In order to satisfy man's fundamental necessities, textile items are crucial. We frequently just think about textiles as the clothing we wear. Obviously, the majority of textiles are manufactured and consumed in the apparel business. However, textiles have a significant role in every area of our life, from conception to death. The history of textile use spans more than 8500 years. Textile technology advancements are not generally recognised in other industries as they are in the apparel sector. The crucial roles that textiles play in various sectors are described in the following presentation.

1. Presented by,
A.LAKSHIKA,
Assistant Professor,
Department Of Fashion Technology
And Costume Designing,
Bon Secours Arts And Science College For
Women,
Mannargudi.

2.  Clothing is one among the basic needs of mankind. We often only consider
textiles to be the clothes we wear. Obviously, the clothing industry is where
the majority of textiles are produced and used.
 Man started using the plant leaves and skin of animals as clothing.
 Clothing protects man from unfavorable climatic condition like cold and
sunlight.
 Evaluation agriculture helped mankind to explore a new material for the
preparation of clothing.
 Textiles are also important in all aspects of our lives from birth to death. The
use of textiles has been traced back over 8500 years.
 The technological advances of textiles in various industries do not always get
recognized as they do in the clothing industry.

3. Agriculture
Health and hygiene
Clothing
Transportation
Protective Textiles
Miscellaneous Textile
Products
Home textiles
Sports
Packaging sector
Building And Construction
Sector

4. AGRICULTURE
 "Agriculture is the backbone of our country" went the saying
so far. But do you know that "Textile can be the backbone of
Agriculture?"
 A textile fabric has a long history of application in
agriculture.
 The word "agro textiles" now is used to classify the woven,
nonwovens and knitted fabrics applied for agricultural &
horticultural uses.
 The practice of textiles is also now widen to safeguard the
agro products like plants, vegetables and fruits from
weather, weed and birds, etc.

5. AGRICULTURE
 Agrotextiles is application of textile materials in the agriculture
field.
 With the continuous increase in population worldwide, stress on
agricultural crops has increased. So it is necessary to increase the
yield and quality of agro-products. But it is not possible to meet fully
with the traditionally adopted ways of using pesticides and herbicides.
 Today, agriculture and horticulture has realized the need of tomorrow
and opting for various technologies to get higher overall yield, quality
and tasty agro-products.

6. Some of the applications of
Agrotextiles are as follows:
Sunscreens
Bird protection net
Plant net
Ground cover
Windshield
Root ball nets

7. AGRICULTURE
Insect meshes
Turf protection net
Cherry covers
Some of the applications of
Agrotextiles are as follows:

8. AGRICULTURE
Tape nets
Packing materials for agricultural products
Monofil nets
Nets for covering pallets
Some of the applications of
Agrotextiles are as follows:

9. Health and hygiene
 An important and growing part of the textile Industry is the medical
and related healthcare and hygiene sectors.
 The number of applications range from the simple cleaning wipe to
the advanced barrier fabrics used for operating rooms.
 New cost-effective ways to protect both hospital staff and their
patients from bacteria; viruses and body fluid invasions in operating
room environments are being developed.

10. Products:
The healthcare and hygiene products are as follows:
1. Medical and Pharmacy division:
Adult Incontinence pads, Rectangular pads,
shaped pads, urine collector and bag, feminine
maternity pad, cotton mesh maternity pads,
nursing wipes, gauze, wound dressing, surgical
drapes, gowns, plaster, face mask, operation
room table and tray covers, head wear, under
pads, X ray gowns, scrub suits, barrier and
isolation gowns, patient exam gowns, ostonomy
bag, super absorbent fabrics, etc. are some
products in this division.

11. Products:
2. Feminine Hygiene and Baby care division:
Diapers, skin protective towelettes for children,
make-up remover towels, covet wipes, baby wipes
(using spun lace and other fabrics), nappy (Diaper)
liners, dry wipes (antimicrobial), disposable baby
bibs, baby pillow and changing mats, baby blanket,
dermo-protective children towels, etc. The basic
structure of disposable baby diapers has not changed
dramatically over the past few years. The key
component, the absorbent core, is now rectangular
in shape, profiled and contains granular super
absorbents.

