This book examines the physical testing of textiles in the form of fibre, yarn and fabric, the emphasis throughout eing on standard and reproducible tests. After an introductory explanation of sampling and measurement, the author explores the effects of moisture on textiles, then goes on to discuss fibre dimension, yarn tests for linear density, twist, evenness and hairiness, tensile strength, and dimensional stability and serviceability. Also covered are aspects of comfort and fabric handle, colour fastness and quality assurance. The book's comprehensive coverage of the physical properties of textiles makes it an essential reference for managers in the textiles industry concerned with quality assurance, garment and fabric technologists, and students of textile science and engineering.
"excellent introductory book in addressing the basic test methods for fibers and fiber products." --Applied Mechanical Review, Vol. 54, No. 5
| Preface | |
| Acknowledgements | |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Textiles and moisture | p. 26 |
| Fibre dimensions | p. 44 |
| Yarn tests | p. 77 |
| Strength and elongation tests | p. 115 |
| Dimensional stability | p. 168 |
| Serviceability | p. 184 |
| Comfort | p. 209 |
| Colour fastness testing | p. 244 |
| Objective evaluation of fabric handle | p. 256 |
| Quality | p. 296 |
| App: conversion factors | p. 306 |
| Index | p. 307 |
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ISBN: 9781855733671
ISBN-10: 1855733676
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 336
Published: January 1999
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6
x 1.905
Weight (kg): 0.635