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CENTRO TECNOLÓGICO DE LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DE LA PRODUCCIÓN

Properties, applications and uses

of Technical Textiles

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DEFINITTIONS

Some years ago. Old definition

“Technical textiles are considered all fabrics that can not be

addressed within the traditional sectors of clothing, home and

decoration”

Now

“Materials designed for specific applications requir ingconcrete and demanding properties (mechanical resistance,

tenacity, insulation, thermal resistance, acids, UV, IR….)”

specialisation

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APPLICATIONS

•   Mechanical functions

•   Exchange functions

•   Functionalities for living beings

•   Protective functions

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Mechanical 

functions

•   Mechanical resistance

•   Reinforcement of materials

•   Elasticity

•   Tenacity

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Exchange 

functions

• Filtration

• Insulation and conductivity

• Drainage

• Impermeability

• Absorption

Impermeability

Breathability fabrics

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Functionalities 

for 

living 

beings

• Antibacteria

• Antidustmites• Biocompatibility (hypoallergenic textiles)

• Biodegradability / bioresorption

 Antibacteria and dustmites

finishing bed

aureus staphylococcus

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Protective 

functions

• Thermal

• Fire

• Mechanical

• Chemicals

• Impermeable - Breathable

• Antistatic

• Particles antirelease

• Electrical insulation,

• IR and UV rays,

• NBC (Nuclear, biological and chemical)

• High visibility

• Electromagnetic fields …

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Functional or Functionalized Textiles 

= 

Textile + something for adding value

By chemical or physical modifications to create new functions such as:

• Antidustmites (Microcapsules)

• Adaptative or smart functions (Plasma)

• Compatibility with environment or other materials (Natural Fibers)

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Dissemination of the Technical Textile

Knowledge implies a multidisciplinary approach

For all future engineers:

texti le has to be used as a material comparatively with iron,

wood, glass, ceramics, plastics...

For all future textile technicians, engineers or managers:

textile has to be used as a multifunctional material having high

level of physical, mechanical, thermal, chemical properties…

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Main groups of technical textiles

1. Technical textiles for PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

a) Protech (Protective textiles)

b) Military textiles and cloth

2. Buildtech (Construction Textiles)

3. Indutech (Industrial Textiles)

4. Medtech (Medical Textiles)

5. Mobiltech (Textiles used in transport)

6. Packtech (Packaging textiles)

7. Agrotech (Agro-textiles)

8. Ecotech (Environmentally-friendly textiles)

9. Sporttech (Sports textiles)

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Main groups of technical textiles

Technical texti les for PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

a) Protech (Protective textiles)

b) Military textiles and clothing

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Main groups of technical textiles

Buildtech (Construction Textiles)

Drainage and water containment

Building spaces

Insulation Aerogel

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Main groups of technical textiles

Indutech (Industrial Textiles)

Epoxi

Tubular knitting or waving

Woven space fabric Composite

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Main groups of technical textiles

Medtech (Medical textiles)

REQUERIMENTS

• proof against liquids, viruses,bacteria and other microorganisms

• low linting

• good draping properties

• protection against cooling of patient• wear comfort

• appearance and hand

• profitability

• barrier membrane between two layers of fabric

• usually PTFE, PET or PU

• layers punctiform bonded, usually by PU

adhesive

ex: Construction of Reusable Surgical Fabrics

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Main groups of technical textiles

Mobiltech (Textiles used in transport)

Truck covers (PVC coated PES fabrics), car trunck coverings

(often needle felts), seat covers (knitted materials), seat

belts, non-wovens for cabin air filtration (also covered inindutech), airbags, parachutes, boats (inflatable), air-bags,

canvas covers, marquee tents …etc

 Air filter 

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Main groups of technical textiles

Packtech (Packaging textiles)

silos, containers, bags, canvas covers, marquee tents…

Construction trash containers   Textile silos

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Main groups of technical textiles

Ecotech (Environmentally-friendly textiles)

floor sealing, erosion protection, air cleaning, prevention of 

water pollution, water cleaning, waste treatment/recycling,

depositing area construction, product extraction, domestic

water sewerage plants, etc…

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Main groups of technical textiles

Sporttech (Sports textiles)Shoes, sports equipment, flying and sailing sports, climbing,

fishing, cycling, winter and summer sports, indoor sports,

raquets, bow wires, etc..

Swimming suit   Motocross protection garment Below zero protection

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