Understanding Textiles

Name: Understanding Textiles
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ISBN: 9780024211958

ISBN-10: 0024211958

ISBN-13: 9780024211958

Edition: 4th 1992

Authors: Phyllis G. Tortora

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This book helps readers "understand "how the components of textiles--fiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish--contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses. With a focus on the "why" behind 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) and "Take a Closer" look sections bring an in-depth perspective to select chapter topics.

Book details

List price: $71.00
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 656
Weight: 2.112
Language: English

Phyllis G. Tortora is Professor Emerita at Queens College, The City University of New York.



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