Dyeing and finishing of spandex-containing elastic fabrics

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【Author】 Xu Gucang 【Publisher】 China Textile Press 【ISBN】 7506431122 【Publication Date】 November 2004 【Format】 32mo 【Edition】 1-1 This book covers the general development of spandex, its structural characteristics, elastic mechanism, and physical and chemical properties. It provides a comprehensive overview of the process design for spandex-containing elastic fabrics, the weaving techniques and production management related to such fabrics. It also covers the dyeing and finishing processes for spandex-containing elastic fabrics, the associated equipment, as well as the selection of additives. In particular, it presents production examples for the main types of such fabrics and offers analyses and evaluations of these examples. Chapter 1: An Overview of the Development of Spandex and Its Role in the Apparel Industry
Section 1: Overview of Spandex’s Development, Trade Names, and Spinning Methods
1. Overview of Development
2. Distribution of Spandex Manufacturers Worldwide and Their Trade Names
3. Development Trends
Section 2: Applications of Spandex in the Apparel Industry
1. The Role of Spandex in the Apparel Industry
2. Requirements for Elasticity in Apparel
3. Development of Elastic Fabrics for Apparel

Chapter 2: Structural Properties, High Elasticity, Physicochemical Properties, Processing Properties, and Production of Spandex
Section 1: Molecular Structure of Spandex and Related Knowledge
1. Development of Polyurethane Fibers and the Origin of the Name “Spandex”
2. Complexity and Diversity of Spandex’s Molecular Structure
Section 2: Morphological Structure of Spandex
Section 3: Supramolecular Structure of Spandex and Microphase Separation
1. Supramolecular Structure and Microphase Separation in Spandex
2. Structure of Hard and Soft Segments and Their Influence on Spandex’s Thermal and Mechanical Properties
Section 4: Influence of Components That Make Up Spandex on Its Structure and Properties
1. Long-Chain Diols
2. Diisocyanates
3. Chain Extenders
4. End-Capping Agents and Terminators
5. Other Additives
Section 5: High Elasticity of Spandex and Its Mechanisms
1. Essence of Elasticity
2. Molecular Basis of Elasticity and Mechanisms of High Elasticity
3. Further Understanding of Elasticity and High Elasticity from the Perspective of Deformation Mechanisms
Section 6: Theoretical Foundations of Heat Setting, Heat-Setting Properties of Spandex, and Their Mechanisms
1. Importance of Heat Setting
2. Current Research on Heat-Setting Processes and Principles, with Polyester Fabrics as an Example
3. Current Research on Spandex Heat Setting
4. Basic Laws of Spandex Heat-Setting Processes
Section 7: Physicochemical Properties and Dyeing/Finishing Properties of Spandex
1. Mechanical Properties of Spandex
2. Thermal Properties of Spandex
3. Moisture Absorption of Spandex
4. Relative Density of Spandex
5. Surface Friction Properties of Spandex
6. Yellowing Characteristics of Spandex
7. Chemical Properties of Spandex
8. Alkaline Resistance of Spandex
Section 8: Chlorine Resistance, Coloring Properties of Spandex, and Development of New Types of Spandex Related to These Properties

Chapter 3: Process Design and Production of Spandex-Containing Elastic Fabrics
Chapter 4: Dyeing, Finishing Processes, and Testing of Spandex-Containing Elastic Fabrics
Chapter 5: Examples of Dyeing and Finishing Processes for Spandex-Containing Elastic Fabrics
Chapter 6: Dyeing and Finishing of Spandex-Containing Elastic Knitted Fabrics
Chapter 7: Selection of Equipment and Auxiliaries for Dyeing and Finishing Spandex-Containing Elastic Fabrics