handling of yarns is complicated. In addition, the processing stage is also challenging due to the heat sensitivity of the materials that affects how they are dyed, printed, washed and dried. The specific techniques required to produce a successful elastomeric textile have been developed over many years, hence this expertise is hard to come by.- Provides foundational knowledge on the polymeric structure of elastomeric fibers- Explains how various materials can be used to prepare elastomeric fibers- Addresses how elastomerics are being used in wearables and smart textile technologies
Table of Contents
1. Elastomeric polymers and fibers2. Elastomeric yarns3. Stretchable or elastomeric woven fabrics4. Elastomeric/stretchable knitted fabrics5. Elastomeric nonwoven fabrics6. Elastomeric braided textiles7. Stretchable and elastomeric textile reinforcements for composites8. Wet processing of stretchable or elastomeric textiles9. Stretchable or elastomeric textiles as wearables, smart and functional textiles10. Applications of elastomeric textiles
