Surface Characteristics of Fibers and Textiles

Christopher M. Pastore, Paul Kiekens

Formaldehyde-free durable press finishing; surface characteristics of polyester fibres; frictional properties of textile materials; infrared absorption characteristics of fabrics; electrochemical sensors for the control of the concentration of bleaching agent to optimize the quality of bleached and dyed textile products; surface features of mineral-filled polypropylene filaments; inorganic fibres; surface modification of textiles by plasma treatments; measuring interface strength in composite materials; the effect of fibre surface on the thermal properties of fibrous composites; design and permeability of porous textile composites.