- Describes finishes to improve comfort, performance, and protection of fabric or the wearer- Examines the mechanisms and chemistry behind different types of finishes and their methods of application, testing and future trends- Considers environmental issues concerning functional finishes
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Table of Contents
1: Functional finishes for textiles: an overview
Part One: Improving comfort and performance 2: Thermal regulation finishes for textiles 3: Moisture management and soil release finishes for textiles 4: Softening finishes for textiles and clothing 5: Enzymatic biofinishes for synthetic textiles 6: Commercial shrink-resist finishes for wool 7: Easy care finishes for textiles 8: Self cleaning finishes for textiles 9: Superabsorbent finishes for textiles 10: Medical, cosmetic and odour resistant finishes for textiles
Part Two: Protecting wearers and textiles 11: Insect repellent finishes for textiles 12: Antimicrobial finishes for textiles 13: Hydrophobic and oleophobic finishes for textiles 14: Flame retardant finishes for textiles 15: Ultraviolet protection finishes for textiles 16: Radiation protection finishes for textiles 17: Antistatic and electrically conductive finishes for textiles 18: Biological and chemical protective finishes for textiles 19: Ballistic and impact protection finishes for textiles 20: Environmental and safety issues regarding functional finishes
