Functional textiles have great potential for development

Recently, the "2009 China International 4th New Flame Retardant Technology, Functional Fabrics and High-performance Fiber Exhibition" sponsored by the National Textile Industry Productivity Promotion Center and the China Flame Retardant Society was successfully held in Shanghai.

In recent years, with the advancement of science and technology and the development of economy in China, the application fields of technical textiles have been continuously expanding. In particular, new technology fibers and high-grade functional fabrics have become the focus of the industry's great potential for development, and the market demand is huge. The new technology textile products adapt to people's lifestyle changes and pursue practical, convenient, healthy and comfortable expectations, and provide guarantees for a perfect quality of life. The reporter saw that most of the functional textiles exhibited at the exhibition were developed in recent years with waterproof and moisture permeability, anti-fouling and self-cleaning, anti-ultraviolet radiation, flame retardant, antibacterial, deodorant, anti-static, anti-microwave, heat-storage and heat preservation. Other functional products, some also have skin, fitness, energy conservation, environmental protection, free ironing and other intelligent, health-care functions. The products made of high-performance fibers such as aramid, carbon fiber, high-strength high-modulus polyethylene fiber, milk fiber, protein fiber, bamboo carbon fiber, barium-containing fiber, and magnetic fiber have become the major strengths of the exhibitors.

In the technical report meeting of the exhibition, Li Xin, assistant to the president of the China Textile Science Research Institute, introduced the scientific and technological achievements researched and developed by the institute in recent years and built an annual output of 4000 tons of staple fiber and 1,000 tons of filament polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) in Deyang, Sichuan. ) In the case of the production line, Dr. Chen Yuyue from Suzhou University introduced the situation of the silk modification research subject he undertook. It was reported that the subject used nano-supramolecule modification technology to modify silk into three-dimensional crimped high-elastic fibers.

In the context of the international financial crisis, the use of new and high technology to increase the added value of textile products is regarded as the best policy for enterprises to cope with the crisis. Innovation and development will inject new vitality into the textile and garment industry. The national textile plan has also been used to develop high performance fibers and functional textiles. Textiles are included. It can be predicted that in the next few years, China will become the world's largest functional textile production base and application market. However, the reporter also noticed that the inaccurate propaganda of some functional textiles may be misleading to consumers. Such as a photocatalyst product in the brochure said the process can produce antibacterial, deodorizing, anti-fouling self-purification, anti-ultraviolet, washing resistance of the six functions. Secondly, for nanofibers, emphasis is placed on functional applications, but studies on the possible side effects of nanofibers on the human body have not been given adequate attention. Furthermore, the currently high prices of functional textiles also affect product promotion and market share.