Tips: Functional Fiber - Does Not Change With Changes In The External Environment

With the advancement of human science and technology, the population has increased, and the level of people’s consumption has continued to rise. The demand for and requirements for wearing have also developed to higher levels and requirements. In particular, the use of industrial textiles will expand, and the demand for textile fiber raw materials, special textile raw materials, and functional textile raw materials will increase substantially.

1 functional textiles!

It refers to textiles that are covered, beautified, and other special functions and superior performance beyond the conventional textile products. These functions do not change with changes in the external environment.

Such as functional outerwear fabrics, according to different occasions can give different functions.

Such as casual clothing with anti-bacterial, deodorant, anti-mildew, anti-mite, self-cleaning, anti-static, anti-ultraviolet, anti-electromagnetic wave, wash wear (free burn) anti-shrinking and other functions.

Social and professional clothing has three functions (water-proof, oil-proof, anti-fouling), antibacterial, deodorizing, anti-mildew, anti-mite, self-cleaning, anti-wrinkle, anti-pilling, anti-pilling, self-cleaning, and radiation protection.

Sports clothing has antibacterial, deodorant, quick-drying moisture, anti-mosquito, anti-ultraviolet and other functions, cold-resistant clothing with waterproof and breathable, radiation protection, high toughness, washable and other functions.

Functional underwear fabric with antibacterial deodorant, anti-mite, anti-mite, anti-mildew, far-infrared, fever, negative oxygen ions, high moisture fast dry and other functions. These textiles with special functions, and excellent natural fiber - cotton blend. Some have a single function, and some have a superposition of several functions, making it a multi-functional composite textile.

Compared to functional fabrics, fabrics that change with the external environment and are beneficial to the human body are called smart fabrics, such as shape memory fabrics that can restore the fabric to its original shape through external stimuli such as heating, and also have wrinkle-resistance. , Washable, non-ironing function, light-sensitive fabrics that can change with light changes, mainly used in military and marine fields, thermostat fabrics that can change with changes in the external environment temperature, mainly for military stealth and temperature difference The large environment can prevent the penetration of seawater into the interior of the clothes, and it also has high permeability and water absorption.

Functional fibers have the following major categories

01

PTT polymer

Corterra fiber made of polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fiber is known as "future elastic fiber" and has inherent comfort, softness, fluffyness, easy dyeing, bright color and durability, etc. Heavy or shirt woven fabrics and knitted underwear.

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Moisture absorbing and quick-drying cool polyester fiber

Moisture-absorption, quick-drying, and cool fibers - By physically and chemically modifying polyester fibers, the moisture absorption of polyester fabrics can be improved, surface static electricity can be reduced, and wearing comfort can be improved.

The hygroscopic, quick-drying, cool fibers and fabrics have the following characteristics: a. have sweat-absorbent, quick-drying comfort; b. fabrics are lightweight, high-grade, have excellent capillary wicking and dry feel; c. Wearing a cool sensation in the environment; d. Easy to wash, fast dry, free of burns.

At present, moisture wicking polyester fabrics are mainly used in sportswear, casual wear, underwear, jackets, socks, gloves, bras, knee pads, hats, towels and so on.

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High temperature flame retardant fiber

High-performance carbon fiber and aramid fiber. Carbon fiber is resistant to high temperatures, corrosion, and radiation, and is used in a large number of structural materials for aviation equipment and construction projects. Aramid fibers are resistant to high temperatures, flame retardancy and high toughness and can be made into a variety of protective clothing, fire fighting clothing, and bulletproof clothing. Flame-retardant polyester is due to the presence of phosphorus atoms in the polyester molecule to make the fiber flame-retardant, it is mainly used in hospitals, security, decorative cloth and industrial fabrics; flame-retardant polypropylene fiber is processed through traditional processes or Addition of additives to the polymer formula to make the polypropylene fiber obtain flame retardant properties, this product is mainly used for curtains, wall cloths and decorative cloths; melamine fiber is a new type of high temperature resistant fiber, its flexibility is very high, with a certain degree of flame retardancy , Can be applied to the field of fire. Flame retardant textiles.

With the rapid increase in the consumption of various civilian and industrial textiles, especially the increasing demand for various interior decorations, cabin interior fabrics (curtains, curtains, wall coverings, carpets, furniture fabrics, etc.) and bedding, Fire caused by textiles is also increasing. According to the International Organization for Standardization, flame retardancy (or flame resistance) refers to the property of a material that slows, stops, or prevents flaming combustion.

