Synopses & Reviews
The text seeks to provide basic information on the structure, processing, and properties of textiles. The approach of the book, as signaled in the title,
Understanding Textiles, Sixth Edition, is to understand how the components of textilesfiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finishcontribute to the performance of products for specific end uses. Rather than being predominantly descriptive in our approach, we emphasize the "why" behind fiber, yarn, and fabric characteristics to help students understand and predict textile properties and performance. The text is most suitable for an interactive, analytical approach to learning the basics of textiles structures and textile performance.
In this revision of our book, we further emphasize how the properties of the different components of a textile fabric affect the performance of the final product. As a textile is built from fiber, then yarn, then fabric, so the text strives to build an understanding of how each contributes to product performance. The concept of "putting it all together" encourages students to think of a textile fabric in terms of the sum of its parts, rather than of the separate components. Two features in the book help to accomplish this. First, properties of fibers, yarns, and fabrics are summarized under the headings of "Durability," "Appearance," and "Comfort." The summaries discuss the effects of fabric components on these areas of performance that are important in the selection of textile fabrics. A second feature is the presentation of case studies of specific end use textile products. The case studies describe what properties are important for a specific textile end use and detail the considerations in selecting the appropriate fiber, yarn structure, fabric construction, and/or finish for that end use. Students are encouraged to analyze other end use products in a similar fashion.
The revised text also features updated material on production, processing, and use of textiles. New fibers, such as lyocell and a number of high performance fibers, are presented. Advances in processing, dyeing, and finishing are also described. To provide emphasis for these or to pique student interest in a particular area, Consumer Briefs (boxed material that highlights a particular consumer product or products) are included in selected chapters.
Synopsis
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.
Table of Contents
Table of 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
APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY
APPENDIX B: SUMMARY OF REGULATORY LEGISLATION APPLIED TO TEXTILES
INDEX