Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 General survey -- 1.1 Definitions -- 1.2 Historical background -- 1.3 Fabric coating -- 1.4 Fabric finishing -- 1.5 Fabric lamination -- 1.6 Composite materials -- 1.7 The commercial scope of coated and laminated textiles -- 1.8 The technical scope of coated and laminated textiles -- 1.9 References -- 1.10 Further reading -- 2 Materials and their properties -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Fabrics -- 2.3 Preparation of fabrics -- 2.4 Materials for coating -- 2.5 Materials for lamination -- 2.6 Compounding of polymers (resins) -- 2.7 Adhesives -- 2.8 Flame retardancy -- 2.9 References -- 2.10 Further reading -- 3 Production methods -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 General principles of fabric coating -- 3.3 Laboratory and pilot coating and laminating -- 3.4 Direct coating -- 3.5 Foam finishing -- 3.6 Foamed and crushed foam coating -- 3.7 Transfer coating -- 3.8 Coagulated polyurethane coatings -- 3.9 Back licking roller techniques -- 3.10 Hot melt extrusion coating -- 3.11 Calender coating -- 3.12 Rotary screen coating -- 3.13 Other coating methods -- 3.14 Fabric impregnation -- 3.15 Lamination -- 3.16 Flame lamination -- 3.17 Hot melt lamination -- 3.18 Discussion of the various methods -- 3.19 Other related coating and joining processes -- 3.20 References -- 3.21 Further reading -- 4 Products from coated and laminated fabrics -- 4.1 Protective clothing ... sports and industrial -- 4.2 Industrial and functional products -- 4.3 Automotive applications -- 4.4 Marine applications -- 4.5 Buildings and architecture -- 4.6 Household products -- 4.7 Medical uses -- 4.8 Military uses -- 4.9 Other materials involving coating and laminating -- 4.10 References -- 4.11 Further reading -- 5 Testing, product evaluation and quality -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Quality assurance -- 5.3 General test considerations -- 5.4 Testing of coated fabrics -- 5.5 Thermal comfort of apparel -- 5.6 Testing of automotive products -- 5.7 Flammability (FR) testing -- 5.8 Specialist testing for chemical and biological hazards -- 5.9 Recording of results ... statistical process control -- 5.10 Investigation of faulty material and customer complaints -- 5.11 References -- 5.12 Further reading -- 6 Coating and laminating effects on the environment -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The effects of pollution -- 6.3 Environmental legislation -- 6.4 Manufacturing concerns -- 6.5 Sustainable development -- 6.6 References -- 6.7 Further reading -- 7 Future developments and outlook -- 7.1 General survey -- 7.2 Processing -- 7.3 New and novel materials -- 7.4 Environmental aspects -- 7.5 New opportunities -- 7.6 References -- 7.7 Further reading -- 8 Sources of further information -- 8.1 General comments and suggestions -- 8.2 Conferences and exhibitions -- 8.3 Journals -- 8.4 Technical and professional organisations and institutions -- 8.5 Market information on technical textiles industry -- 8.6 Gener.