Introduction to Research Activities
The CTT undertakes basic and applied research in technical textiles, which is a multidisciplinary field involving many generic and application areas of study. Our core research expertise is in the study of fibrous structures based on the chemistry, physics, engineering and processing of fibres and textile assemblies.
- Formation, structure and properties of fibrous assemblies
PLA Nonwoven Scaffold Assembly for Soft Neo Tissue Repair containing a Pseudo Capillary System
Structure and Geometry of Hydroentangled Fabrics in Relation to Wiping Performance
Structure and Properties of Micro-
Design of Improved Non-
Assembly of Fibrous Delivery Systems: Controlled Release of Liquids from Pre-
Filament Strain Gauge Sensors for Textile Constructions
Gecko-
Thermophysical Comfort in Soft Shell Protective Garments
Engineering of Hydrophobicity in Multi-
Hard Tissue Regeneration in Nanofibrous Collagen Nonwoven Scaffolds
Nanoscale Functional Composites and Application in Fibre Bending Sensors
Geosynthetics for the Prevention of Pumping Failure of Railway Track Ballast
Centrifugal Spinning of Virgin and Recycled Thermoplastic Polymer Waste
Studies of Fabric Permeability
- Environmentally sustainable textile materials and processes including colouration and finishing
Colouration of Hydroentangled Nonwoven Fabric Structures
Atmospheric Disperse Dyeing of PET Fabrics
Chemical Modification of Natural Plant Colourants for Application to PLA and PET Fibre Substrates
Waterless Cleaning of Textile Materials
Physiochemical Mechanisms Involved in the Binding of Antimicrobial Agents to Fibres
Dissolution of Cellulose by Chemical and Biochemical Methods in Woven Assemblies
Fundamentals of Lyocell Easy-
Effects of Hairiness and Fibrillation on Colouration of Lyocell Nonwoven and Textile Fabrics
Extraction of High-
The Dyeing and Finishing of PLA Fibres
Applied research is directed towards a variety application areas spanning healthcare, transport, energy and the environment.
- Agriculture
- Architectural textiles, geo-
technical and civil engineering - Automotive and transport (marine, rail and aviation)
- Filtration
- Intelligent textile materials
- Medical and healthcare
- Sports and personal protective materials
- Sustainable technologies and recycling
The CTT research interests include aspects of the chemistry, physics and engineering of fibres and textile structures in respect of the functional properties and the performance of such materials when used for technical applications. Many of our collaborative research programmes with industry have proved instrumental in product innovations for partner companies.
