Introduction
Industrial Textiles: An Overview
Industrial Textiles: Definition and Scope
Industrial Textiles: Market Scenario
Future Trends of Industrial Textiles
Technology and Material Trends
Bibliography
Fiber, Yarn, and Fabric Structures Used in Industrial Textiles
Fibers Used in Industrial Textiles
Yarn Formation
Fabric Structures
Processes
Reference
Bibliography
Medical Textiles
Market Scenario—Medical Textiles
Textile Structures and Biomaterials in Healthcare
Advanced Wound Dressing: Structure and Properties
Natural and Biopolymer Finishes for Medical Textiles
Healthcare Products in the Hospital Environment
Evaluation and Testing of Medical Textiles
Future Medical Textiles
Reference
Bibliography
Finishing of Industrial Textile
Introduction
Types of Finishing
Bibliography
Filtration Textiles
Introduction
Filtration: Market Share
Filtration: Definition
Filtration: Principles of Particle Retention
Filtration Fundamentals
Filtration Types
Filter Media
Filter Media Design/Selection Criteria
Yarn Construction and Properties
Fabric Construction and Properties
Finishing Treatments
Nanofiltration
Bibliography
Textiles in Hoses
Introduction
Hose: Definition
Hose: Construction
Hose: Manufacturing
Bibliography
Textiles in Transmission and Conveyor Belts
Introduction
Transmission Belts
Conveyor Belts
Bibliography
Textiles in Ropes
Introduction
Ropes: Definition and Types
Fibers Used in Rope Construction
Rope Construction
Properties of Rope
Production of Rope
Bibliography
Textiles in Civil Engineering
Introduction
Geotextiles
Textile-Reinforced Concrete
Textiles in Architecture
Nanotextiles in Civil Engineering Applications
Bibliography
Textiles in Automobiles
Introduction
Automobile Industry: Global Scenario
Major Components of Automotive Textiles
Nonwovens in Automotive Applications
Natural/Biodegradable Fibers in Automotive Textiles
Nanotechnology in Automotive Textiles
References
Bibliography
Miscellaneous Applications in Industrial Textiles
Bolting Cloth
Membrane Fabric
Filter System
Tissue Engineering
Acoustic Uses
Decatizing Cloth
Printed Circuit Board
Screen for Electronic Printing
Battery and Fuel Cell
Smart Woven Fabrics: Renewable Energy
Composites
Battery Separators
Cigarette Filter
Coated Abrasives
Nonwoven Abrasives
Bibliography
Testing of Industrial Textiles
Testing of Filter Fabrics
Testing of Hoses
Testing of Transmission Belt
Testing of Conveyor Belts
Testing of Ropes
Testing of Composites
Nondestructive Testing of Composites
Bibliography
Textile Composites
Introduction to Composites
Composite Materials: Global Scenario
Composite Materials: Definition and Classification
Reinforcement: Fibers
Polymer Matrices or Resins
Prepregs and Preforms
Composite Manufacturing Technologies
Applications
Reference
Bibliography
Index
Biography
R. Senthil Kumar completed his post-graduation in textile engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India. He has published 30 technical and management-related papers in various international and national journals and prepared manuals on nonwoven technologies for international and local textile industries. His areas of specialization are fiber science, textile composites, technical textiles, nonwoven technologies, and textile testing. He has worked as an assistant professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, since 2009. He has been a consultant to various textile industries and has prepared and published nearly 200 technical and management-related textile study materials for the online portal scribd.com.
"A useful reference … easy to read and understand complex information using a number of visuals and illustrations with example scenarios and case studies. The book presents a broad spectrum of information particularly the market segments, the current trend, the material requirements, the testing and industry regulations of a number of applications including, filtration, belting, ropes, medical, automotive, civil, composites and miscellaneous products. The book is intended as a valuable resource for both the novice as well as for experts in this field."
—Praburaj Venkatraman, Manchester Metropolitan University, England, UK
"… a good reference volume for practitioners and post-graduate students."
—Dr. Rajesh Anandjiwala, CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing, South Africa
