Performance of Home Textiles
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Introduction Concept of Home Textiles Use of Home Textiles in Hospitality Sector Consumer's Expectation From Home Textiles Home Textile Market Scenario Use of Different Fibres in Home Textiles Labelling of Home Textiles Test Methods for Home Textiles Quality Related Issues in Home Textiles Need for Eco-Friendly Home Textiles References Key Home Textiles Market Introduction Home Textiles in India Home Textiles in China Home Textiles in Pakistan Home Textiles in Bangladesh Home Textiles in Hong Kong Home Textiles in the United States Home Textiles in the United Kingdom Home Textiles in EU Home Textiles in Japan Home Textiles in Turkey References Fibres and Fabrics Used in Home Textiles Introduction Application of Conventional Fibres in Home Textiles Application of New and Sustainable Fibres in Home Textiles Areas of Application of Home Textiles Conclusion References Performance Specifications of Different Home Textiles Importance of Performance Specification Performance Requirements of the US Market Performance Requirements of Canada Market Performance Requirements of the UK Market Special Performance Requirements in Home Textiles References Labelling Issues of Home Textiles General Labelling Requirements for Home Textiles in the USA Labelling Requirements for Home Textiles in EU Labelling of Different Home Textile Products for the US Labelling of Different Home Textile Products for Canada References Flammability of Home Textiles Introduction Flammability Regulations for Different Home Textiles Catb Section A Part - Resilient Cellular Material Catb Section A Part - Shredded Resilient Cellular Material (E.G., Shredded Polyurethane Foams) Catb Section A Part - Bean Bags Catb Section B Part - Non-Man-Made Filling Materials Catb Section B - Part - Shredded and Loose Fill Materials/Feathers and Down Catb Section C - Man-Made Filling Material Catb Section D Part - Cigarette Resistance Catb Section D Part - Smouldering Screening Test Catb Section E Part - Upholstery Fabrics Some Important Regulatory Tests for Carpets and Rugs Flammability of Blankets Flammability Requirements of Towels Cfr Mattress and Mattress Pad Test Cfr Mattress Flammability Test Ca Tb Bed Clothing Flammability Test En-/: (Figure .) Bs Ignitability of Upholstered Seating Flammability Standards for Curtains Conclusions References Evaluation of Home Textiles Introduction Test Methods for Towels Test Methods for Rug Test Method of Pot Holders and Woven Mitts Miscellaneous Test Methods of Home Textiles References Finishes Used in Home Textiles Introduction Thermal Draperies Protection Against Unpleasant Odour Temperature-Regulated Beddings Endure(TM) Textile Finish Antimicrobial Finish Moisture Management Finish Flame-Retardant Finish Mite Free Mattresses Water and Oil Repellent and Soil Release Finishes Towel Finishing Moisture Cross-Linking (MXL) of Bed Linen Nanotechnology-Based Home Textile Enhancements Sensory Perception Technology References Eco-Friendly Aspects in Home Textiles Introduction Trade Marks and Labels Used in Environment-Friendly Home Textiles Different Eco-Friendly Standards in Home Textiles Importance of Eco-Labelling References Index

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Dr Subrata Das is Scientist “D”, Central Silk Technological Research Institute, Central Silk Board, India. To date, he has published hundreds of technical articles in reputed national and international journals and presented more than 20 technical papers in various national and international conferences.

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