ABSTRACT
Abstract ................................................................................................... 42 2.1 Fabric Finishing by Using Nanotechnology ................................ 42 2.2 Textile Modification ..................................................................... 43 2.3 Types of Nanomaterials ............................................................... 44 2.4 Properties of Nano-Textile Fibers ................................................ 47 2.5 Smart Textiles .............................................................................. 51 2.6 Phase Change Materials ............................................................... 54 2.7 Shape Memory Materials ............................................................. 59 2.8 Chromic Materials ....................................................................... 62 2.9 Designing the Smart Textile Systems .......................................... 64 2.10 Data Transfer Requirements in Smart Textiles ............................ 66 2.11 Optical Fibers in Smart Textiles ................................................... 67 2.12 Conductive Materials in Smart Textiles ....................................... 68 2.13 Smart Fabrics for Health Care ..................................................... 74 2.14 Electronic Smart Textiles ............................................................. 74 2.15 Electrical Circuits in Smart Textile Structures ............................. 75 2.16 New Textile Materials for Environmental Protection .................. 77
2.17 Concluding Remarks .................................................................... 79 Keywords ................................................................................................ 80 References ............................................................................................... 80
ABSTRACT
In this chapter nano-particles are represented for its outstanding performances in textile finishing. The bearing properties of chemical substances (nano-particles) can be encapsulated to the textile materials (yarn, fabric, etc.). Hence the textile materials will carry the properties of the particles.
