280 Textiles for Industrial Applications
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temperature conditions. It helps to optimize the fabric properties, especially
improving the dimensional stability of the fabric and the overall setting effect.
10.3.5 Automotive Interiors
Automotive interiors typically comprise traditional textiles, which are now
increasingly being replaced by more functional, new-generation industrial
textiles. Global automotive interiors market is estimated to rise to $210 bil-
lion by 2015.
The fabrics used worldwide as surface materials for car interiors can be
woven, knitted (both circular and warp-knitting), or nonwovens. Woven fab-
rics represent the dominant application area in seat covers, headrests, and
door panels. Fabrics are ...