Advances in Knitting Technology

Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Part I: Introduction: fundamentals of knitting Chapter 1: Types and suitability of yarns for knitting Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Types of packages 1.3 Structure of cope 1.4 Knitting yarns defects 1.5 Types of knitting yarns: yarns made of natural fibers 1.6 Types of knitting yarns: yarns made of synthetic fibers 1.7 Types of knitting yarns: fancy threads 1.8 Yarns made for special applications 1.9 Methods of joining the polyurethane yarns in composites 1.10 Other yarns for special applications 1.11 Future trends Chapter 2: The physical properties of weft knitted structures Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Stretch and recovery properties 2.3 Recovery properties 2.4 Dimensional stability 2.5 Creasing 2.6 Thickness and compression properties 2.7 Air permeability 2.8 Thermal properties 2.9 Liquid transfer properties 2.10 Comfort 2.11 Pilling and abrasion 2.12 Knitted fabrics with special properties 2.13 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 3: Modelling of knitting Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Knitted fabric geometry 3.3 Mechanics of knitted fabric: 2D model 3.4 Mechanics of plain-weft knitted fabrics: 3D model 3.5 Knitted fabric mechanics: energy model 3.6 Knitted fabric pressure on a surface 3.7 Heat and water vapour diffusion in fabrics 3.9 Appendix: initial guess estimates Part II: Advances in knitting Chapter 4: Intelligent yarn delivery systems in weft knitting Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Theory of yarn delivery 4.3 Yarn storage and delivery systems on circular knitting machines 4.4 Yarn storage and delivery systems on flat knitting machines 4.5 Future trends 4.6 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 5: Advances in warp knitted fabric production Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Commercial warp knit machines 5.3 Delaware stitch and modified Delaware stitch Tricot fabrics 5.4 Tricot and Raschel containing spandex 5.5 Key Raschel fabrics containing spandex 5.6 Newly developed constructions with spandex 5.7 Americana and modified Americana Tricots 5.8 Surface interest fabrics 5.9 Milanese fabrics 5.10 Conclusion 5.11 Sources of further information Chapter 6: Weft-knitted structures for industrial applications Abstract: 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Current problems and limitations 6.3 Knitting 3D structures using weft-knitting technology 6.4 Directionally oriented structures (DOS) and combined DOS weft-knitted structures 6.5 Weft-knitted multifunctional structures 6.6 Simulating mechanical properties of weft-knitted structures 6.7 Applications 6.8 Future trends Chapter 7: Advances in circular knitting Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Current problems and limitations of circular knitted structures 7.3 Recent advances in circular knitting 7.4 Structure and properties of circular knitted fabrics 7.5 Applications 7.6 Future trends: smart garments Chapter 8: Knitted fabric composites Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Types of fibre and yarn used in knitted fabric composites 8.3 Composite preforms 8.4 Knit structures for fabric composites 8.5 Types of matrix materials 8.6 Developments in manufacturing methods for knitted fabric composites 8.7 Mechanical properties 8.8 Applications 8.9 Conclusion 8.10 Acknowledgements Chapter 9: Quality control in the knitting process and common knitting faults Abstract: 9.1 Importance of quality knitted fabric 9.2 Knitted fabric quality 9.3 Quality control in the knitting process 9.4 Parameters of knitting control 9.5 Relationship between yarn count and machine gauge 9.6 Examples of quality control mechanisms for circular knitting 9.7 Techniques to reduce knitting faults: online data monitoring system 9.8 Knitted defects 9.9 Conclusion Part III: Case studies: advanced knitted products Chapter 10: Womena (TM)s apparel: knitted underwear Abstract: 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Functional requirements of knitted underwear 10.3 Performance evaluation of knitted underwear 10.4 Engineering of knitted underwear fabrics 10.5 Recent developments in knitted underwear fabrics 10.6 Properties of commercially knitted underwear 10.7 Acknowledgements Chapter 11: Knitted structures for sound absorption Abstract: 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Acoustic textiles in vehicles 11.3 Sound absorption of plain knitted structures 11.4 Engineering advanced knitted fabrics for sound absorption 11.5 Thick spacer structures 11.6 Dense spacer structures 11.7 Conclusion 11.8 Future trends 11.9 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 12: Weft-knitted structures for moisture management Abstract: 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Basics of wetting 12.3 Wicking and absorption 12.4 Experimental liquid take-up 12.5 Future trends 12.6 Sources of further information and advice Index