A technical textile is a textile product manufactured for non-aesthetic purposes, where function is the primary criterion. technical textile materials are most widely used in filter clothing, furniture, hygiene medicals and construction material. Technical textiles include textiles for automotive applications, medical textiles, geotextiles, agrotextiles, and protective clothing.

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Technical Textile
Anil Kumar , Lecturer (Textile Design)
Pandit Lakhmichand State University of Performing & Visual
Arts , Rohtak
E-mail-anilvns143@gmail.com
Mobile no. +919729138649

2. Technical Textiles
 Technical textiles are fibres & fabrics which have been developed for their
performance, and functional properties.
 They are often made of microfibres (synthetic fibres up to 60 times finer than human
hair)
 Technical Textiles are all around us.
 Term technical textile was coined in 1985, other terms used for defining technical
textiles are industrial textiles, functional textile, performance textile, engineering
textile, invisible textile and hi-tech textile.
 Technical textiles is a knowledge based research oriented industry.
 The global technical textile has shown an increase from 25%(1998) to 37% (2010).
 The largest segment are mobiltex, Indutex and sportek and they contribue to about
55-57% of the total technical textile on global basis.
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3. Classification of Technical Textiles
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Share of technical textiles in global market

4. Agro-tech (Agro Textiles)
 Textiles used in agriculture, horticulture, fishing and forestry are termed as
agro textiles.
 APPLICATION
 Crop protection cover
 Capillary matting
 Land netting
 Fishing ropes
 Fishing nets
 Fishing line
 Anti-hail nets
 Bird protection nets
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5. Mobi tech
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 These textiles are used in the manufacture of automobiles, railways & aircraft.
 Visible components like Truck covers , car trunk coverings ,seat covers , seat belts,
airbags, parachutes, boats , air balloons etc.
 Concealed components like noise vibrations, harness components, tyre cords, liners
etc.
 Application
Car /truck tyre cord
Drive belt
Cabin filters
Seat belts
Air begs
Truck covers
Ropes upholstery

6. Build – Tech ( Construction Textiles )
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 Textiles used in construction - concrete reinforcement, facade foundation systems,
interior construction, insulations, proofing materials, air conditioning, noise
prevention, visual protection, protection against the sun, building safety.
 Applications
Textile structures
House wrap
Scaffold nets
Concrete reinforcement
Composites
Roof scrims

7. Cloth – Tech ( Clothing Textiles )
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 Technical textiles for clothing applications. Especially in the finishing process
where fabric is treated under pressure and high temperature.
 Applications
Woven and non woven interlining
Laces
Shoe component
Sewing thread
Zips
Labels

8. Geo – Tech ( Geotextile )
 It refers to permeable fabric woven or non-woven used for confinement/
séparation, renforcement, filtration and drainage.
 Application
 Civil eng.
 Embankment protection
 Slope stabilization
 Soil reinforcement
 Pit linings
 Erosion control
 Rail track bed stabilization
 Marine eng.
 Environmental eng.
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9. Home – tech ( Home textile )
 Textiles used in a domestic environment - interior
decoration and furniture, carpeting, protection
against the sun, cushion materials, fireproofing,
floor and wall coverings, textile reinforced
structures/fittings.
 Application
Woven/nonwoven wipes
Vacuum filters
Pillow ticking's
Mattress ticking's
Curtain tapes
Carpet ground yarn
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10. Indu – tech (industrial Textile )
 Textiles used for chemical and electrical applications and textiles related to
mechanical engineering. Silk-screen printing, filtration, plasma screens ,
lifting/conveying equipment, sound-proofing elements, melting processes,
roller covers, insulations, seals, fuel cell.
Applications
Conveyor belts
Battery separator
Electrical goods
Ropes
Woven wipes
Woven filters
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11. Eco – tech (Environmental textile)
 New applications for textiles in environmental protection applications -
floor sealing, air cleaning, prevention of water pollution, water cleaning,
waste treatment/recycling, domestic water sewerage plants, landfill waste
management
 Applications
House wrap
Pit linings
Erosion control
woven filters
Nonwoven dust filter
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12. Pack- tech ( Packaging Textiles )
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 Packaging, silos, containers, bags, canvas covers,
marquee tents.
 Application
Flexible intermediate bulk container
Laundry bags
Tea bags
Netting
Woven packaging

13. Pro- tech ( Protective Textiles)
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 Protection against heat, flame and radiation for fire fighter clothing, against
molten metals for welders, for bulletproof jackets etc.
 Applications
Bullet proof jackets & helmets
Hi visibility harnesses
Face masks
Gloves
Fire retardant
Radiation protective

14. Sport – tech (Sports Textiles)
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 Shoes, sports equipment, flying and sailing sports, cycling, winter and summer
sports, indoor sports wear.
 Applications
Boat covers
Ropes
Nets
Balls
Air sport fabrics
Tents

15. Medi –tech (Medical Textiles)
 Combination of textile technology and medical sciences has resulted into a new
field called medical textiles.
 Applications
Woven and nonwoven gowns and drapes
Woven and knit wound care product
Medical mattresses
Wipes
Cover stock….
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Super absorbent
medical textiles used in
wipes, wound dressings
& nappies.
Super stretchy polyester yarns
knitted in tubes & used in artery
replacement

16. Advantage of technical textiles
 Cost Efficient
 Logistic convenience
 Durability
 High Strength
 Light weight
❑ Versatility in application
❑ Customization
❑ User friendly
❑ Eco-friendly
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