TECHNICAL TEXTILES : WHAT ARE THEY EXACTLY?

Technical textiles are materials that fulfil high-level technical and quality requirements. They may have one or more functionalities.

These new markets represent a range of diversification possibilities for textiles companies in the Midi-Pyrenees.

Production of such materials has accelerated significantly since the second half of the 20th century and still has considerable potential for development. They provide high-performance solutions for a wide variety of sectors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TECHNICAL TEXTILES: FUNCTIONALITIES

Technical textile materials can be classified according to functionality:

MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE

 Resistance
 Holding ability
 Compression
 Support
 Elasticity
 Shape memory

PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS

 Mechanical: Cuts, Bullets, Perforation, Shard Projection, Blades, Laceration,Vandalism etc.
 Radiation (UV, IR)
 Thermal
 Chemical
 Electric (protection and insulation)
 Electromagnetic
 Extreme Conditions
 Water-repellant

EXCHANGE FUNCTIONS

 Filtering (air, liquid)
 Wiping
 Absorption (liquid /gas)
 Water-tightness
 Drainage
 Impregnation
 Impermeability
 Waterproof-breathable
 Heat regulation
 Perspiration wicking
 NRBC risks

"BIO" functions

 Bio-active
 Bio-mimetic
 Hygiene
 Biocompatible
 Anti-bacterial
 Anti-acarid
 Moth-resistant
 Algicide

VARIOUS

 Stain-resistant
 Reflective
 High visibility
 Antistatic
 Anti-dust
 Thermochromic
 Cosmetic