The demands placed on automotive textiles have increased significantly in recent years. This book provides a comprehensive review of how advanced textiles can be used to meet the performance, style, safety and comfort requirements of automotives. Part 1 provides a general introduction to the types and requirements of textiles used within the automotive industry. Part 2 focuses on automotive interiors with chapters on performance and style of interior textiles. Part 3 examines the use of textiles in safety applications, such as airbags and part 4 concludes by assessing how textiles can be used in the automotive bodywork. A valuable resource for manufacturers, designers and producers of automotives and their materials.
