Silicones :Manufacturing and Applications in Textiles - Softcover

Senthilkumar, R

 
9781533403452: Silicones :Manufacturing and Applications in Textiles
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1533403457 ISBN 13: 9781533403452
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Silicones are the synthetic compounds containing the elements silicone and oxygen. They are abundantly available on earth, is hardly found in elemental form. The silicone content in earth crust is approximately 26 %. Silicones are among the most versatile polymers and play an important role in Textile Industry. Today Textile Industry is largest consumer of silicones in India. Silicones have been used as fabric finishers for many years because of the unique handle and durability, which makes it extremely cost effective. Silicone imparts softening to the fabric and also improves physical properties, such as wrinkle resistance, abrasion resistance and tear strength. The utility of silicone has also been diversified for many other purposes like antifoaming, thread lubrication and glass fabric finishing. Silicones give flameproofing and also wash - n- wear finish to the fabric.

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1533403457
ISBN 13 
9781533403452
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
38