The role of the textile finisher has become increasingly demanding, requiring a careful balance between the compatibility of different finishing products and treatments and the application processes used to provide textiles with desirable properties. This comprehensive book details the fundamentals of final chemical finishing, covering the range of effects that result from the interplay between chemical structures and finishing products. The focus is on fundamentals, rather than on specific recipe and procedure proposals.

From the Preface: “...With about 20 different types of chemical finishes and several thousand finishing agents, most of which are combined to give one-bath multipurpose finishes, chemical finishing needs a solid basis of textile chemical knowledge and technical understanding as well as some practical experience. This book aims to fulfil some of these requirements...Readers without a deeper chemical interest may especially profit from the discussions of typical advantages and disadvantages, application conditions, compatibility and combinability, testing methods and practical tips about every important type of chemical finish...”

Target Audience: Plant managers, process engineers, technologists, quality inspectors, and students of textile chemistry and finishing.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Chemical Finishing

Chemical Finishing Processes

Softening Finishes

Hand Building Finishes

Easy-Care and Durable Press Finishes of Cellulosics

Repellent Finishes

Soil-Release Finishes

Flame-Retardant Finishes

Non-Slip Finishes

Antistatic Finishes

Anti-Pilling Finishes

Elastomeric Finishes

Finishes to Improve Colour Fastness

Ultraviolet Protection Finishes

Antimicrobial Finishes

Insect Resist and Mite Protection Finishes

Finishing With Enzymes: Bio-Finishes for Cellulose

Novel Finishes

Actual and Future Trends in Chemical Finishing

Index