Different Classes of Technical Textiles and Their Applications

There are many categories of technical textiles, which are dependent on their end uses. In recent years, technical textiles are the fastest growing area of the textile field and industry. Technical textiles have been developed on the basis of their functionality and performance rather than the aesthetic and decorative issues. Growing awareness regarding the superior functionality of technical textiles encourages the higher production of their products. It is stated that the main markets of technical textiles are traditional fabrics. Because of the cost-effectiveness and capability for the production of complex-shaped items braiding has become very popular in the manufacturing of composite materials. For the purpose of comfort, reliability, and performance professional sportsmen and amateurs prefer products from technical textiles. This idea and concepts of technical textiles have brought significant development in modern-day technology. Products of technical textiles are mainly produced from newly developed fibers such as Nomex, Kevlar, Spandex, Glass, and carbon. In medical textiles, the highly absorbent wound pad helps to rapid absorption of secretion from the wound.