International Textiles

Mechanically harvested cotton, either with cotton picker machines (cotton burr remains attached to the stalk) or with stripper machines (cotton burr is removed along with the seed cotton), can contain more trash and other irregularities than hand-harvested cotton. However, according to Cotton contamination surveys by the International Textile Manufactures Federation (ITMF), the most contaminated cottons originate from some of the countries where cotton is hand-picked, whereas some of the cleanest can be sourced in the USA where cotton is machine harvested [34]. Most of the mechanically harvested cotton is harvested with cotton pickers ( 75% in the United States and all in Australia). 

There is a worldwide movement toward the increased use of instrument measurements such as the HVI in characterizing cotton quality and in cotton classification. This is encouraged by international bodies such as the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). 

The textile chemical sector is serviced by a multitude of suppliers. A 2003 buyers guide, lists over 100 companies offering textile chemicals. The International Textile Auxiliaries Buyers Guide contains over 7000 trade names, of which about 40 % are finishing products. 

International Textile Auxiliaries Buyers Guide, 2000, Melliand and TEGEWA, Frankfurt/Main, Deutscher Fachverlag, 2000. 

Thumm S, Prozessoptimierte Siliconweichgriffmittel , International Textile Bulletin, 2001,47(4), 88. 

Haupt-Stephan R, New developments for the transfer printing on cotton. International Textile Bulletin, 2002, 48(5), 73-78. 

Turner J D, Knitterfreiansriistnng von BanmwoUtextilien , International Textile Bulletin/Finishing, 1994,40, 50-58. 

Worsham J B III, Cotton qnality and the metered addition process for wrinkle-resistant products . International Textile Bulletin, 1998,44(2), 22-28. 

Sahin B, Flnorochemicals in textile iimshing", International Textile Bulletin - Dyeing/ Printing/Finishing, 1996, 42(3), 26-30. 

Thumm S, LAD-fluorocarbon technology for high-tech sports-wear , International Textile Bulletin, 2000, 46(1), 56-61. 

The most common friction enhancing agents are based on dispersions of silicic acid called sols (Fig. 9.1). About two-thirds of the commercial non-sUp finishing products, listed in the International Textile Auxiliary Buyers Guide, are based on silicic acid sols only a few are aluminium oxide dispersions. These products can be formed in a variety of particle sizes from 5 to 150 pm and yield dispersions that range from clear to milky white. When the sols are deposited on the fibre surface, the surface becomes much rougher and frictional forces between fibres become much larger. 

For all kinds of finishes, special product groups are known and listed in catalogues. There is, however, no group of anti-pilling products in the International Textile Auxiliaries Buyers Guide. The reason is not that this finish is not important enough. This astonishing fact may be explained by ... 

Haerri H P, Haenzi D, UV absorbers for woven cotton fabrics . International Textile Bulletin, 2002,48(5), 65-68. 

Dempsey E, The third millennium collaborative strategy will gain in influence , International Textile Bulletin, 1999, 45(6), 12-18. 

Rupp J, Boehringer A and Yonenaga A, High performance textiles or smart textiles There s money in know-how , International Textile Bulletin, 2001,47(3), 6-24. 

SchindlerWandWegmannS, KontrollederBinderverteilungmdunklenVhesstoffen , International Textile Bulletin Vliesstoffe-technische Textilien, 1998,44(4), 28-30. 

Lees and Elsworth International Textile Wool Conference, 1955) drew attention to the fact that wool which has been submitted to an alkaline treatment has a lowered alkali solubility. To avoid this source of error the urea bisulphite test was proposed. Alkali treated wool has a lower solubility in the urea bisulphite reagent, and treatment under acid conditions brings about an increased solubility. These facts make it possible to arrive at an historical deduction of the nature of the cause of any degradation. 

Harpa, R., Piroi, C., Cristian, I., 2008. In Study Regarding the Physical—Mechanical Properties of Coton/Amicor Woven Fabrics for Medical Use., ITC and DC Book of Proceedings of the 4th International Textile, Clothing and Design Conference — Magic World of Textiles, pp. 769-774. 

In addition, professional Web sites such as http //www.innovationintextiles.coni/, http //www.knittingtradejoumal.coni/, and professional journals such as Knitting Trade Journal, Knitting International, Textile Outlook and others provide continuous sources of technical information. 

Watzl, Alfred., Ultrasonic flax retting process. International Textile Bulletin, Vol. 49 Issue 5, p. 42, 5p (Oct 2003). 

HiUer Connell, K.Y., Kozar, J.M., 2009. Students attitude-behavior gap on issues of labor exploitation. In Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association. Available from http //cdml6001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/coUection/pl6001coll5/ id/6254/rec/72 (accessed 14.04.14). 

Ha, J.-E., Hodges, N.J., 2006. Exploring motivations, intentions, and behavior of socially responsible consumption in a clothing disposal setting. In Proceedings of the International Textiles and Apparel Association. Available from http //itaaonluie.org/7178 (accessed 15.11.14). 

Schneider, P. Using coatings to give materials new properties, ITB International Textile Bulletin, No. 1 (2004)... 

In aircraft, aU internal textiles such as seating, internal decor, and blankets require defined levels of flame or fire resistance to internationally recognised standard levels. Higher levels of fire and heat resistant textiles and standards are required in engine insulation (e.g. ceramic fabric structures around combustion chambers), reinforcements for composites (e.g. carbon fibre reinforcanents for major structural elements), ara-mid honeycomb reinforcement for wall and floor structures, and fuselage acoustic and fire/heat insulation. 

Schmenk B, Ratke L, Gries T (2008) Solution spinning process for porous cellulose aerogel filaments, In Dorfel A (Ed.) Proceedings of the 2nd Aachen-Dresden International Textile Conference, Dresden, December 04-05, 2008. Dresden Institute of Textile and Clothing Technology, TU Dresden, 2008. 

Boettcher P. and Schilde W. (1994) Using Reclaimed Fibers in Nonwovens , International Textile Bulletin, 26-27, 40, No.l (first quarter). 

Molndr K, Provost M and Vas L M (2009) Electrospinning and characterization of polyamide nanofibrous mats, Proc Achen-Dresden Intern Textile Conf, Nov 26-27, Aachen, Germany, paper No. 8, pp. 1-7. 

Rupp J, Interactive textiles regulate body temperature , Intern. Textile Bull., 1999 45(1), 58-9. 

PP has proved to be a highly economical raw material, with the lowest energy content of all synthetic fibers, and a very favorable environmental position. POs are gradually taking their place as major manmade fibers in the international textile industry. 

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