Plasma Treatment in Textile Industry

Textile Modification with Plasma Treatment

This paper provides a picture of using plasma treatment as a means for textile modification. It discusses the different modes for the generation of plasma. As plasma treatment is acting as a surface modification treatment, the paper also addresses the various types of plasmasubstrate interaction and their effects on the substrates. The use of plasma as a finishing application for different text...

Antibacterial Agents in Textile Industry

The spread of HIV and hepatitis viruses by contact of contaminated materials has created increased pressure for protection of personnel with functional clothing; also, all articles of apparel and home textiles are susceptible to problems of hygiene in normal daily use, for example, socks, sport wear and working clothes as well as mattresses, floor coverings, and shoe linings. Textiles for outdo...

Overview of Ethiopian Textile Industry

China’s Textile and Clothing Industry

This study presents an analysis of China’s textile and clothing industry. Textile and clothing has been one of China’s traditional industries since 1949 and has remained one of the key industries in modern China. This industry has experienced dramatic reforms and reached high growth for a long period of time. China is the world’s largest exporter and producer of many products in this industry. ...

Textile industry and occupational cancer

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY Thousands of workers are engaged in textile industry worldwide. Textile industry involves the use of different kinds of dyes which are known to possess carcinogenic properties. Solvents used in these industries are also associated with different health related hazards including cancer. In previous studies on textile and iron industries, the authors have reported genotoxic...