Abstract
The important fundamental features of both the electron beam and ultraviolet radiation processors are reviewed, highlighting the major advantages of each for the textile industry. The curing of flock adhesives and the graft modification of fibers and filaments for bulk and surface property enhancement are described as typical of the high speed performance available with modern electron beam equipment. Applications of ultraviolet curing to bonding enhancement on textiles and to surface coating such as leather and man-made fabrics, are reviewed. At the present time, the adoption of this non-polluting technology is particularly active in the printing industry as tougher pollution control legislation takes effect. Some data on its healthy growth rates worldwide are reviewed, and its importance for energy intensive industries, such as textile finishing, is discussed.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.