Waterproof and Water Repellent Textiles and Clothing provides systematic coverage of the key types of finishes and high performance materials, from conventional wax and silicone, through controversial, but widely used fluoropolymers and advanced techniques, such as atmospheric plasma deposition and sol-gel technology. The book is an essential resource for all those engaged in garment development, production and finishing, and for academics engaged in research into apparel technology and textile science. Rapid innovation in this field is driving new performance demands in many areas, including the sporting and military sectors.
However, another innovation driver is the regulatory framework in the USA, Europe and globally, addressing both health concerns (e.g. with PFOS / PFOA) and environmental impacts (e.g. C8 fluorocarbon finishes). Both of these aspects are fully covered, along with the replacement materials / technologies currently available and under development.
In addition, oleophobic and multifunctional coatings are discussed, as are aspects of performance, testing and applications in sportswear, protective clothing, and footwear.
1. 1: Introduction to waterproof and water repellent textiles - p. xii 2. 2: Development of waterproof breathable coatings and laminates - p. 24 3. 3: Soil repellency and stain resistance through hydrophobic and oleophobic treatments - p. 72 4. 4: Toxicological and environmental issues associated with waterproofing and water repellent formulations - p. 88 5. 5: Biomimetic principles for design of water repellent surfaces - p. 120 6. Part Two: Types of water repellent textile finishes - p. 135 7. 6: Finishing of textiles with fluorocarbons - p. 135 8. 7: Silicone-based water repellents - p. 152 9. 8: Dendritic molecules and their use in water repellency treatments of textile materials - p. 189 10. 9: Plasma-based treatments of textiles for water repellency - p. 214 11. 10: Sol–gel-based treatments of textiles for water repellence - p. 232 12. 11: Superhydrophobicity - p. 265 13. Part Three: Water repellent textiles in practice: Performance, testing and applications - p. 297 14. 12: Designing waterproof and water repellent clothing for wearer comfort—A paradigm shift - p. 297 15. 13: Performance evaluation and testing of water repellent textiles - p. 345 16. 14: Sportswear - p. 366 17. 15: Protective clothing - p. 390 18. 16: Healthcare textiles - p. 445 19. 17: Military applications: Development of superomniphobic coatings, textiles and surfaces - p. 471 20. 18: Footwear - p. 531 21. Index - p. 559
Waterproof and Water Repellent Textiles and Clothing provides systematic coverage of the key types of finishes and high performance materials, from conventional wax and silicone, through controversial, but widely used fluoropolymers and advanced techniques, such as atmospheric plasma deposition and sol-gel technology. The book is an essential resource for all those engaged in garment development, production and finishing, and for academics engaged in research into apparel technology and textile science. Rapid innovation in this field is driving new performance demands in many areas, including the sporting and military sectors.
However, another innovation driver is the regulatory framework in the USA, Europe and globally, addressing both health concerns (e.g. with PFOS / PFOA) and environmental impacts (e.g. C8 fluorocarbon finishes). Both of these aspects are fully covered, along with the replacement materials / technologies currently available and under development.
In addition, oleophobic and multifunctional coatings are discussed, as are aspects of performance, testing and applications in sportswear, protective clothing, and footwear.
1. 1: Introduction to waterproof and water repellent textiles - p. xii 2. 2: Development of waterproof breathable coatings and laminates - p. 24 3. 3: Soil repellency and stain resistance through hydrophobic and oleophobic treatments - p. 72 4. 4: Toxicological and environmental issues associated with waterproofing and water repellent formulations - p. 88 5. 5: Biomimetic principles for design of water repellent surfaces - p. 120 6. Part Two: Types of water repellent textile finishes - p. 135 7. 6: Finishing of textiles with fluorocarbons - p. 135 8. 7: Silicone-based water repellents - p. 152 9. 8: Dendritic molecules and their use in water repellency treatments of textile materials - p. 189 10. 9: Plasma-based treatments of textiles for water repellency - p. 214 11. 10: Sol–gel-based treatments of textiles for water repellence - p. 232 12. 11: Superhydrophobicity - p. 265 13. Part Three: Water repellent textiles in practice: Performance, testing and applications - p. 297 14. 12: Designing waterproof and water repellent clothing for wearer comfort—A paradigm shift - p. 297 15. 13: Performance evaluation and testing of water repellent textiles - p. 345 16. 14: Sportswear - p. 366 17. 15: Protective clothing - p. 390 18. 16: Healthcare textiles - p. 445 19. 17: Military applications: Development of superomniphobic coatings, textiles and surfaces - p. 471 20. 18: Footwear - p. 531 21. Index - p. 559
