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TCL17 - Orlando
December 4-5, 2007
 

Program

Exploring Opportunities in a Changing Global Environment

                              Keynote: Stephen M. Warner, President, Industrial Fabrics Association
                           International (IFAI), USA

                                         The industrial/technical textiles industry, of which coating and laminating are integral
                                parts, has changed drastically in the last few years, becoming increasingly global. What
                                does that mean for our industry? The president of the major industry trade group gives a
                                perspective, including how his group has changed to reflect the reality of the industry.
                               There are still opportunities for those who do their homework and make the commitment.

Overview of Coating and Laminating
William C. Smith, Conference Director, TCL17, Industrial Textile Associates, USA

                  A brief look at the state of the coating and laminating industry, trends, and opportunities.

 Testing to meet global standards

UV testing vs Xenon Arc Testing of Coated and Laminated Fabrics
Jeff Quill, Director of Technical Applications, Q-Lab Corporation, USA.

The two primary accelerated weathering test methods are compared: fluorescent ultraviolet and xenon arc. The research is focused on the coatings industry and the correlation of test methods to outdoor weathering. The results illustrate differences between the test methods due to techniques used to simulate weather forces, type & mounting of test specimens, control of test parameters, and operating considerations.

Verifying Conformance to Performance-Based Standards Used To Test Automotive Interior Fabrics With Innovative Technology
Matthew McGreer, Global Manager, Weathering Instruments, Atlas Material Testing Technology LLC

               Laboratory and field testing is an important indicator of how products will fare in harsh conditions.  New test standards are written based on the performance of testing instrumentation rather than design. The quality of the light source is the most critical of these performance parameters, yet there is no way to verify conformance to the requirements. This paper will address how researchers can use innovative solutions to obtain verification that their instruments are meeting these parameters. The use of these technologies will make for more accurate testing of all materials including coated and laminated fabrics used in automotive interiors and other applications.

Adhesives/Bonding

Create Value Added Products by Combining different Adhesive Technologies in the Textile Industry
Heinfried Knigge, Collano Xiro GmbH, Germany

Innovative companies are always searching for new applications as they try to create value added products. One possibility do reach this goal is through the use of adhesives.

These include hotmelt adhesives, adhesive films, reactive systems and water based (solventless) adhesives, offers solutions for many applications. Choosing the right adhesive enables the user to change and improve properties by combining materials through bonding. Improved product appearance, reduced production costs and the ability to bond difficult and different substrates are also important benefits. This presentation will provide an overview of state of the art bonding technology as it applies to the textile industry.

Advanced Application Systems for Improved Hot Melt, Reactive and UV Curable Adhesives and/or Water/Solvent Based Adhesives on Coated and Laminated Advanced High Value New Generation Textile Composites.
Riccardo Arnaboldi, Director R&D and Business Development Hip-Mitsu, Italy

Technological and equipment advances have made possible high added-value coated and laminated fabrics using hot melts, UV curable, and water based systems. Modularity provides for ease of use and allows for engineered results in materials with good physical and mechanical properties, as well as good hand, fire retardance, and weather resistance, among others.

Nanotechnology

Making Nanotechnology Real - Creating Permanent Performance Advantages In Coated Fabrics
Daniel Hayes, PhD, Director of Operations, NanoHorizons, USA

“Nanotechnology" has made  its way into the common vernacular, misuse with increasingly common. To put things in perspective, the fundamentals of nanotechnology will be presented along with the application of nanotechnology to create performance advantages in fibers and fabrics, including coated fabrics. The presentation will make use of laboratory data including performance tests and electron microscope photography.

Surface Modification

Enhanced Abrasion Resistant Coatings for Textiles
Suzanne R. Matthews, Scientist, Whitford Corporation, USA

        A new series of waterborne formulations have been developed to impart abrasion resistance to a wide range of substrates and end-use applications.  These novel coatings provide abrasion resistance and reduce wear, which can prevent hole formation and construction failure. This allows for added protection and increases the life of the fabric. The coatings are easy to apply via padding or spraying, and do not adversely affect the fabric’s inherent properties, such as flame retardancy.  These systems are compatible with most additives and are easily modified to include a wide range of additional properties such as UV resistance, flame retardancy, and water repellency. 

Polysiloxane Nanocoatings Onto Textiles By PECVD Technique
Llorenç Bautista, R+D+I, LEITAT Textile Technological Center, Spain

There has been much interest on the surface functionalization of textiles with reactive silicon or fluorocarbon compounds using the Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD) technique. Plasma polymerization of silicon-based monomers on several types of fabrics have been studied to improve properties like: durable hydrophilic/hydrophobic character, enhanced abrasion resistance with a consequent reduction of pilling formation, barrier layers against chemical attack, and higher color fastness, among others.

Polymers and Systems

Relating Silicone Properties to Coated Fabric Performance Properties
William R. Blackwood, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, MI

This presentation will focus on the relationship between the properties of silicone rubber and the finished coated fabric properties.  The areas of interest will be looking at the permeability of the silicone coated fabric, tear strength, seam comb, thermal resistivity and compatibility with seam sealants.

Textile Coating System for Economical Solventless Silicone Coating Performance at Low Coat Weights with Transfer Coating
Bertrand Bordes, Textile Technical Coating Manager, Blue Star Silicones (formerly Rhodia), France

Silicones bring excellent properties to textile coatings for good thermal performance and mechanical benefits, with superior ageing performance, among others. They can be are applied in many forms and using many different coating techniques. Solventless coatings with low weights have been developed that provide a durable product while lowering costs. Fabrics cam be coated at 15 to 20g/m2, with a 100 % solids silicone elastomer with good performance characteristics.

Foam Based Chemical Applications
Preston Aldridge, Ford, Trimble & Associates, USA

Production of Technical Textiles and Latex-free Backing for Carpet”
Karel Lansu, Director Marketing and Sales, Klieverik, The Netherlands

Coating and lamination systems have been developed for production of technical textiles in an environmental and cost-effective manner – a growing concern. A major machine producer reviews various types of machines for such purposes. Featured will be a new system developed to create a tuft-lock in carpets without the usage of latex. The carpet can than be laminated with a secondary backing as a recycled non-woven, creating a totally recyclable product. A number of installations are in place, proving the effectiveness of the system.

Voluntary Emissions Control Action Program
Glade Squires, Vice President – Product Stewardship, AmeriBrom, Inc. an ICL-IP Subsidiary

          VECAP is the Voluntary Emissions Control Action Program for commercial brominated flame retardants (BFRs), established in 2004 to identify, control and reduce emissions of BFRs into the environment through partnership with the supply and customer chain. VECAP is a product stewardship industry initiative that reinforces the control and reduction of emissions throughout the manufacturing process by fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The initial results show that VECAP is both practical and a cost effective means of controlling emissions of BFRs and other raw materials utilized by industry. The accomplishments and impact to date in the EU and North America will be presented

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 Other programs are being added, awaiting information – check back in a few days. The program is subject to revision.

If you any questions, ideas, or suggestions, please contact Bill Smith, Conference Organizer and Director, at bsmith@intexa.com, or Lydia Loir of TUT magazine at  LL@industrietextile.com for further information.

                            Bill Smith
                                                       Conference Organizer and Director