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TEACHING MATERIALS for Students

1. Introduction

In this course students/ learners will be introducing with novel trends in textile functionalization through:

  • new technologies,
  • methods,
  • processes and
  • functional properties of such treated textiles.
Such properties would be based on novel technology and biomimetic approach from nature which will be by using appropriate techniqes transfered onto the textiles surface and structure.
Learners will be informed how complex textile structure influenced on the treatment effectiveness and desired properties.
Through the course the processing equipments will be described, the physical-chemical nature of the polymer materials, as well as the most important functionalities provided by these techniques.
The course will be focused on the use of innovative ICT technologies, eco-friendly processes in order to equip learners with relevant skills and knowledge, as well as with responsibilities for developing a novel material functionalities and environmentally friendly. 

Functional materials - a special category of materials in which the application of targeted chemical, mechanical treatments/ finishing has achieved some new properties in the function of protection.


Some of established techniques which could be used to impart new functionalities and properties to textile materials including:

                      • plasma processing,
                      • electrospinning,
                      • sol-gel process,
                      • nanotechnology,
                      • wet processes,
                      • spraying,
                      • polymer coating,
                      • layer by layer,
                      • biotechnological treatment.
A new generation of new high-value textiles developed by surface treatment, chemical grafting, 3D structure, and nanotechnologies to introduce and develop textiles with new functionalities will be also described. The course will be focused on the use of innovative processes which is supported with ICT technologies, eco-friendly processes in order to equip learners with relevant skills and knowledge, as well as with responsibilities for developing a novel material functionalities and environmentally friendly.

The requirements for textile materials (and thus protective clothing and footwear) require continuous improvement of the production process of polymers, fibers, materials, clothing, footwear and equipment, which take on new properties and thus provide the necessary protective properties, such as:

                      • heat protection,
                      • flame protection,
                      • chemical protection,
                      • UV radiation,
                      • various radiation sources (ionized),
                      • reduction of tendency to static electricity (antistatic properties),
                      • anti-ballistic properties,
                      • mechanical hazards,
                      • resistance to microorganisms (bacteria, viruses),
                      • water repellent properties,
                      • waterproofing, and other protective properties.