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Antibacterial fiber

By adding the antibacterial masterbatch to the chemical fiber, the fabric can obtain functions such as antibacterial, deodorizing, anti-mildew, anti-mite and self-cleaning. The nano-copper inorganic antibacterial fiber is best known for its broad spectrum antibacterial and thermal stability. The function is durable, safe, reliable and does not produce drug resistance. It is mainly used for underwear, sanitary materials and bedding.

Production method: Blended spinning method—Antibacterial fiber made by adding copper antibacterial masterbatch to fiber production polymerization stage or spinning melt. The advantage of this method is that there is no need for post-finishing, and the cost is low. The utility model has the advantages of long-lasting effect, washing resistance and environmental protection. Permanent antibacterial fabrics are widely used as bedclothes, duvet covers, blankets, napkins, towels, shoe linings, sofa fabrics, curtain fabrics, medical attire, medical uniforms, uniforms for the food and service industries, military apparel, and bandages and gauze. And so on, have great social significance.

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Anti-fibrillation fiber

Aphids are very harmful to human health, can spread viruses, bacteria, can cause hemorrhagic fever, dermatitis, folliculitis, sputum and other diseases. There are three kinds of methods to make textiles achieve anti-cariogenic effects: First, do not allow maggots to reproduce, such as the killing method, trapping and killing method; second, do not allow locusts to approach, such as repellent law; third, do not allow locusts to invade, such as blocking method.

The production methods for permanent anti-mite fabrics include functional fiber and high-density fabrics. Functional fiber method - The anti-mite masterbatch is added to the spinning melt and made into anti-mite fiber after spinning; long-lasting, water-resistant and environmentally friendly. High Density Fabric Method - The high density fabric itself is woven tightly or has a microporous structure to prevent the invasion of aphids or penetration of the fabric, but it cannot avoid or kill aphids.

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Anti-mosquito textiles

Production method: Anti-mosquito textiles are microcapsules containing a variety of mosquito repellent materials and insecticidal materials, added to the spinning dope, and the microcapsules are combined with the fibers and uniformly distributed on the inner surface of the fibers. Fiber can emit odors such as mosquitoes and flies, making mosquitoes and flies not want to stay on fabrics containing mosquitoes and mosquitoes. At the same time, when mosquitoes and flies touch the fabric, they are immediately knocked down or killed. Microcapsules contain natural plant extracts that are harmless to the human body.

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Antistatic fiber

By modifying the synthetic fiber, the antistatic agent is added inside the polymer or the third monomer is introduced so that the fiber itself has antistatic ability. The products are mainly used for carpets, curtains, hospital uniforms and anti-fouling and anti-sticking civilian textiles.

Anti-static textiles are in contact with each other and friction, all kinds of textiles have electrostatic phenomenon, but different fibers show different electrostatic phenomenon, natural fibers such as cotton, wool, etc., in the processing and taking almost no feeling of a little, and Synthetic fibers such as polyester and acrylic showed strong electrification during taking. In the pursuit of environmentally friendly, healthy and comfortable textiles, various antistatic textiles have emerged.

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Far-infrared textiles

Far-infrared textiles are made of fibers that can absorb external energy (including sunlight and body heat) and can efficiently emit far-infrared rays during the fiber production process. The fibers are made by blending spinning method and co-spinning method to make fabrics in 4 to 20 There is a high far-infrared emission rate in the micron wavelength range. Far-infrared fiber has a thermal effect and can be classified into a warm type and a health type. The warm type belongs to the warm and heat storage fiber, which is mainly used for the products that need the function of keeping warm; the health type is mainly to enhance the circulation function. At present, there are far-infrared polyester, far-infrared polypropylene, far-infrared nylon, far-infrared acrylic, far-infrared viscose fiber and other products.

Far-infrared health fabrics can be used to develop health heat storage products, medical supplies, etc., such as underwear, personal thermal clothing and bedspreads, bed sheets, blankets and other bedding, cushions, knee pads, belts, health shoes, socks and electric products.

Far-infrared fiber combines ceramic powder with polyester, polypropylene, viscose and other synthetic fibers before melting. It can convert the absorbed solar energy to heat energy needed by the adult body, promote blood circulation, increase blood supply and oxygen supply to the body, and speed up The speed of metabolism improves the body's muscle energy. Products are mainly used in medical and health care.

