Textiles and Nonwovens

Design of E-Textiles for Acoustic Applications Design of E-Textiles for Acoustic Applications- Master of Science thesis focusing on the design of electronic textiles for acoustic signal processing applications, and presenting … Architectures for E-Textiles Architectures for E-Textiles- Doctor of Philosophy dissertation focusing on defining the architecture and networking scheme of electronic textiles, the creation of a simulation en… Georgia Tech Wearable Motherboard Georgia Tech Wearable Motherboard- Description of the development, application and impact of a patented computing t-shirt for military uses, developed by the Georgia Tech Universi… Fiber Computing Fiber Computing- Technical paper describing a potential physical layer for wearable computing, defined by the fabrication of transistors onto fibers and their integration into tex… "Smart'' Clothing "Smart'' Clothing- Paper presenting a framework for interacting with external processes through the development of a utility for person-worn computing as an alternative to desktop… Smart Textiles Smart Textiles- Short description of a project within the framework of the Soldier Warrior Systems Technologies, with the aim to investigate and develop the methodology and manufa… Clothing that Changes Colour to Match Your Mood Clothing that Changes Colour to Match Your Mood- Short article about intelligent fibers, and interactive or smart textile technologies for biomedical and military applications, an… Solid-on-Solid Processing of Textiles Solid-on-Solid Processing of Textiles- Technical study on current research and developments, and the potential impacts of solid-on-solid processing on the textile industry. Troubleshooting in Preparation; A Systematic Approach Troubleshooting in Preparation; A Systematic Approach- A guide to adequate preparation in textile wet processing to prevent the occurrence of defects in dyeing. Authors: J.W. Ruck… Chemistry and Technology of Fabric Preparation and Finishing Chemistry and Technology of Fabric Preparation and Finishing- Monograph written for students of the textile industry, dealing with the chemistry and technologies of yarn and fabri… Membrane Technology in Textile Operations Membrane Technology in Textile Operations- Technical paper about the development and introduction of membrane separation technology for the removal of colors and chemicals from te… Improving Computer Control of Batch Dyeing Operations Improving Computer Control of Batch Dyeing Operations- Presentation of novel control algorithms, and specific simulation and experimental results for fuzzy logic and adaptive cont… Surfactants - A Primer Surfactants - A Primer- Discussion paper about the behaviour of common types of surface active agents used in textile wet processing. Application of Genetic Engineering and Enzymes in Textiles Application of Genetic Engineering and Enzymes in Textiles- Includes review of the possibilities of applying biotechnology in the textile industry, including the potential for new… Biosynthesis of Enzymes by Aspergillus Niger IBT-90 and an Evaluation of Their Application in Textile Technologies Biosynthesis of Enzymes by Aspergillus Niger IBT-90 and an Evaluation of Their Application in Textile Technologies- Technical paper describing the conditions for biosynthesis of t… Protein Interactions in Enzymatic Processes in Textiles Protein Interactions in Enzymatic Processes in Textiles- Technical paper describing the major protein interactions in textile wet processing, and introducing new developments in e… Enzymatic Treatment of Viscose Fibres Based Woven Fabric Enzymatic Treatment of Viscose Fibres Based Woven Fabric- Technical paper, presenting the results of various studies concerning the estimation of the effect of enzymatic treatment… The Application of Catalase for the Elimination of Hydrogen Peroxide Residues after Bleaching of Cotton Fabrics The Application of Catalase for the Elimination of Hydrogen Peroxide Residues after Bleaching of Cotton Fabrics- Technical paper reporting improvements with the dyeing of cotton f… A Buyers' Guide to Enzymes A Buyers' Guide to Enzymes- Technical buying guide to facilitate the purchasing selection process of enzyme products for industrial processes. Introduction to enzyme technology, p… Improvement of the Enzymatic Utilization of Textile Waste from Cellulose and Polyester Blends Improvement of the Enzymatic Utilization of Textile Waste from Cellulose and Polyester Blends- Technical paper presenting a continuation of studies on the application of celluloly… What is Mercerized Cotton? What is Mercerized Cotton?- Article explaining the process of cotton mercerization to improve the luster of the fiber or the fabric manufactured from it. Author: Tom Beaudet. Modification of Polyester and Polyamide Fabrics by Different In-Situ Plasma Polymerization Methods Modification of Polyester and Polyamide Fabrics by Different In-Situ Plasma Polymerization Methods- Technical paper about experiments with five different methods of modification o… Application and Performance of Disperse Dyes on Polylactic Acid Fabrics Application and Performance of Disperse Dyes on Polylactic Acid Fabrics- Technical paper about a study conducted to gain more understanding of the application of disperse dyes on … Biomimicking of Enzymes for Textile Wet Processing Biomimicking of Enzymes for Textile Wet Processing- Part of an ongoing "green chemistry" research project at the National Textile Center of the Auburn University, focused on the d… Manual Handling in the Textile Industry Manual Handling in the Textile Industry- Guide to the causes of physical injuries from incorrect handling of materials and products in the textile industry. Risk assessment and pr… Environmental Audit and Introduction of Multiple Cleaner Production Measures: Goulburn