Principles of Textile Finishing (The Textile Institute Book Series)

__Principles of Textile Finishing__ presents the latest information on textile finishing for industry professionals and researchers who are new to the field. As these processes are versatile and varied in their applications, the book provides information on how decisions on finishes and techniques may be made subjectively or based on experience. In addition, the book presents the desired final properties of textile materials and how they differ widely from product to product, helping finishers who face significant challenges in delivering fabrics that meet the requirements of end-users be successful. Written by an author who is an expert in the field, and who has with many years of experience in industry and academia, this book provides an accessible introduction to the principles, types, and applications of textile finishes. * Provides an accessible introduction to the principles, types, and applications of textile finishes * Assists industry professionals and researchers in selecting finishes that will result in fabric properties that meet the requirements of end-users * Written by an author with years of experience in industry and academia and who is an expert in the field

Principles of Textile Finishing presents the latest information on textile finishing for industry professionals and researchers who are new to the field. As these processes are versatile and varied in their applications, the book provides information on how decisions on finishes and techniques may be made subjectively or based on experience.

In addition, the book presents the desired final properties of textile materials and how they differ widely from product to product, helping finishers who face significant challenges in delivering fabrics that meet the requirements of end-users be successful.

Written by an author who is an expert in the field, and who has with many years of experience in industry and academia, this book provides an accessible introduction to the principles, types, and applications of textile finishes.

• Provides an accessible introduction to the principles, types, and applications of textile finishes
• Assists industry professionals and researchers in selecting finishes that will result in fabric properties that meet the requirements of end-users
• Written by an author with years of experience in industry and academia and who is an expert in the field

Annotation Principles of Textile Finishing presents the latest information on textile finishing for industry professionals and researchers who are new to the field. As these processes are versatile and varied in their applications, the book provides information on how decisions on finishes and techniques may be made subjectively or based on experience. In addition, the book presents the desired final properties of textile materials and how they differ widely from product to product, helping finishers who face significant challenges in delivering fabrics that meet the requirements of end-users be successful. Written by an author who is an expert in the field, and who has with many years of experience in industry and academia, this book provides an accessible introduction to the principles, types, and applications of textile finishes. Provides an accessible introduction to the principles, types, and applications of textile finishesAssists industry professionals and researchers in selecting finishes that will result in fabric properties that meet the requirements of end-usersWritten by an author with years of experience in industry and academia and who is an expert in the field Content: 1. Introduction to finishing 2. Surface finishing 3. Antishrink finishing 4. Starch finishing 5. Acid-alkali finish 6. Softening 7. Repellent finishes 8. Flame- and fire-retardant finishes 9. Easy-care finishing 10. Antistatic and soil-release finishes 11. Finishes for protection against microbial, insect and UV radiation 12. Finishing of denim fabrics 13. Wool and silk finishing processes 14. Various ecofriendly finishes