Polyolefin Fibres: Industrial and Medical Applications

Polyolefin Fibres: Structure, Properties and Industrial Applications, Second Edition, explores one of the most widely used commercial polymers. These versatile fibers are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical and functional. Polyolefin Fibers provides a comprehensive review of the structure and properties of this group of fibers, together with methods to improve the functionality of polyolefins and their range of applications. Part I covers the structure and properties of polyolefin fibers, incorporating a new chapter on environmental aspects of polyolefin use. Part II discusses means of improving the functionality of polyolefins. A final group of chapters addresses how polyolefin fibers can be incorporated into specific textile applications such as automotive, geotextile, biomedical and hygiene products. Written by a distinguished team of international contributors, the book is a quintessential reference for textile technologists, fiber scientists and yarn and fabric