Coated and Laminated Textiles

by Fung

• ISBN13: 9781855735767
• ISBN10: 1855735768
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781855735767
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781855737518
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-05-09
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Coating and laminating are methods of both improving and modifying the physical properties and appearance of fabric. They have also facilitated the development of entirely new products and have led to innovations in the area of 'smart' materials. Coating and lamination cuts across virtually every product group of the textile industry, including composites where the scope for future development is extremely wide. This book helps bridge the gap between the two disciplines of textile technology and polymer chemistry, both of which are necessary for success in this area of technical textiles, and it also touches on the related textile processes of fabric impregnation and foam finishing. The manufacturing processes of coated and laminated fabrics involve materials such as solvent- and water-based resins and adhesives, films, foams and hot melt adhesives. In an increasingly environmentally-conscious world, control and handling of potentially toxic materials are becoming very important tasks for plant managers. The author emphasises the factors influencing selection of materials and process machinery -- especially with reference to environmental issues including global warming. Product descriptions, production and test methods and standards are discussed in detail, and the book will be a valuable source of reference, embracing apparel, domestic, medical, military and industrial applications.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xii
General survey	p. 1
Definitions	p. 1
Historical background	p. 1
Fabric coating	p. 4
Fabric finishing	p. 5
Fabric lamination	p. 5
Composite materials	p. 7
The commercial scope of coated and laminated textiles	p. 7
The technical scope of coated and laminated textiles	p. 16
References	p. 22
Further reading	p. 23
Materials and their properties	p. 24
Introduction	p. 24
Fabrics	p. 24
Preparation of fabrics	p. 29
Materials for coating	p. 32
Materials for lamination	p. 41
Compounding of polymers (resins)	p. 46
Adhesives	p. 63
Flame retardancy	p. 71
References	p. 77
Further reading	p. 81
Production methods	p. 83
Introduction	p. 83
General principles of fabric coating	p. 84
Laboratory and pilot coating and laminating	p. 85
Direct coating	p. 87
Foam finishing	p. 96
Foamed and crushed foam coating	p. 98
Transfer coating	p. 102
Coagulated polyurethane coatings	p. 105
Back licking roller techniques	p. 106
Hot melt extrusion coating	p. 107
Calender coating	p. 108
Rotary screen coating	p. 110
Other coating methods	p. 111
Fabric impregnation	p. 112
Lamination	p. 114
Flame lamination	p. 119
Hot melt lamination	p. 122
Discussion of the various methods	p. 136
Other related coating and joining processes	p. 140
References	p. 145
Further reading	p. 148
Products from coated and laminated fabrics	p. 149
Protective clothing-sports and industrial	p. 149
Industrial and functional products	p. 171
Automotive applications	p. 194
Marine applications	p. 216
Buildings and architecture	p. 222
Household products	p. 226
Medical uses	p. 234
Military uses	p. 235
Other materials involving coating and laminating	p. 237
References	p. 239
Further reading	p. 247
Testing, product evaluation and quality	p. 250
Introduction	p. 250
Quality assurance	p. 252
General test considerations	p. 254
Testing of coated fabrics	p. 257
Thermal comfort of apparel	p. 270
Testing of automotive products	p. 279
Flammability (FR) testing	p. 297
Specialist testing for chemical and biological hazards	p. 301
Recording of results-statistical process control	p. 304
Investigation of faulty material and customer complaints	p. 306
References	p. 310
Further reading	p. 314
Coating and laminating effects on the environment	p. 316
Introduction	p. 316
The effects of pollution	p. 318
Environmental legislation	p. 321
Manufacturing concerns	p. 327
Sustainable development	p. 335
References	p. 353
Further reading	p. 358
Future developments and outlook	p. 361
General survey	p. 361
Processing	p. 363
New and novel materials	p. 364
Environmental aspects	p. 366
New opportunities	p. 369
References	p. 371
Further reading	p. 371
Sources of further information	p. 373
General comments and suggestions	p. 373
Conferences and exhibitions	p. 375
Journals	p. 378
Technical and professional organisations and institutions	p. 383
Market information on technical textiles industry	p. 388
General further reading	p. 388
Glossary of unfamiliar terms and abbreviations	p. 389
Index	p. 395
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