Understanding Textiles

Name: Understanding Textiles
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ISBN: 9780130219510

ISBN-10: 0130219517

ISBN-13: 9780130219510

Edition: 6th 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Billie J. Collier, Phyllis G. Tortora

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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 understandnot just knowhow the components of textilesfiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses.

Book details

List price: $112.40
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/9/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 576
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.838
Language: English

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




Introduction



Textile Fibers and Their Properties



Natural Cellulosic Fibers



Protein Fibers



Introduction to Manufactured Fibers



Manufactured Cellulosic Fibers



Nylon and Aramid Fibers



Polyester Fibers



Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers



Olefin Fibers



Elastomeric Fibers



High Performance and Specialty Fibers



Making Fibers into Yarns



Woven Fabrics



The Weaves



Knitted Fabrics



Other Fabric Construction Methods



Multicomponent Fabrics



Preparation of Fabrics for Dyeing and Finishing



Adding Color to Textiles



Textile Printing and Design



Finishes That Affect Appearance



Finishes That Affect Performance



The Care of Textile Products



Textiles and the Environment, Health, and Safety



Textile Product Performance



Bibliography



Glossary



Summary of Regulatory Legislation Applied to Textiles


Index