Nonwovens : process, structure, properties and applications / T. Karthik , R. Rathinamoonrthy & C. Praba Karan

CONTENTS

1. Introduction to nonwovens

1.1 Definition of nonwoven
1.2 Classification of nonwovens
1.3 History of nonwovens
1.4 Market growth of nonwoven industry
etc

2. Web formation

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Staple fiber web formation system
2.3 Polymer lay process
2.4 Comparison of different web forming techniques

3. Nonwoven bonding techniques

3.1 Introduction
3.2 Mechanical bonding
3.3 Chemical bonding
3.4 Thermal bonding
3.5 Comparison of different web bonding techniques

4. Finishing of nonwovens

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Mechanical finishing
4.3 Chemical finishing

5.Testing of nonwovens

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Characterization of bonding structures
5.3 Testing of nonwovens

6. Applications of nonwovens

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Application of nonwoven in apparel
6.3 application of nonwoven in agriculture
6.4 Application of nonwoven in geotextiles
6.5 Application of nonwoven in medical textiles

7. Composite nonwovens

7.1 Definition
7.2 Importance of composite nonwoven
7.3 Types of composite nonwoven
7.4 Composite nonwoven manufacturing process
7.5 Application of composite nonwoven structures

8. Natural fiber nonwovens

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Cotton fiber nonwovens
8.3 Flax fiber nonwoven
8.4 Jute fiber nonwoven
8.5 Hemp fiber nonwoven
8.6 Kenaf fiber nonwovens
etc

Includes bibliographic references : p. 308-314 . _ Index : p. 315-338