Understanding textiles
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Understanding textiles
Prentice Hall, 2001
6th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
1. 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.
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