This practical handbook merges data from different fiber and fabric manufacturers into a single, convenient volume. It offers details on hundreds of textile finish components, including their structural formulae, physical properties, CAS numbers, and effects on various fibers. The Handbook of Fiber Finish Technology also covers laboratory testing; wetting effects; soil- and stain-resistance; fiber lubricants; the degradation of chemicals in the environment, including methods for predicting waste degeneration; and more.

From the Preface: “...A majority of textile products contain natural fibers that nature has supplied with their own lubricant coating to aid in further processing. Man-made fibers, however, must be treated during spinning with a formulation of various chemical substances to coat these fibers for assistance in end-use manufacturing. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with information about the components in these finishes, their chemical and physical properties, and their effects on fibers and yarn...”

Target Audience: Polymer, fiber, and textile chemists, scientists, and engineers; physical, surface, and colloid chemists; textile and fiber manufacturers; and upper-level students of these disciplines.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Tension, Friction, and Lubrication

Laboratory Testing and Component Properties

Yarn to Hard Surface Lubricants for Fibre Finishers

Cohesive Agents and Fiber to Fiber Lubricants

Emulsifiers

Antistats

Other Finish Additives: Antioxidants, Defoamers, Antimicrobials, and Wetting Agents

Soil- and Stain-Resistant Textile Finishes

Environmental Degradation of Finish Materials

Index