Volume 134, Issue 5 pp. 327-346
Review Article

Functional finishing and coloration of textiles with nanomaterials

Shagufta Riaz

Shagufta Riaz

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Munir Ashraf

Corresponding Author

Munir Ashraf

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Tanveer Hussain

Tanveer Hussain

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Muhammad Tahir Hussain

Muhammad Tahir Hussain

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Abdur Rehman

Abdur Rehman

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Amjed Javid

Amjed Javid

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Kashif Iqbal

Kashif Iqbal

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Abdul Basit

Abdul Basit

Functional Textiles Research Group, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad, 37610 Pakistan

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Humera Aziz

Humera Aziz

Institute of Soil and Environmental Sciences, University of Agriculture, University Road, Faisalabad, 38000 Pakistan

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First published: 21 May 2018
Citations: 57

Abstract

Global demand for functional textiles is continually increasing for both conventional as well as advanced technical applications. Nanomaterials have the potential to transform the textile industry by imparting multifunctional properties such as physical, chemical and biological self-cleaning, ultraviolet (UV) protection, wrinkle resistance and coloration to textiles without compromising the inherent characteristics of the substrate. This review highlights some of the major applications of nanomaterials to textile substrates to obtain different functional properties. Possible side effects of the nanomaterials on textiles are also reviewed, along with potential hazards to humans and the environment.

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