Woodhead Publishing Coated and Laminated Textiles (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

Coating and laminating offer methods of improving and modifying the physical properties and appearance of fabrics and scope for the development of entirely new products by combining the benefits of fabrics, polymers and films. This detailed book covers all aspects of coating and lamination within the textile industry, including compound ingredients, how to set and adhere to strictly controlled processing conditions, the accurate control of production variables, the safe handling of toxic materials and the ongoing research into future products which will facilitate recycling and disposal. It provides particularly useful insight into the challenges and opportunities that these treatments offer, and is essential reading for technologists, chemists and production engineers working in this exciting field. Key Features: authoritative review of the latest developments in coating and lamination processes for textiles; focuses on the importance of setting and adhering to processing conditions; written by the author of the well-known Textiles in automotive engineering. Contents: General survey; Materials and their properties; Production methods; Products from coated and laminated fabrics; Testing, quality and product evaluation; Coating and laminating effects on the environment; Future developments and outlook; Sources of further information.