Functional finishes for textiles : improving comfort, performance and protection / edited by Roshan Paul

Functional finishes for textiles: an overview / R. Paul -- Part One. Improving Comfort and Performance. Thermal regulation finishes for textiles / E. Onder, N. Sarier -- Moisture management and soil release finishes for textiles / S. Pavlidou, R. Paul -- Softening finishes for textiles and clothing / M.D. Teli -- Enzymatic biofinishes for synthetic textiles / C. Silva, A.M. Cavaco-Paulo, J.J. Fu -- Commercial shrink-resist finishes for wool / R. Kettlewell, A. De Boos, J. Jackson -- Easy care finishes for textiles / M. Vanneste -- Self cleaning finishes for textiles / D. Gupta, M.L. Gulrajani -- Superabsorbent finishes for textiles / P. Glampedaki, V. Dutschk -- Medical, cosmetic and odour resistant finishes for textiles / H.-J. Buschmann, V.A. Dehabadi, C. Wiegand -- Part Two. Protecting Wearers and Textiles. Insect repellent finishes for textiles / L. Van Langenhove, R. Paul -- Antimicrobial finishes for textiles / R. Nayak, R. Padhye -- Hydrophobic and oleophobic finishes for textiles / B. Mahltig -- Flame retardant finishes for textiles / M. Neisius, T. Stelzig, S. Liang, S. Gaan -- Ultraviolet protection finishes for textiles / Y.K. Kim -- Radiation protection finishes for textiles / G. Rosace -- Antistatic and electrically conductive finishes for textiles / A.M. Seyam, W. Oxenham, T. Theyson -- Biological and chemical protective finishes for textiles / U. Turaga, V. Singh, S. Ramkumar -- Ballistic and impact protection finishes for textiles / L. Bautista -- Environmental and safety issues regarding functional finishes / L. Almeida.