Textiles, 10th edition provides a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products.
Contents
Introduction
Product Development from a Textile Perspective
- Serviceability and the Consumer
- Performance
- Information Sources
Textile Fibers and Their Properties
- Fiber Properties
- Serviceability
- Fiber Identification
Natural Cellulosic Fibers
- Seed Fibers
- Other Seed Fibers
- Bast Fibers
- Other Bast Fibers
- Leaf Fibers
- Other Cellulosic Materials
Natural Protein Fibers
- Wool
- Specialty Wools
- Silk
- Spider Silk
- Identification of Natural Protein Fibers
The Fiber Manufacturing Process
- Fiber Spinning
- Fiber Modifications
- Environmental Impact of Manufactured Fibers
- Manufactured-Fiber Consumption
- Manufactured versus Natural Fibers
Manufactured Regenerated Fibers
- Identification of Regenerated Fibers
- Other Regenerated Fibers
Synthetic Fibers
- Synthetic Fibers: An Overview
- Synthetic Fibers
Special-Use Fibers
- Elastomeric Fibers
- Fibers with Chemical, Heat, or Fire Resistence
- Other Special-Use Fibers
Yarn Processing
- Filament Yarns
- High-Bulk Yarns
- Fiber Blends
- Environmental Impact of yarn Processing
Yarn Classification
- Fiber Length
- Yarn Twist
- Yarn Size
- Yarn Regularity
- Yarn Performance and Yarn Quality
Basic Weaves and Fabrics
- Fabric Quality
- Woven Fabrics
- The Loom
- Characteristics of Woven Fabrics
- Properties of Woven Fabrics
- Naming and Diagramming woven Fabrics
Fancy Weaves and Fabrics
- Dobby Weaves
- Extra-Yarn Weaves
- Pique Weaves
- Jacquard Weaves
- Momie Weaves
- Leno Weaves
- Double Cloth
- Pile Weaves
- Slack-Tension Weaves
- Tapestry Weave
- Narrow Fabrics
Knitting and Knit Fabrics
- Knitting
- Filling (or Weft) Knitting
- Warp Knitting
Other Fabrication Methods
- Fabrics from Solutions
- Fabrics from Fibers
- Fabrics from Yarns
- Composite Fabrics
- Animal Products
Finishing: An Overview
- Routine Steps in Producing a Fabric
- Routine Finishing Steps for Wool Fabrics
- Environmental Impact of Finishing
Aesthetic Finishes
- Luster
- Drape
- Texture and Hand
Special-Purpose Finishes
- Stabilization: Shrinkage Control
- Shape-Retention Finishes
- Appearance-Retention Finishes
- Comfort-Related Finishes
- Biological-Control Finishes
- Safety-Related Finishes
Dyeing and Printing
- Color Theory
- Colorants
- Stages of Dyeing
- Methods of Dyeing
- Printing
- Recent Developments in Dyeing and Printing
- Color Problems
- Environmental Impact of Dyeing and Printing
Care of Textile Products
- Factors Related to Cleaning
- Laundering
- Washing
- Drying
- Dry Cleaning
- Professional Wet Cleaning
- Storage
- Other Cleaning Methods
- Conservation Practices
- Environmental Impact of Cleaning
Legal and Environmental Concerns
- Laws and Regulations
- Other Label Information
- Codes
- Tort
- Consumer Recourse
- Environmental Issues
Career Exploration
- Sourcing
- Product Development
- Production
- Design
- Merchandising
- Marketing
- Government
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Museum or Collection Work
Appendix(s)
- Fibers Names in Other Languages
- Fibers No Longer Produced in the United States
- Selected Trade Names
Index
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