Textiles

7.

Applications of Textiles

7.1.

7.1.1.

Fashion and Clothing

7.1.1.1.

7.1.1.1.1.

Casual Clothing

7.1.1.1.2.

Business Attire

7.1.1.1.3.

7.1.1.1.4.

Seasonal Clothing

7.1.1.2.

7.1.1.2.1.

Designer Fashion

7.1.1.2.2.

Luxury Materials

7.1.1.2.3.

7.1.1.2.4.

7.1.1.3.

7.1.1.3.1.

Mass Production

7.1.1.3.2.

Size Standardization

7.1.1.3.3.

Retail Distribution

7.1.2.

Sportswear and Activewear

7.1.2.1.

Performance Fabrics

7.1.2.1.1.

Moisture-Wicking Properties

7.1.2.1.2.

Stretch and Recovery

7.1.2.1.3.

7.1.2.1.4.

Temperature Regulation

7.1.2.2.

Moisture Management

7.1.2.2.1.

Hydrophobic Treatments

7.1.2.2.2.

Capillary Action

7.1.2.2.3.

Quick-Dry Properties

7.1.2.3.

Specialized Sports Apparel

7.1.2.3.1.

7.1.2.3.2.

Cycling Clothing

7.1.2.3.3.

7.1.2.3.4.

Winter Sports Wear

7.1.2.3.5.

7.1.3.

Protective Clothing

7.1.3.1.

7.1.3.1.1.

Industrial Uniforms

7.1.3.1.2.

Construction Clothing

7.1.3.1.3.

Food Service Apparel

7.1.3.1.4.

Healthcare Garments

7.1.3.2.

High-Visibility Garments

7.1.3.2.1.

Reflective Materials

7.1.3.2.2.

Fluorescent Colors

7.1.3.2.3.

Safety Standards

7.1.3.3.

Weather Protection

7.1.3.3.1.

7.1.3.3.2.

Wind-Resistant Clothing

7.1.3.3.3.

Insulated Garments

7.1.3.3.4.

Sun Protection Clothing

7.1.4.

Specialty Apparel

7.1.4.1.

7.1.4.2.

Children's Clothing

7.1.4.3.

Adaptive Clothing

7.1.4.4.

Compression Garments

7.2.

Home Furnishings (Domestics)

7.2.1.

7.2.1.1.

Furniture Fabrics

7.2.1.1.1.

Durability Requirements

7.2.1.1.2.

Stain Resistance

7.2.1.1.3.

Flame Retardancy

7.2.1.2.

Automotive Upholstery

7.2.1.2.1.

Wear Resistance

7.2.1.2.2.

7.2.1.2.3.

7.2.2.

Window Treatments

7.2.2.1.

Curtains and Draperies

7.2.2.1.1.

7.2.2.1.2.

Privacy Functions

7.2.2.1.3.

Decorative Elements

7.2.2.2.

Blinds and Shades

7.2.2.2.1.

Fabric Components

7.2.2.2.2.

Light Filtering

7.2.2.2.3.

Insulation Properties

7.2.3.

Floor Coverings

7.2.3.1.

Carpets and Rugs

7.2.3.1.1.

Pile Construction

7.2.3.1.2.

Backing Materials

7.2.3.1.3.

Stain Resistance

7.2.3.1.4.

Durability Testing

7.2.3.2.

7.2.3.2.1.

Decorative Functions

7.2.3.2.2.

Size Variations

7.2.3.2.3.

Cultural Designs

7.2.4.

Bedding and Linens

7.2.4.1.

Sheets and Pillowcases

7.2.4.1.1.

Thread Count Considerations

7.2.4.1.2.

Comfort Properties

7.2.4.1.3.

Easy Care Features

7.2.4.2.

Blankets and Comforters

7.2.4.2.1.

Insulation Properties

7.2.4.2.2.

7.2.4.2.3.

7.2.4.3.

Mattress Components

7.2.4.3.1.

Ticking Fabrics

7.2.4.3.2.

7.2.4.3.3.

Support Systems

7.2.5.

Kitchen and Bath Textiles

7.2.5.1.

7.2.5.1.1.

Absorbency Requirements

7.2.5.1.2.

Loop Pile Construction

7.2.5.1.3.

Durability Factors

7.2.5.2.

7.2.5.2.1.

7.2.5.2.2.

7.2.5.2.3.

7.3.

Technical Textiles (Industrial Textiles)

7.3.1.

Medtech (Medical Textiles)

7.3.1.1.

Implantable Textiles

7.3.1.1.1.

Sutures and Surgical Threads

7.3.1.1.2.

Vascular Grafts

7.3.1.1.3.

Hernia Repair Meshes

7.3.1.1.4.

Biocompatibility Requirements

7.3.1.2.

Non-Implantable Medical Textiles

7.3.1.2.1.

Bandages and Wound Dressings

7.3.1.2.2.

Surgical Gowns and Drapes

7.3.1.2.3.

7.3.1.2.4.

Hospital Linens

7.3.1.3.

Healthcare Hygiene Products

7.3.1.3.1.

Disposable Products

7.3.1.3.2.

Incontinence Products

7.3.1.3.3.

Feminine Hygiene

7.3.1.4.

Rehabilitation Textiles

7.3.1.4.1.

Compression Garments

7.3.1.4.2.

Support Bandages

7.3.1.4.3.

Orthopedic Supports

7.3.2.

Geotech (Geotextiles)

7.3.2.1.

Separation Applications

7.3.2.1.1.

Road Construction

7.3.2.1.2.

Railway Ballast

7.3.2.1.3.

Landfill Liners

7.3.2.2.

