Subject AreaDesign, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight45.7 Oz
Item Length10.4 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN00-032396
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal677
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1. Introduction. 2. Textile Fibers and Their Properties. 3. Natural Cellulosic Fibers. 4. Protein Fibers. 5. Introduction to Manufactured Fibers. 6. Manufactured Cellulosic Fibers. 7. Nylon and Aramid Fibers. 8. Polyester Fibers. 9. Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers. 10. Olefin Fibers. 11. Elastomeric Fibers. 12. High Performance and Specialty Fibers. 13. Making Fibers into Yarns. 14. Woven Fabrics. 15. The Weaves. 16. Knitted Fabrics. 17. Other Fabric Construction Methods. 18. Multicomponent Fabrics. 19. Preparation of Fabrics for Dyeing and Finishing. 20. Adding Color to Textiles. 21. Textile Printing and Design. 22. Finishes That Affect Appearance. 23. Finishes That Affect Performance. 24. The Care of Textile Products. 25. Textiles and the Environment, Health, and Safety. 26. Textile Product Performance. Appendix A. Bibliography. Appendix B. Glossary. Appendix C. Summary of Regulatory Legislation Applied to Textiles. Index.
Synopsis1. Introduction. 2. Textile Fibers and Their Properties. 3. Natural Cellulosic Fibers. 4. Protein Fibers. 5. Introduction to Manufactured Fibers. 6. Manufactured Cellulosic Fibers. 7. Nylon and Aramid Fibers. 8. Polyester Fibers. 9. Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers. 10. Olefin Fibers. 11. Elastomeric Fibers. 12., For one-term/semester, sophomore/junior-level introductory textiles courses. Designed for an interactive, analytical approach to learning the basics of textile structures and textile performance, this text helps students understand not just know how the components of textiles fiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses.