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Fibres form the basic identity of textiles. These are not confined merely to apparel and household textiles (traditional uses) these days; rather have been recognized as advanced fibres in the field of technical textiles. Different sectors of technical textiles, viz., automotive, medical, geo-textiles, agro textiles and protective clothing, etc. need specific properties for functionality purposes in textile fibres. To cater to the stringent requirements for these specialized applications and the quest to produce sustainable innovative products in respective fields, the world has seen a paradigm shift in the technology and growth of advanced fibres. However, these advanced fibres come with several advantages and disadvantages––defining their scope and limitations––and therefore, provide a room for further research in technological developments pertaining to their manufacturing technologies. This paper focuses on the details of the scope of these advanced fibres and related technological advancements/innovations, which will be worthwhile to provide a window to carry out further research in this area.
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Chowdhury, A., Dhamija, S. (2021). Manufacturing Technologies and Scope of Advanced Fibres. In: Midha, V., Mukhopadhyay, A. (eds) Recent Trends in Traditional and Technical Textiles. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9995-8_16
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