Wool Scour Environmental Audit and Introduction of Multiple Cleaner Production Measures: Goulburn Wool Scour- Abstract of an article about the efforts of the Goulburn Wool Scour Company inve… Clean Technologies in U.S. Industries: Focus on Textiles Clean Technologies in U.S. Industries: Focus on Textiles- Brief overview of the US textile industry, with an emphasis on efforts to incorporate pollution prevention and clean tech… Enzymatic Bleach Cleanup in Cotton Dyeing Enzymatic Bleach Cleanup in Cotton Dyeing- Case study of the Dutch Institute for Applied Environmental Economics (TME), describing the technique of using enzymes (Terminox Ultra) … Industry Overview of Textile Manufacturing Industry Overview of Textile Manufacturing- Article about possible hazardous wastes produced during dyeing and finishing processes in the textile and floor covering industries. A Workbook for Pollution Prevention by Source Reduction in Textile Wet Processing A Workbook for Pollution Prevention by Source Reduction in Textile Wet Processing- Workbook, written in 1988, and presenting pertinent ideas for waste and waste source reduction i… Salt Requirements Put Pressure on Wet Processing Plants Salt Requirements Put Pressure on Wet Processing Plants- Technical paper about possible solutions for a more effective management of salinity in textile wet processing. Author: Dr… Source Reduction of Chlorinated Slovents Source Reduction of Chlorinated Slovents- One of twelve reports which evaluate the opportunities for source reduction of chlorinated solvents in twelve specific industries, focusi… Preliminary Industry Characterization: Fabric Printing, Coating and Dyeing Preliminary Industry Characterization: Fabric Printing, Coating and Dyeing- Draft paper published in 1998 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), providing an outline of … Pollution Prevention Studies in the Textile Wet Processing Industry Pollution Prevention Studies in the Textile Wet Processing Industry- Investigation of pollution prevention opportunities in the textile wet processing industry, through audits at … Identification and Reduction of Pollution Sources in Textile Wet Processing Identification and Reduction of Pollution Sources in Textile Wet Processing- Technical paper about the identification of pollutant sources in textile wet processing, and suggestio… The Future of Pollution Prevention The Future of Pollution Prevention- Review of present practices and an analysis of future needs and opportunities forpollution prevention, as an alternative to costly waste treatm… Environmental Management System Demonstration Project Environmental Management System Demonstration Project- Final report from 1996 on NSF International's EMS Demonstration Project focusing on the implementation of the ISO 14001 Stan… Dyeing Reactive Dyes Using Less Salt Dyeing Reactive Dyes Using Less Salt- Short technical paper presenting new formulas to facilitate utilizing less salt during the process of exhaust dyeing of fiber reactive dyes. … Best Management Practices for Pollution Prevention in the Textile Industry Best Management Practices for Pollution Prevention in the Textile Industry- Technical manual for best management practices for the prevention of pollution in the textile industry.… Textile Quality and Biotechnology Textile Quality and Biotechnology- Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of an European Concerted Research Action, with the objective of developing environmentally fr… Ecotextiles: The Way Forward for Sustainable Development in Textiles Ecotextiles: The Way Forward for Sustainable Development in Textiles- Collection of 23 papers from the Ecotextile 2004 Conference held at the University of Bolton, exploring recyc… Energy Conservation in the Textile Industry Energy Conservation in the Textile Industry- Technical manual on energy saving technologies in the textile industry, designed for plant-level engineers and operators in the develo… Cotton Textile Processing: Waste Generation and Effluent Treatment Cotton Textile Processing: Waste Generation and Effluent Treatment- Technical paper discussing waste production in textile desizing, mercerizing, bleaching, dyeing, finishing and … Environmental Guidelines for the Textile Industry. Environmental Guidelines for the Textile Industry.- Technical article presenting guidelines for the reduction of chemical waste and contaminated air emissions in textile wet proce… An Overview of Textiles Processing and Related Environmental Concerns An Overview of Textiles Processing and Related Environmental Concerns- Technical paper presenting an overview of the textile wet processing and finishing industry and its major so… OSHA Textiles OSHA Textiles- A collection of articles, fact sheets, documents, standards, directives and studies dealing with safety and health issues associated with the textile industry. Link… Preliminary Industry Characterization: Fabric Printing, Coating and Dyeing Preliminary Industry Characterization: Fabric Printing, Coating and Dyeing- National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for the textile fabric printing, dyeing and co… Investigation of Color Removal by Chemical Oxydation for Three Reactive Textile Dyes and Spent Textile Dye Wastewater Investigation of Color Removal by Chemical Oxydation for Three Reactive Textile Dyes and Spent Textile Dye Wastewater- Master of Science thesis on research investigating various m… The Elements of Draping The Elements of Draping- Includes scientific paper about gravity induced draping of a three dimensional object of a naturally flat, isotropic elastic sheet, as it relates to fashi… Types of Textiles Types of Textiles- Collection of articles on the different types of textile fabrics, their history and origin, cultural influences on design, and the meaning of colors. Also, a st…