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Anti-UV fiber

Ultraviolet-resistant fiber made of UV screening agent through melt spinning, the shielding rate of ultraviolet rays reaches more than 92%, and at the same time it has a certain shielding effect on heat radiation, and is mainly used for making summer shirts, T-shirts, and umbrellas.

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Magnetic health textiles

Human cells are microscopic bodies with certain magnetic properties and the human body has a biological magnetic field. Therefore, the external magnetic field affects the physiological activity of the human body, and changes in the electrical charge, potential, molecular structure, biochemistry, and physiological functions occur in the neural and humoral systems, so as to adjust the body's body functions and increase the resistance to disease, thereby having a health care function.

Magnetic therapy and health care textiles mainly use woven fabrics and knitted fabrics made of magnetic functional fibers, and are applied to various styles of health care garments and health care products. According to the current feedback from the use groups, magnetic textiles have significant effects and strong physiotherapy effects, and they are also comfortable, soft, easy to clean, and easy to clean.

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Environmental protection fiber

(1) The biggest advantage of cotton is its spinnability . Natural twisting gives cotton fiber a certain amount of hold and is conducive to the spinning process. Cotton fiber has good moisture absorption and a certain degree of wear resistance, and the moisture regain reaches 8%. No static electricity, good moisture absorption and perspiration, good air permeability, close to the human body, made of clothing that is comfortable to wear, no pilling, soft to the touch. Natural waist round hollow structure determines excellent warmth. Cotton has excellent dyeing properties and is easy to dye. Blending with functional fibers is the best match. Natural colored cotton and wool, rabbit hair. By changing the cotton gene and improving sheep and rabbit species to form natural color raw materials, since it is not corroded by dyes and additives, it can reduce environmental pollution and harm to human body.

(2) Hemp fiber . Linen, ramie, jute and other hemp fibers have natural antibacterial and antibacterial properties, and have certain health functions, anti-ultraviolet rays and anti-static functions. They are natural green environmental protection fibers.

(3) Tencel fiber . Tencel fiber is a complete reproduction of the natural properties of wood pulp, is a carbohydrate, can be biodegradable, no waste, no by-products, can be completely recycled, is the real "ecological protection" fiber.

(4) Polylactic acid fiber . The renewable corn, wheat and other starch raw materials are fermented, polymerized and spun. They are comfortable to wear, flexible, moisture-absorbent, breathable, heat-resistant and UV-resistant. Their waste can be naturally degraded and they are green and environmentally friendly fibers. It is mainly used for making underwear, outerwear, medical textiles and industrial materials.

(5) Chitin fiber . Chitin fiber made of shells such as shrimp, crab and insects has good hygroscopicity, breathability, sterilizing and deodorizing properties, and the medical dressing made can have the effects of analgesia, hemostasis, and promoting wound healing. Mainly used in medical and health industries.

(6) Soybean fiber is a new type of regenerated plant protein fiber made from soybean pods that have been squeezed out of oil as raw materials and extracted from plant globulin. Before becoming fibers, proteins and polymers are extracted from soybeans, processed by high-tech engineering such as bioengineering, and then wet-spun. This kind of monofilament is fine in fineness, light in specific gravity, high in elongation, strong in acid and alkali resistance, and good in moisture absorption and moisture conduction. Has a cashmere-like soft feel, silky soft luster, cotton warmth and good skin-friendly properties, as well as significant antibacterial function.

(7) Bamboo fiber . Bamboo fiber is a new type of natural fiber. It is a natural bamboo fiber made by a combination of physical and chemical methods. Natural bamboo fiber and bamboo pulp fiber are essentially different. Bamboo fiber is a natural fiber. Bamboo fiber is a chemical fiber. . Natural bamboo fiber has good properties such as moisture absorption, air permeability, antibacterial, antibacterial, deodorant, and UV protection.

(8) Wood fiber . Pure natural wood fiber products are made from natural pollution-free Australian fast-growing trees from 2 to 3 years old. They are crushed into high-temperature steamed wood pulp to extract fiber. After special techniques and production processes, the sugar and fat in the wood are removed, and advanced technologies are used to eliminate the electrostatic reactions of the substances. It has a natural antibacterial health care, removes odor, self-cleansing, self-cleansing, soft touch, and does not harden, it is a pure green health product. Moreover, its diverse uses are widely used in kitchens, home appliances, cars, bathrooms and beauty make-up removers, with inestimable market potential.