FR Additives

FR Additives

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This section is currently under construction. For now you may find the following links useful; A non-halogenated flame retardant additive for pultrusion (pdf) Phosphorous based additives for flame retardant polyester Conference report; Flame Retardants Google Books- Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials, C A Wilkie, A B Morgan Environment...

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Softeners

Softeners

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This section is currently under construction. For now you may find the following links useful; Silicones in Industrial applications (pdf) Textile softening- Fabric softening process- types of softener/softening agents Google Books- Textile Chemicals: Environmental data and facts- Softening Modification of Textile materials Surface Properties Using Chemical Softener (pdf)...

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Dyes & Pigments / Optical Brightners

Dyes & Pigments / Optical Brightners

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This section is currently under construction. For now you may find the following links useful; What is the difference between a dye and a pigment? Ecotextiles- Dyes General Introduction to the Chemistry of Dyes (pdf) Ecotextiles- Optical Brighteners Flurescent brighteners and optical whitening agents An Overview of Dyes...

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Processing Aids /Auxiliary Chemicals

Processing Aids /Auxiliary Chemicals

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This section is currently under construction. For now you may find the following links useful; Textile Auxiliaries TEGEWA- Use of auxiliaries/colourants in textile industry Auxiliaries and Ingredients Used in Textiles Different types of auxiliaries and ingredients used in textiles Health and Safety Executive- Dyes and Chemicals in textile...

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Fibres

Fibres

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Fibres A fiber can be described as any substance natural or manufactured that is suitable for being processed into a fabric. Fiber properties include length (staple or Filament?), size and surface contour. These properties affect the end use such as serviceability, aesthetics, durability, comfort, retention and care. To create...

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Huddersfield Textiles > Knowledge > Materials

Huddersfield Textiles > Knowledge > Materials

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Introduction Materials used in producing textiles are varied, wide ranging – e.g. from fibres to fine chemicals - and dependent on the application or end-use of a particular textile.  For example, Fig.1 illustrates that in the production of a textile, the first step is the selection of a...

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UV Resistance

UV Resistance

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Introduction UV resistance in textiles refers to a fibre’s or fabric’s ability to resist UV radiation. This can be important for the preservation of the fibre as 

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Ultra Filtration

Ultra Filtration

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This section is currently under construction. For now you may find the following links useful; Micro filtration and Ultra filtration Treatment and reuse of textile effluents based on new ultra filtration and other membrane technologies Treatment of Textile plant effluent by ultra filtration and/or nano filtration for water...

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Thermal Responsive

Thermal Responsive

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Thermally responsive textiles provide a response upon encounter of a pre-determined thermal stimulus. Textiles able to respond to a stimuli are defined as Smart or intelligent textiles. The response derived from the stimuli can be one to evoke a functional, protective or novel function. Thermally responsive materials will...

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