COATING:

Coating is a process in which a polymeric layer is applied directly to one or both surfaces of the
fabric. The polymer coating must adhere to the textile and a blade or similar aperture controls the
thickness of the viscous polymer. The coated fabric is heated and the polymer is cured.
Where a thick coating is required this may be built up by applying successive coating layers, layer
on layer, Depending upon the end-use requirements, heavy-duty technical textile coatings may be
applied at high weight, while other end-uses for high- technology apparel may require coating
weights very low.

FORMATION OF COATING:
The formulation of a coating is complicated, and it can contain a wide range of chemicals
depending upon the nature of the polymer, the necessary additives for the specific end use, whether
the coating has to be foamed prior to application, and the type of coating machinery to be used.
Coatings may be coloured, or opaque, fluorescent, reflective according to the end user requirement.

COATING FORMATION ON FABRIC:

Fabric coating is a
multidisciplinary area which
requires knowledge of textile
technology and polymer science.
Coated textiles are utilized in
various sectors including
defense, space, automobiles,
sports, pollution control, and
healthcare. Textile fabrics are
coated for a variety of reasons,
such as to introduce new and
superior functions, add values
and also to extend the life of
materials. Textile fabrics are frequently coated with polymers and nanoparticles to make them
water proof, windproof, antimicrobial, superhydrophillic, Superhydrophobic finish, electro-
conductive, flame retardant, heat conductive, electro-magnetic shielding, ultra-violet radiation
shielding, thermo-chromic, photochromic, Chemical-odor absorbing, self-cleaning, stain
resistant, and also to harvest energy, infrared protective coating, Bio-based and bio compatible
coating, Breathable coating, Thermal resistance and insulation coating, Coating is carried out
not only to protect the textile materials themselves, but also to protect their wearers from various
hazards. Coating of textiles is carried out by various techniques including dip (Imersion) coating,
plasma, sol-gel, spray-coating, electro-less deposition, chemical vapor deposition, novel coating
materials, advanced coating systems, multifunctional coatings, nano-structured coatings,
advanced characterization of coatings, bio-based coatings, and sustainable coatings.
(Air-knife coating, Transfer coating, Engraved roll coating, Screen coating, Curtain coating,
Powder coating, Foam or crushed foam coating, Rotary screen coating,