In order to satisfy the needs of the newly emerging potential textile product markets like technical textiles, the Indian textile industry has to adopt recent advanced technologies.

In order to attain the expected quality for any applications such as weaving or knitting, one should focus mainly on the fault-free feed material preparation and best winding capabilities can be achieved through best bobbin quality.

Weaving with synthetic filament yarns has now become possible on all types of shuttleless weaving machines with suitable modifications.

Production of compact yarn significantly improves the inner structure of the ring-spun yarns. Physical-
mechanical properties of yarns, similar to those of other solid matters, are a function of their structure.

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The structure of the fabric determines the characteristics such as strength, thickness, extensibility, porosity and durability of the protective textiles, says the author, who discusses the structure and performance of various textile fibre assemblies involved in the production of protective textiles.

Textile fibres such as Kevlar, carbon and HPPE are capable of replacing conventional materials such as aluminum and steel and in the future, high tenacity fibres are bound to rule the world of high-end applications.

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