Surface Characteristics of Fibers and Textiles

M.J. Schick

List of Contributors
Contents of Part I
Preface
Chapter 11 THE WETTING OF FillERS
Bernard Miller
I. Introduction
II. The Meaning of Wetting and Wettability
III. Equilibrium Wetting
IV. Dynamic Wetting
References
Chapter 12 SOIL RELEASE BY TEXTILE SURFACES
H. T. Patterson and T. H. Grindstaff
I. Introduction
II. Problem Analysis
III. Soiled Textile Model
IV. Soil Variations
V. Textile Surfaces
VI. Cleaning Methods
VII. Soil Removal
VIII. Implications for Further Study
IX. Postscript
Acknowledgments
References

Chapter 13 STAIN AND WATER REPELLENCY OF TEXTILES 495
Bernard M. Lichstein
I. Introduction
II. Mechanism of Soiling
III. Test Methods
IV. Textile Surfaces
V. Textile Finishes
References
Chapter 14 SURFACE PROPERTIES OF GLASS FIBERS
Malcolm E. Schrader
I. Introduction
II. The Silanol Functionality
III. Nature of Surface at Various Stages
of Hydration
IV. Glass-Resin Interface
V. Summary
References
Chapter 15 THE ROLE OF FRICTION IN THE MECHANICAL

BEHAVIOR OF FABRICS 563
Percy Grosberg
I. Introduction 564
II. Fabric Deformation 566
III. Effort of Frictional Restraint on the
End-Use Characteristics of Fibers 572
IV. Conclusions 574
Glossary of Symbols 574
References 574
Chapter 16 SURFACE PROPERTIES IN RELATION TO THE
BONDING OF NONWOVENS 577
G. G. Allen, J. E. Laine, and A. N. Neogi
I. Introduction
II. Topological Considerations in Bonding
III. Chemical Considerations in Bonding

IV. Fiber Surface Modification
v. Conclusions
Glossary of Symbols
References
Author Index for Parts I and II
Subject Index for Parts I and II