Despite the increased variety of manufactured fibres available to the textile industry, demand for cotton remains high because of its suitability on the basis of price, quality and comfort across a wide range of textile products. Cotton producing nations are also embracing sustainable production practices to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable resource production. This important book provides a comprehensive analysis of the key scientific and technological advances that ensure the quality of cotton is maintained from the field to fabric. The first part of the book discusses the fundamental chemical and physical structure of cotton and its various properties. Advice is offered on measuring and ensuring the quality of cotton fibre. Building on these basics, Part two analyses various means for producing cotton such as genetic modification and organic production. Chapters focus on spinning, knitting and weaving technologies as well as techniques in dyeing. The final section of the book concludes with chapters concerned with practical aspects within the industry such as health and safety issues and recycling methods for used cotton. Written by an array of international experts within the field, Cotton: science and technology is an essential reference for all those concerned with the manufacture and quality control of cotton.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-13
9781845690267
eBay Product ID (ePID)
107991475
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Natural Science
Author
Y L Hsieh, S. Gordon
Publication Name
Cotton: Science and Technology
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
568 Pages
Dimensions
Item Weight
980g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Editor
Y L Hsieh, S. Gordon
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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