Understanding Textiles 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 readers 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.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Textile Fibers
3. Fiber Properties
4. Natural Cellulosic Fibers
5. Protein 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. Yarn Structures
14. Manufacturing Yarns
15. Fabrics and Related Structures
16. Woven Fabrics
17. The Weaves
18. Knitted Fabrics
19. Nonwoven Fabrics
20. Other Fabric Construction Methods
21. Introduction to Textile Wet Processing: Preparation of Fabrics for Dyeing and Finishing
22. Adding Color to Textiles
23. Textile Printing and Design
24. Physical/Mechanical Finishes
25. Chemical Finishes
26. The Care of Textile Products
27. Textiles and the Environment, Health and Safety
28. Textile Product Development Performance

Index

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