12. Products:
3. Cleaning products:
These include gauze for floors, dry dusting systems,
hard surface disinfectant wipes, high absorbency
cloth, window cloth, electrostatic disposable dusters,
cleaning mop, etc.
4. Wipes:
Non woven fabrics consisting of the spun lace and other
fabrics are used for the different wipes. The following
types of wipes are available: baby wipes, skin cleaning
wipes, moist toilet tissues, nursing wipes, nappy (diaper)
liners, dry wipes (anti-microbial), hard surface
disinfectant wipes, window cloths, electrostatic
disposable dusters, hard cleaning wipes, etc

13. Clothing
 Clothing industry or garment industry summarizes
the types of trade and industry along the production
and value chain of clothing and garments, starting
with the textile industry (producers of cotton, wool,
fur, and synthetic fiber), embellishment using
embroidery, via the fashion industry to apparel
retailers up to trade with second-hand clothes and
textile recycling.
 The producing sectors build upon a wealth of
clothing technology some of which, like the loom, the
cotton gin, and the sewing machine heralded
industrialization not only of the previous textile
manufacturing practices.

14. Transportation
 Automotive textile is that part of textile which is used in accordance with
the vehicles i. e. it is widely used in automotive industry right from light
weight vehicles to a heavy truck or duty vehicles.
 In transport, seats, interior interiors, airbags, car tires are made of textile,
as well as helicopter blade tips, aircraft, and rocket nose sections for the
aerospace industry.
 Seats and floor coverings in the railway and maritime industries also
contain textiles.

15. Applications in
transportation
1. Upholstery
The volume of upholstery varies by region since
manufacturers from different regions may prefer
different styles of vehicle interiors. Both woven
manufacture of automotive upholstery. An average of
5-6 m2 of fabric is used in cars for upholstery. Modern
designers are trying to give sporty or elegant look to
the car interiors.

16. Applications in
transportation
2. Carpets
Carpet is an important part of the automotive
interior. Carpets must withstand temperature
extremes. Needle-felt carpets, tufted cut-pile carpets
are generally used. Major car producers are using
tufted cut-pile carpets in their cars. Carpets usually
have a rubberized backing.

17. Applications in
transportation
3. Pre-Assembled Interior
Components
Door kick panels, boot linings roof linings,
parcel shelves and insulation (heat, sound,
vibration etc.) materials are important
examples for pre-assembled interior
components. Coated laminated needle-punched
non-woven and warp knits are the main
materials used for the category.

18. Applications in
transportation
4. Tyres
The textile material in a type is used mainly for
reinforcement. Textile materials such as
viscose, glass and steel cords provide
dimensional stability as well as reinforcement.
Dimensional stability is an essential
requirement for tyres. Strength is provided to
tyres mainly by the web of fibres that lies with
the body of the tyre called Carcass.

19. Applications in
transportation
5. Safety Device
 Due to governmental pressure and legislation, safety
device have become a growing market for automotive
textile. Seat belts and air begs are commonly used for
safety in automotives.
 The seat belts control the forward movement of the
wearers in the controlled manner during sudden
stoppage of the vehicle.
 About 1 Kg of textile fiber per car is consumed in seat
belts. An airbags is an automatic safety restraint
system that has gained significance within the last
decade.
 Airbag is not an alternative to seat belt but a
supplement. Seat belt provides a protection regardless
direction of collision but air begs provide protection
against head on collision.

20. Applications in
transportation
6. Filters And Engine
Compartment Items
 Hoses, belts and linen are important
components car engine which are reinforced
with textile materials. Automotive filters are
largely made of textiles.
 Some example of the filters used in
automotive are largely made of textiles.
 Some examples of the filter are air filter and
oil filter.
 The function of these filters is to filter the
fluid before it enters the engine because of
delicate machine component may be
destroyed if the dust particle enters into the
engine.

21. Protective Textiles
Protective textile products have been used to protect
against various natural or man-made adverse
environments or situations like heat, cold, storms,
ultraviolet rays, snow, radioactive radiation, fires, friction,
dust, microorganisms, static electricity, chemicals, etc.

22. Application of
Protective Textiles
1. Flame Retardant Textiles
These types of garments are made using
cotton/nylon as well as special fibers (carbon,
glass, aramid, PBI) and chemical finishes, which
reduce the combustion rate of the fabric. Workers
in industries such as metals, aluminum and steel
are often exposed to heavy molten metal splashes
and work at very high temperatures there.
Therefore, wearing flame resistant clothing is
mandatory for them. So, in such an environment
they wear flame resistant clothing.

