This PPT describes the types of fibers used in technical textiles.

1. S . D H I V Y A
D E P A R T M E N T O F C O S T U M E D E S I G N A N D F A S H I O N
TECHNICAL TEXTILES

2. POLYETHYLENE
PROPERTIES
• Very good ultra violet
resistance
• Excellent electrical and
chemical resistance
• Low moisture absorption level
• Very good abrasion resistance
• Higher energy is needed to
break because of specific
modulus and high specific
strength

3. Application of Polyethylene:
 Medical implants
 Cable and marine ropes
 Sail cloth
 Composites like Pressure vessel boat hulls, sports
equipment, impact shields
 Fish netting
 Concrete reinforcement
 Protective clothing
 Can be used in radar protective cover because of its low
dielectric constant
 Can be used as a lining material of a pond which collects
evaporation of water and containment from industrial
plants
 Useful in geotextile applications

4. POLYETHYLENE

6. Polyester
Properties:
• Wrinkle resistance
• Heat resistance
• Good mechanical properties
• Polymerization and cross linking
is possible

7. Application of Polyester:
• Widely used in apparels
• Fiberfill is used in cushion padding, comforters and
in stuff pillows
• Woven polyester fabric is used in home furnishing
• Medical Implants
• In jet engines as abradable seal
• Spun together with natural fibres to give strength

8. POLYESTER

9. POLYESTER

10. NYLON FIBRE
Properties:
• Dries quickly
• Easy to launder
• Strong and elastic
• Responsive to heat setting
and resilient
• Retains its shape
• Lower mould shrinkage
• Good fatigue resistance

11. Application of Nylon Fibre
• Used in hosiery
• Useful in making of swimwear, windbreakers,
draperies, bedspreads, shorts track pants and active
wear
• Also use in parachutes
• Tire cord, hoses, conveyer and seat belts,
parachutes, racket strings, ropes and nets, sleeping
bags, tents, thread, mono filament fishing line.

12. CARBON FIBRE
 Properties:
• Physical strength
• Specific toughness
• Light weight
• Low abrasion
• Good vibration strength,
damping and toughness
• Biological inertness and x-
ray permeability
• High corrosion resistance
• Electrical conductivity
• Electromagnetic properties

13. Application of Carbon Fibre
• Sporting goods, aerospace,
marine and road transport
• Audio equipment, Hi-fi
equipment and loudspeakers
• Medical applications in x-ray and
surgery equipment, ligament and
tendon repair and in implants
• Textile machinery.
• Missiles, aircraft brakes,
aerospace antenna and support
structure

14. CARBON

16. POLYPROPYLENE
 Properties:
• Thermoplastic property
• Good strength
• Good environmental resistance
• Low density, hence light weight
• Good toughness
• Ability to be remoulded

17. Application of Polypropylene Fibre:

• Textile industry
• Good impact properties even at low temperatures
and slightly increased elongation at break
• Extruded pipes, automotive like battery cases and
bumpers, blow moulded containers
• Boat bodies, blow moulded medical articles and
seat shells.
• Automotive Industry
 • Aerospace Industry
 • Construction Industry

18. POLYPROPYLENE

19. GLASS FIBRE
Properties
 High strength
 Non flammable
 Relatively insensitive to moisture
 Good electrical insulation
 High production rates
 Relatively low density
 Good chemical resistance
 Relatively low fatigue resistance
 Good strength properties in
various conditions
 Relatively low density
 Low cost

20. Application of Glass fibre
 Reinforcement material in polymer matrix
composites
 Laminate structures can be used in storage tanks
 Woven fabrics are used in production of surfboards,
composite panels and other similar devices
 Useful for good thermal insulation

21. GLASS FIBER

25. VISCOSE FIBRE
 Properties
 Viscose has silk like feel and drape
 It retains its colors
 It has cellulosic base so it has many
properties like cotton and natural
cellulosic fibre
 Moisture absorbent
 Comfortable to wear
 Breathable
 Easily dyed in vivid colors
 It does not build up static electricity
 Moderate dry strength and abrasion
resistance

26. Application of Viscose fibre
 Apparel uses like jackets, dresses etc.
 Industry uses like tire cord
 Medical surgery products
 Furnishings like upholstery, bed spreads etc

27. VISCOSE FIBER

28. ACRYLIC FIBRE
 Properties
 Resistant to moths, chemicals and oils
 Resistant to deterioration from sunlight exposure
 It dyes well
 Has excellent colorfastness
 It retains its shape
 Resists wrinkles and shrinkage
 Quick dry and easy care

29. Application of Acrylic fibre
 Use in the knitwear section
 In sportswear
 In industry and apparel
 Hygienic cloth
 Domestic textiles
 Carpets

30. PROTEIN FIBRE
Properties
 Antimicrobial activity (Inhibits bacterial growth)
 Flocculation (Purifies waste waters)
 Salt adsorption (Lowers high blood pressure)
 Hemostatic action (bleeding easily stopped)
 Heavy metal adsorption (Adsorbs and removes radioactive
substances)
 Cell activation (Promotes Iysozyme secretion)
 Slow releasing action (permits slow and steady release of medicines)
 Immunization (enhances immunity of body against diseases)
 Lowering of cholesterol (catches cholesterol and lowers its level)
 Biodegradation (being organic material it is degraded by
microorganisms)
 Acceleration of skin tissue regeneration (thin non woven fabric is
applied to burns)
 Oil absorption inhibition (helps to remove excess fat from body)
 Body activation (helps in wound healing)

31. Application of Protein fibre
 Gymnastic uniform like sweats, t-shirts and shirts, polo
shirts, blouse, cardigan
 House interior like pillow cover and bedcover
 Sports wear like uniform of baseball team, wristband,
socks
 Underwear like bikini, lingerie and mens brief
 Outer wear like blankets

32. METAL FIBRE
 Properties
 Good thermal and electrical conduction
 Wear resistance
 Elastic module and high intensity
 Protection from magnetism and static and radiation
 Better shield effect

33. Application of Metal fibre
•Automotive manufacturing
•Automobile safe gasbag
•Shield dress of protection from
magnetism
•Bulletproof vests
•Dust proof ultra clean clothes

34. METAL FIBER