INTRODUCTION

REFFERENCE BOOK
1. Handbook of Technical Textiles
Edited by
A R Horrocks and S C Anand
2. Technical Textiles
by
William C Smith
3. Specifying Technical Textiles
by
Manchester (GB) Textile Institute
Hi-tech/Technical/Industrial Textiles
Application of Technical Textiles
• Technical textiles are
defined as comprising all
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Those textile-based
products which are used
principally for their
performance or
functional
characteristics rather
than for their
aesthetics, or are used
for non-consumer (i.e.
industrial) applications.
Why Technical textiles gaining popularity/priority?
Due to one or more following reasons:
Functional requirement
Health and safety
Cost effectiveness
Durability
High strength
Lightweight
Versatility
Customization
User friendly
Eco-friendliness
Logistical conveniences, etc.
hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; biocompatibility etc
 Classification of Technical Textiles
1. Agrotech: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry And Fishing
2. Buildtech: Building And Construction
3. Clothtech: Functional Components Of Shoes And Clothing
4. Geotech: Geotextiles And Civil Engineering
5. Hometech: Products Used In The Home; Components Of
Furniture And Floorcoverings
6. Indutech: Filtration And Other Products Used In Industry
7. Medtech: Hygiene And Medical
8. Mobiltech: Transportation Construction, Equipment And
Furnishing
9. Oekotech: Environmental Protection
10.Packtech: Packaging And Storage
11.Protech: Personal And Property Protection
12.Sporttech: Sports And Leisure Technical Components
 Technical Textile Application Fields
Sector EXAMPLES MARKETS

Earthworks Linings, netting, insulation, artificial Construction companies

gas (geo-textiles) for roads, water
engineering, soil
stabilization, tunnels and
other earthworks
Construction Insulation and roofing materials Building firms, architects
(building textiles)
Agriculture Sun protection for greenhouses, Farming, horticulture and
fishing nets (agro textiles) fishing
Transport Car mats and lining, airbags, fire Producers of cars, aero
resistant seat covers and carpets, planes, boats
safety belts
Medical and Bandages, medical corsetry (medical Hospitals, nursing homes,
healthcare textiles) households
Protection Safety nets, ribbons and tapes, fire Industry, distribution,
resistant clothing (protecting textiles) households
 Technical Textile Application Fields
Sector Examples Markets
Packaging Twine and cordage, sack and bag, Industry, distribution,
tarpaulins (packing textiles) households
Military &public Fire service equipment, bullet proof Military/security. Forestry,
service jackets, army tents, parachutes, offshore oil industry
extinguishing blankets, tubes
Specialized Sports, skiing and leisure Active sports,
clothing mountaineering,
households
Specialized Sports, skiing and leisure Active sports,
clothing mountaineering,
households
Industry Filters, drive and conveyer belts, Engineering, machinery,
abrasive belts chemicals, plastics, mining,
energy, etc
Furnishing Interlaid scrims, braiding, shower Decoration firms,
curtains, umbrellas, parasols, deck households.
chair, textile wall papers