23. Application of
Protective Textiles
2. Chemical Protective Textiles
Activated Carbon used to be used in this type of
clothing but now three layers of clothing are used,
the outer layer protects from liquid chemicals, the
middle layer absorbs liquid and gaseous chemicals
and the inner layer provides comfort to the
wearer. Workers in various chemical industries
wear a special type of clothing / suit to protect
themselves from hazardous chemicals, be they
liquids/powders/gases.

24. Application of
Protective Textiles
3. Biological Protective Textiles
Microorganisms are microscopic organisms that
include all unicellular organisms and can form an
endosymbiotic relationship with the organism.
This is why microorganisms act as effective agents
in many infectious diseases. Biological Protective
clothing protects against such infections,
preventing the movement of bacteria /
microorganisms.

25. Application of
Protective Textiles
4. Mechanical Protective Textiles
Mechanical performance of fibers, in their
interlacing mode, hybrid yarns reach the textile
material. This includes Ballistic, Blade cuts,
Puncture, Projection of Fragments, Knives,
Slashing etc. Acts as a personal defense against
various risks such as. This type of textile product
is made of a combination of glass fiber, HT
polythene and various high-performance fibers,
such as: Anti-cut Gloves.

26. Application of
Protective Textiles
5. Electrical Protective Textiles
There are basically two types of protection from
electrical hazards, Electromagnetic and Electro
Static protection. Utility workers working near
power lines and electrical equipment may face the
risk of electric shock and intense flammability,
requiring electrical protective clothing for those
working in the vicinity of very high voltage
equipment. Also, these garments must be flame
resistant, resistant and comfortable to wear.

27. Application of
Protective Textiles
6. Ballistic Protective Textiles
Ballistic protection of a soldier involves protection
of body and eyes. The most widely used materials
for ballistic protection today are aramid, ultra-
high molecular weight polythene and liquid
crystal polymer-based fibers. The use of hybrid
fiber in ballistic defense systems is increasing day
by day. It can be both Woven, Non-woven.

28. Application of
Protective Textiles
7. Bulletproof Jacket
A bulletproof jacket, bulletproof vest, ballistic vest or
bullet-resistant vest is a personal weapon or item that
helps absorb projectile-driven projectiles and the
effects of explosions. The soft jacket is made from
multiple layers of woven or laminated fibers and is
able to protect small garments from small caliber
handguns and shotgun projectiles from explosives
such as hand grenades. These textiles are usually
worn by police forces, private citizens who are at risk
of being shot, bodyguards and bodyguards. Fibers
like Polyester, Kevlar, Spectra, Twaron, Bynema
etc. are used to make it.

29. Application of
Protective Textiles
8. Space Suits
Special types of suits (space suits) are made for
them keeping in mind some of the issues (heat /
Cold, Pressure fluctuations, Chemical,
Micrometeoroids, Balance etc.) while in space and
space shuttle. Nylon, Dacron, Nomax, Kevlar,
Teflon, Carbon fibers are used to make space
suits.

30. Application of
Protective Textiles
9. Fire Fighting Suits
Firefighting suits have been tested from 56 types
of fiber for fire-fighting performance. The suite is
designed to protect firefighters from the flames.
The suits allow better evaporation of sweat and
are well ventilated to reduce the risk of burns.
A firefighter suit includes coats, pants, underwear,
helmets, boots, gloves, station wear uniforms, and
breathing apparatus. Structurally this protective
clothing is made up of three layers: Outer layer,
Vapor Barrier and Thermal Barrier.

31. Application of
Protective Textiles
10. High Visibility Textiles
High-visibility textiles are colored fabrics that are
easily perceptible or highly reflective in any
environment. High-visibility clothing can serve as
a distinctive mark to indicate the presence of
wearers and is widely used for public safety,
emergency services, personal protection
applications and other professional use purposes.
Various road or railway workers, traffic police are
seen wearing such clothes.

32. Application of
Protective Textiles
11. Waterproof Breathable Textiles
Lightweight fabric coated with polyvinyl chloride,
polyurethane and other synthetic rubber has
become increasingly popular for cold weather
clothing. Although garments made from these
fabrics provide protection against rain and
somewhat less exceptional. Air penetration,
condensation can accumulate on their inner
surface and moisture vapor inside the garment
can cause discomfort. Breathable polymer
coatings are now used to overcome this problem
which has greatly improved the comfort of such
garments.

