Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

Part I: Design and production techniques for hygiene textiles

Chapter 1: The design of novel hygiene textile products

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction: hygiene products

1.2 Applications of hygiene products

1.3 Key property requirements of hygiene products

1.4 Types of new technology to improve the performance of hygiene products

Chapter 2: Nanotechnology and its application to medical hygiene textiles

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Healthcare and life sciences

2.3 Standards and regulations for nanotechnology products

2.4 The global textiles and clothing sectors

Chapter 3: Use of knitted spacer fabrics for hygiene applications

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction: key issues in hygiene and moisture management

3.2 Three-dimensional fabrics: an overview

3.3 Principles of knitting spacer fabrics

3.4 Application of knitted spacer fabrics in hygiene products

3.5 Future trends

Chapter 4: Innovative and sustainable packaging strategies for hygiene products

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Key considerations and drivers for the packaging of hygiene products

4.3 Growing trends and innovation strategies

4.4 Future trends for the hygiene industry

4.5 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 5: Biodegradable hygiene products

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 A classification of sustainable materials according to their ecological footprint

5.3 Criteria for the selection and implementation of sustainable alternative raw materials

5.4 Alternative raw materials

5.4.1 Absorbent fibres

5.4.2 Non-absorbent fibres

5.4.3 Barrier and protective films

5.4.4 Superabsorbent powder and fibre

5.4.5 Packaging

5.5 Conclusion

Part II: Design and production techniques for infection-control textiles

Chapter 6: Micro-organisms, infection and the role of textiles

Abstract

6.1 Introduction to infections

6.2 Superbugs and healthcare-associated infections

6.3 Principles of infection prevention and control in hospitals

6.4 The role of textiles in infection prevention and control

6.5 Future trends

6.6 A holistic approach to preventing infections

Chapter 7: Creating barrier textiles through plasma processing

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 The importance of liquid repellency

7.3 Current solutions for rendering barrier textiles liquid repellent

7.4 Use of plasmas for imparting liquid repellency to barrier textiles

7.4.3 Results

7.5 Applications for plasma-processed barrier textiles

7.6 Future trends

Chapter 8: Disposable and reusable medical textiles

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction: disposable versus reusable

8.2 Life cycles of disposable and reusable textiles

8.3 Costs of disposable and reusable textiles

8.4 Protection provided by disposable and reusable materials

8.5 Biocidal woven and nonwoven textiles

8.6 Conclusions

8.7 Acknowledgment

Chapter 9: Ensuring fabrics survive sterilisation

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Purpose and importance of sterilisation

9.3 Quality assurance of the sterilising process

9.4 Effect of sterilisation on fibres and fabrics

9.5 Reprocessing sterilised products

9.6 Normalisation

9.7 Conclusions

Part III: Product types

Chapter 10: Washable textile-based absorbent products for incontinence

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Incontinence pad designs

10.3 Functional requirements of washable, textile-based incontinence products

10.4 Clinical performance of existing products

10.5 Laboratory evaluation

10.6 Correlation with user data

10.7 Future trends

10.8 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 11: Biological containment suits used in microbiological high containment facilities and by emergency responders

Abstract:

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Containment fabrics to protect against biological threats

11.3 Conclusions

Chapter 12: Coated textiles for skin infections

Abstract:

12.1 Introduction: textiles, skin and infections

12.2 Types of coated textiles with anti-infectious properties

12.3 Applications for coated textiles to prevent or treat cutaneous infections

12.4 Future trends for coated textiles against skin infections

12.5 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 13: Antimicrobial treatments of textiles for hygiene and infection control applications: an industrial perspective

Abstract:

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Processes for biocidal application for textile structures

13.3 Application during yarn and fibre manufacture: natural and synthetic

13.4 Antimicrobial testing procedures

13.5 Future trends

13.6 Conclusion

Index