Textiles – Materials Science (TMS)
Section Information
Textiles – Materials Science focuses on the structure, properties, manufacturing, and functional performance of textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, and advanced textile materials. It examines how fiber chemistry, textile construction, and finishing processes influence mechanical, thermal, chemical, and functional characteristics.
Modern research in textile materials includes natural and synthetic fibers, smart and technical textiles, nanofiber technologies, sustainable processing, polymer–fiber interactions, and performance enhancement through chemical or physical treatments. Advances in digital manufacturing, biotechnology, and functional coatings continue to expand the capabilities of textile materials.
This section publishes research articles, experimental studies, reviews, and case reports addressing fiber science, textile engineering, fabric performance, finishing technologies, sustainability, and emerging applications of textiles in industry, healthcare, protection, and advanced engineering systems.
Scope
- Fiber Science and Chemistry
- Natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and regenerated cellulose fibers
- Molecular structure, crystallinity, and fiber morphology
- Mechanical, thermal, and moisture-related fiber properties
- Surface modification and fiber–matrix interactions
- Yarn and Fabric Manufacturing
- Spinning, twisting, and yarn engineering
- Weaving, knitting, braiding, and nonwoven technologies
- Fabric structure–property relationships
- Automation, digital tools, and process optimization
- Textile Testing and Characterization
- Mechanical testing including tensile, tearing, and abrasion resistance
- Thermal comfort, moisture management, and permeability evaluation
- Microscopy, spectroscopy, and fiber/fabric morphology analysis
- Durability, aging, and performance under environmental stress
- Chemical and Physical Finishing
- Dyeing, printing, and coloration science
- Coatings, laminations, and functional finishes
- Flame retardant, antimicrobial, and water-repellent treatments
- Eco-friendly and sustainable finishing processes
- Technical and Smart Textiles
- Protective textiles, geotextiles, medical textiles, and sports textiles
- Wearable electronics, sensors, and e-textile development
- High-performance fibers and composites
- Adaptive, responsive, and multifunctional textile systems
- Nanofibers and Advanced Textile Materials
- Electrospinning, melt-blowing, and nanofiber fabrication techniques
- Nanostructured coatings, membranes, and filtration textiles
- Nanotechnology for enhanced mechanical, thermal, or barrier performance
- Biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications
- Sustainable Textiles and Circular Economy
- Recycling technologies and fiber recovery
- Bio-based polymers, green chemistry, and low-impact manufacturing
- Life-cycle assessment and environmental performance
- Design strategies for reuse, repair, and biodegradability
- Modeling, Simulation, and Digital Textile Engineering
- Computational modeling of fibers, yarns, and fabrics
- Predictive tools for performance and failure analysis
- Digital twins, automation, and Industry 4.0 applications
- AI-driven design and virtual prototyping
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