Discussion on the development trend of functional textiles

The development of functional textiles should first be market-oriented, focus on the functional products themselves, and truly start from the basis of process, technology, design, materials, etc., aiming at different terminal application fields and different product categories, produce products consumers really need and provide better lifestyle solutions. Secondly, it should be supported by multi-disciplinary and multi-field technological innovation, and be good at considering all kinds of influencing factors comprehensively, so as to give full play to the properties of fiber, yarn and fabric in textiles and contribute to the smooth development of functional textiles. Then in the design of the fusion of fashion, the application of the latest authoritative popular trend, or from the color, pattern, appearance of innovative design, or focus on cultural connotation and personality expression, fit the current lifestyle at the same time, play a positive role in leading consumer demand; Finally, the sustainable standards should be adhered to in the production, ecological and environmental variables should be considered comprehensively, and the ecological and environmental characteristics should be regarded as an important factor to improve the competitiveness of products in the market, so as to produce functional textiles that are both environmentally friendly and can meet people’s needs.

1. Complex functions

With the development of new material preparation, weaving technology and finishing technology and the improvement of people’s requirements, it has become an inevitable trend to change from simple functional products to multi-functional composite products. The multi-functional compound will make the textile products develop towards the deep level and high level, not only can overcome the shortcomings of the textile itself, but also can give the textile multi-function.

In practical applications, the Swiss Schoeller company launched a after Ecorepel finishing of fabrics, the fabrics not only have the function of waterproof, anti-fouling, keep the fabric surface dry and clean, with a good wet absorption, soft handle and super wear resistance, can achieve more biodegradable, is a collection of a variety of functions in the integration of the environmental movement. Zhejiang Meixinda has launched the waterproof and antibacterial composite fabric, whose antibacterial component is extracted from natural plants. The waterproof component is C6 environmental protection waterproof agent, with excellent antibacterial and waterproof effect. The energy-saving and environmental-friendly multi-functional shirt developed by Shandong Lutai realizes the functions of different parts of clothing on the same shirt, such as non-ironing, water proofing, oil proofing, anti-fouling, easy decontamination and air absorption, etc. The collar and cuffs are easy to stain, and difficult to wash. The front piece is easy to be stained with oil and dirt. Liquid ammonia tide crosslinking + nano tri-proof + fresh finishing fabric is adopted. The back plate and sleeves are easy to fold and sweat. The liquid ammonia cross linking is easy to be ironed + water absorption is quick to dry pure cotton fabric. At the same time, the first self-cleaning functional fabric group legal production technology has environmental protection functions such as reducing the number of times of clothing care, extending the use time of clothing, and reducing the amount of detergent and washing water consumption. The “Silver Age” outdoor heating cotton suit of 366 Degrees (China) Co., Ltd. adopts heat sealing process on the back, hat and sleeves to play a waterproof effect. Intelligent temperature control components are added to the spine and waist. The carbon nanotube heating plate is powered by a charger, and the temperature can be adjusted through a mobile APP or a button on the garment. In addition, the fabric and lining are made of recycled polyester fiber, and the filling material is made of environmentally friendly cotton certified by the global recycling standard GRS, so as to meet consumers’ demand for high-quality products with outdoor functions and ecological environmental protection.