Description Advances in 3D Textiles presents the most recent advances in the production of three-dimensional fibrous structures and how their use has resulted in the creation of novel fabrics and applications. The text covers a wide range of fabric types, including their structures, properties, and uses in the textiles industry. Beginning with the various types of woven three-dimensional fabrics, the text then examines 3-D knitted, braided, and non-woven textiles, and the main applications and uses of three-dimensional textiles. Presents the most recent advances in the production of three-dimensional fibrous structures and how their use has resulted in the creation of novel fabrics and applications Examines many types of 3-D textiles, including knitted, braided, and non-woven textiles, and the main uses of three-dimensional textiles Covers their structures, properties, and uses within the textiles industry Table of Contents List of Contributors Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles 1: Introduction Abstract 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Range of 3D textiles 1.3 Uses of 3D textiles 1.4 Conclusion Part One: 3D Woven Textiles 2: Solid three-dimensional woven textiles Abstract Acknowledgment 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Terminology and fabric categorization 2.3 3D multilayer interlock weaves 2.4 3D noncrimp orthogonal weaves 2.5 3D dual interlaced weaves 2.6 Machine automation and computer-aided fabric design 2.7 Mechanical properties of 3D woven composites 2.8 Manufacturing and applications 2.9 Outlook of future needs 3: Hollow three-dimensional woven fabrics Abstract 3.1 Introduction: Overview and potential applications 3.2 Principles of hollow woven fabrics 3.3 Properties and performance of structures based on hollow woven fabrics 3.4 Structural and mechanical modelling of hollow woven fabrics 3.5 Possible applications of hollow fabrics and future trends 3.6 Sources of further information and advice 4: Shell three-dimensional woven textiles Abstract 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Reasons for the development of weaving processes for three-dimensional shells 4.3 History and classification of shell three-dimensional woven textiles 4.4 Flat woven and unfolded double-layer fabrics 4.5 Shell creation by alternating thread spacings 4.6 Weave design and patterns of 3D woven shells 4.7 CAD and simulation of three-dimensional woven shells 4.8 Conclusion 5: Nodal three-dimensional woven textiles Abstract 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Nodal 3D structures 5.3 Nodal 3D design and production parameters 5.4 Applications 5.5 Future trends 5.6 Conclusion Part Two: 3D Knitted, Braided and Nonwoven Textiles 6: Three-dimensional knitted textiles Abstract 6.1 Introduction 6.2 3D knitting technologies 6.3 3D knitted structures 6.4 Properties and applications 6.5 Future trends 7: Recent advances in 3D braiding technology Abstract 7.1 Introduction and objectives 7.2 State-of-the-art 7.3 Ideal tubular, bifurcated structure 7.4 Novel track-and-column braiding processes 7.5 Conclusion 8: Developments in 3D nonwovens Abstract 8.1 Introduction 8.2 High-bulk flat nonwovens 8.3 Shaped 3D nonwovens 8.4 Future development Part Three: 3D Textiles for Industrial Applications 9: 3D woven preforms for E-textiles and composites reinforcements Abstract Acknowledgments 9.1 Introduction 9.2 E-textiles 9.3 3D fabrics and preforms for composite reinforcements 9.4 Applications of E-textiles and 3D woven composites 9.5 3D weaves 9.6 Manufacturing technologies 9.7 Future trends and applications 10: Three-dimensional textiles in the automotive industry Abstract Acknowledgements 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Textile composite solutions used in the automotive industry 10.3 Manufacturing techniques for forming 3D fabrics 10.4 Forming simulation of 3D fabrics 10.5 Applications (oil pan for automotive use) 10.6 Discussion 10.7 Future trends 11: Three-dimensional textiles in the aerospace industry Abstract 11.1 Historical overview of aerospace fabric 11.2 The introduction of composite textiles 11.3 The introduction of carbon fiber 11.4 Manufacturing 11.5 Quality 11.6 Applications 11.7 Design considerations 11.8 Conclusion 12: Three-dimensional fabrics as medical textiles Abstract Acknowledgements 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Medical textiles 12.3 Textile techniques, manufacturing technologies and materials contributing to 3D medical textiles 12.4 Main applications of 3D textile in medicine 12.5 Future trends 12.6 Conclusion 12.7 Further sources 13: Three-dimensional textiles for protective clothing Abstract 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Types of 3D weaves and manufacture techniques 13.3 3D textiles used for protective clothing 13.4 Conclusions and future trends 14: Three-dimensional textiles for sports and recreational clothing Abstract 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Production and processing of 3D textiles 14.3 Features and requirements for sports and recreational clothing 14.4 Applications in sports and leisure clothing Index