33. Application of
Protective Textiles
12. Mosquito Repellent Textiles
Mosquito repellent textiles are classified as
pesticide-infested nets, curtains, home textile
materials, military uniforms etc. Also, used as
protective barrier against adult mosquito bites. To
protect against mosquitoes, we usually spray
pesticides inside homes and buildings, known as
indoor residual spraying, air shields, ultrasonic
radiation and so on. Of all the methods of
protection from mosquito bites, the textile-based
protection method is the most important, as the
textile material protects the skin from harsh
weather and also acts as a barrier to harmful
airborne micro-organisms.

34. Sports
Applications of Sports Textiles
Currently the use of sports textiles is increasing day by day. Clothing and sports
equipment used in various sports, clothing and mats used in yoga exercises are all
contributions of sports textiles. Here are some uses:
T-shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Jerseys, Tracksuits, Caps, Sports bras, Shoes and various
sports equipment such as Football/volleyball, Sports net, Gloves, Pads, Mats etc. are
used for all types of sports in Golf, Tennis, Mountaineering, Skiing, Cricket, Football,
Volleyball, Swimming, Summer and Winter Sports and Olympic Games. It also
includes some inner-wear and jockstraps for athletes. Also, among the special uses of
sportswear are swimming costume, sleeping bags, ballooning fabrics and parachute
fabrics. Artificial turfs (grassland or carpet), this technology is also used in Sportech.

35. Packaging sector
In the packaging sector, stretchable textile
packaging is used to protect food products,
including meat, customizable bags such as
tote bags, and many others!
1. Polyolefin Woven Sacks (excluding FIBC):
Polyolefin (HDPE/PP) woven sacks are versatile
packing materials used extensively in the packing of
cement, fertilizers, thermo plastic raw materials, food
grains, sugar etc. The list of user-industries where
they are used is: Cement,Fertilizers,Chemicals,Food
Grains,CattleFeed,Salt,Sugar,Polymers,Sacks –
Export, Others

36. Packaging sector
2. Leno Bags:
Leno bags are excellent for packing and preserving
vegetables like potato, onion, ginger, garlic, cabbage
etc. and fruits like pineapple, citrus fruits, raw
mango, coconut etc. The Leno Bag is made of netted
fabric of virgin Polypropylene (PP) with color Master
batch.

37. Packaging sector
3. Jute Hessian and Sacks:
A range of heavy jute fabrics either in plain or twill
weaves manufactured by using coarse jute fiber in
larger percentage than used for manufacturing
tarpaulin, hessian or such light fabrics. Sacking refers
to the coarser and heavier cloth, used primarily for
sacks for packing materials, which do not need special
protection, but has higher weight. Jute bagging
material is in demand because of the openness of the
weave, which allows air to circulate while protecting
the contents.

38. Packaging sector
4. Tea Bags:
Tea bags are sold by organized tea producers to the
high-end consumers. Tea bags consist of a filter paper
pouch with a thread, which holds the tea powder and
a tag. The tea bag is dipped in hot water / milk to
produce the beverage.
5. Soft Luggage:
Soft luggage is made out of woven fabrics like nylon and
polyester. It comprises of uprights, totes, duffle and sky
bags which can be with or without wheels and handles.
The soft luggage today is becoming very popular due to
the ease of carry as it is light and flexible. It includes
handbags, military backpacks, athletic backpacks, wallets,
briefcases and other soft sided luggage items.

39. Building And Construction Sector
Civil engineering and building industry are an integral part of the development of
human society as they involve the planning, design, building, operation and
maintenance of infrastructure. The venturing of technical textiles or high-
performance textiles in this sector has given a great impetus to the quality of
construction.
These textiles are used in the construction of buildings, dams, bridges, tunnels and
roads and collectively comprise the “Buildtech” sector. They offer mechanical
properties such as lightness, strength and resilience as well as resistance to many
factors such as creep, degradation by chemicals and pollutants in the air or rain and
other construction material as well as the effects of sunlight and acid. These textiles
play an important role in the modernization of infrastructure.

40. Some of the major products covered under this
sector are used in ;
 Hoardings and Signages
 Scaffolding Nets
 Awnings and canopies

41.  Tarpaulins
Architectural membranes
Roofing materials

42. Home textiles
The home textile fabrics are wide in application, due
to a large number of home textile categories available
in the market. Fabrics such as cotton, jute, nylon,
rayon, silk and wool are commonly used in home
textile fabrics
1. Floor Covering
2. Bedding
3. Bathroom

43. Miscellaneous Textile
Products
Toothbrushes
Hair Brushes
Dental Floss
Artificial Flowers/Plants
Book Bindings
Candle Wicks
Communication Lines
Circuit Boards

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