Understanding Textiles
by Collier, Billie J.; Bide, Martin; Tortora, Phyllis G.Edition: 7th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary
This book helps readersunderstandhow the components of textiles-fiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish-contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses. With a focus on thewhybehind the material, it encourages students to understand and predict textile properties and performance. This edition emphasizes the global environment and offers separate chapters in fiber properties; fabrics and structures; and nonwoven fabrics. Finishes are now separated into two chapters (physical/mechanical finishes and chemical finishes) andTake a Closerlook sections bring an in-depth perspective to select chapter topics.
Table of Contents
| Table of Contents | |
| Introduction | |
| Textile Fibers | |
| Fiber Properties | |
| Natural Cellulosic Fibers | |
| Protein Fibers | |
| Manufactured Cellulosic Fibers | |
| Nylon and Aramid Fibers | |
| Polyester Fibers | |
| Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers | |
| Olefin Fibers | |
| Elastomeric Fibers | |
| High-Performance and Specialty Fibers | |
| Yarn Structures | |
| Manufacturing Yarns | |
| Fabrics and Related Structures | |
| Woven Fabrics | |
| The Weaves | |
| Knitted Fabrics | |
| Nonwoven Fabrics | |
| Other Fabric Construction Methods | |
| Introduction to Textile Wet Processing | |
| Adding Color to Textiles | |
| Textile Printing and Design | |
| Physical/Mechanical Finishes | |
| Chemical Finishes | |
| The Care of Textile Products | |
| Textiles and the Environment, Health and Safety | |
| Textile Product Development Performance | |
| Glossary | |
| Summary of Regulatory Legislation Applied to Textiles | |
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