Filtration Systems

7.3.2.2.1.

Drainage Applications

7.3.2.2.2.

Water Treatment

7.3.2.2.3.

Soil Filtration

7.3.2.3.

7.3.2.3.1.

Soil Stabilization

7.3.2.3.2.

Retaining Walls

7.3.2.3.3.

Slope Protection

7.3.2.4.

Erosion Control

7.3.2.4.1.

Coastal Protection

7.3.2.4.2.

Riverbank Stabilization

7.3.2.4.3.

Temporary Erosion Control

7.3.3.

Mobiltech (Automotive and Aerospace Textiles)

7.3.3.1.

Interior Components

7.3.3.1.1.

Seat Upholstery

7.3.3.1.2.

7.3.3.1.3.

7.3.3.1.4.

Carpets and Mats

7.3.3.2.

7.3.3.2.1.

7.3.3.2.2.

7.3.3.2.3.

Restraint Systems

7.3.3.3.

Under-the-Hood Applications

7.3.3.3.1.

Hoses and Belts

7.3.3.3.2.

Filtration Systems

7.3.3.3.3.

Insulation Materials

7.3.3.4.

Aerospace Applications

7.3.3.4.1.

Composite Reinforcement

7.3.3.4.2.

Interior Furnishings

7.3.3.4.3.

7.3.3.4.4.

Inflatable Structures

7.3.4.

Agrotech (Agricultural Textiles)

7.3.4.1.

Crop Protection

7.3.4.1.1.

7.3.4.1.2.

Hail Protection

7.3.4.1.3.

7.3.4.1.4.

Insect Barriers

7.3.4.2.

7.3.4.2.1.

7.3.4.2.2.

Weed Control Fabrics

7.3.4.2.3.

Erosion Control

7.3.4.3.

Greenhouse Applications

7.3.4.3.1.

Climate Control Fabrics

7.3.4.3.2.

Screen Materials

7.3.4.3.3.

Thermal Blankets

7.3.4.4.

7.3.4.4.1.

7.3.4.4.2.

7.3.4.4.3.

7.3.5.

Buildtech (Construction Textiles)

7.3.5.1.

Structural Applications

7.3.5.1.1.

Architectural Membranes

7.3.5.1.2.

Tensioned Structures

7.3.5.1.3.

Temporary Shelters

7.3.5.2.

Reinforcement Materials

7.3.5.2.1.

Concrete Reinforcement

7.3.5.2.2.

Composite Reinforcement

7.3.5.2.3.

Strengthening Systems

7.3.5.3.

Roofing and Waterproofing

7.3.5.3.1.

Roofing Membranes

7.3.5.3.2.

Waterproof Barriers

7.3.5.3.3.

7.3.5.4.

Insulation Systems

7.3.5.4.1.

Thermal Insulation

7.3.5.4.2.

Acoustic Insulation

7.3.5.4.3.

7.3.6.

Protech (Protective Textiles)

7.3.6.1.

Ballistic Protection

7.3.6.1.1.

7.3.6.1.2.

7.3.6.1.3.

7.3.6.1.4.

Blast Protection

7.3.6.2.

Thermal Protection

7.3.6.2.1.

Firefighter Turnout Gear

7.3.6.2.2.

Heat-Resistant Clothing

7.3.6.2.3.

Welding Apparel

7.3.6.2.4.

Foundry Clothing

7.3.6.3.

Chemical Protection

7.3.6.3.1.

Chemical Protection Suits

7.3.6.3.2.

Gloves and Boots

7.3.6.3.3.

Respiratory Protection

7.3.6.3.4.

Decontamination Systems

7.3.6.4.

Cut and Puncture Protection

7.3.6.4.1.

Cut-Resistant Gloves

7.3.6.4.2.

Protective Sleeves

7.3.6.4.3.

7.3.6.4.4.

Stab-Resistant Vests

7.3.7.

Packtech (Packaging Textiles)

7.3.7.1.

Flexible Packaging

7.3.7.1.1.

7.3.7.1.2.

FIBC (Bulk Bags)

7.3.7.1.3.

7.3.7.2.

Industrial Packaging

7.3.7.2.1.

7.3.7.2.2.

7.3.7.2.3.

Container Liners

7.3.8.

Sportech (Sports and Recreation Textiles)

7.3.8.1.

Sports Equipment

7.3.8.1.1.

Tennis Racket Strings

7.3.8.1.2.

Golf Club Grips

7.3.8.1.3.

7.3.8.1.4.

7.3.8.2.

Playing Surfaces

7.3.8.2.1.

Artificial Turf

7.3.8.2.2.

7.3.8.2.3.

Track Materials

7.3.8.3.

Recreational Textiles

7.3.8.3.1.

Tents and Shelters

7.3.8.3.2.

7.3.8.3.3.

7.3.8.3.4.

7.3.9.

Hometech (Household and Domestic Textiles)

7.3.9.1.

Cleaning Products

7.3.9.1.1.

Microfiber Cloths

7.3.9.1.2.

Mops and Dusters

7.3.9.1.3.

Filter Materials

7.3.9.2.

Furniture Components

7.3.9.2.1.

Mattress Ticking

7.3.9.2.2.

Furniture Webbing

7.3.9.2.3.

Cushion Materials

7.3.10.

Clothtech (Technical Components of Clothing)

7.3.10.1.

Functional Components

7.3.10.1.1.

Interfacing Materials

7.3.10.1.2.

7.3.10.1.3.

7.3.10.1.4.

Shoe Components

7.3.10.2.

Performance Enhancements

7.3.10.2.1.

Moisture Management

7.3.10.2.2.

Thermal Regulation

7.3.10.2.3.

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