Crazing Technology for Polyester Fibers

1. Polymer restructuring at plastic deformation
Terminology
Classical concept of solid polymers deformation
Mechanism of crazing in liquids
Collapse of craze structures
Applied aspects of crazing

2. Modification of synthetic fibers
Overview of synthetic fibers
Specifics of polyester fiber crazing
Techniques for synthetic fiber modification by crazing mechanism
Scheme of modification process
Development of modification techniques
Test bench for fine-tuning of modification’s working conditions

3. Antimicrobial fibers
Problem of textile fabrics biodeterioration
Fibers with antimicrobial properties
Antiseptic components of fibers
Modifying compounds based on thriclosan
Modifying compounds containing silver
Antimicrobial activity of fibers
Use in clothing and medicine

4. Fibers of reduced combustibility
Fire-retardant agents
Fire-retarding modifiers of fibers
Assessment of fibers combustibility
Specifics of production and properties of fibers with reduced combustibility

5. Scented and repellent fibers
Aromatic agents for textile materials
Modifying compounds with smell of lavender
Manufacturing and testing of aromatized fibers
Repellent fibers: product mix and application
Assessment of repellent efficiency
Manufacturing and properties of repellent fibers

6. Novel crazing technology applications
Fibers for securities protection from counterfeit
Radioabsorbing fibers
Antistatic fibers
Bicomponent fibers

Crazing Technology for Polyester Fibers reviews PET fibers crazing in surface-active liquids and the use of the crazing mechanism for fiber modification by functional additives. The first chapter reviews existing literature, and subsequent chapters present the research of the authors, with an emphasis on how these techniques can be used to create textiles for a wide variety of purposes.

With two highly regarded and very experienced authors bringing together the latest information on polyester crazing technology, this book is essential reading for scientific researchers, engineers, and R&D professionals working on the development of fibers for improving the properties of textiles.

• Explains fiber crazing mechanisms and processes with a view to their use in developing polyester-based high-performance textiles
• Focuses on how this mechanism can be used to confer important characteristics, such as antimicrobial properties, reduced flammability, and repellency, making this essential reading for textile scientists and technicians
• Explores novel techniques and methods for readers who require cutting-edge knowledge of developments in fiber crazing

Scientific researchers, engineers and R&D professionals working on the development of fibres for improving the properties of technical textiles and textile finishes; materials scientists and chemical engineers