Fundamentals of Textiles and Their Care


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An Introduction to Healthcare and Medical Textiles


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This textbook is a scientific introduction to the study, engineering and applications of medical textiles. It moves systematically from the fundamentals of textile materials and their fabrication through biocompatibility and biodegradability to the applications of textiles in healthcare, ranging from hygiene to wound care, grafts and implantables. The book analyzes how the internal structures of various types of textiles, wovens, knits and nonwovens, are related to specific medical/biomedical end uses. While carefully explaining the basics, the book aims to show the connection between textile properties and the design and development of medical and healthcare textile products. This text is designed for advanced students and industry-based textile researchers, engineers, and product developers.




Fundamentals and Practices in Colouration of Textiles


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This is a comprehensive book that imparts technological skills about the colouration of textiles. It discusses academic as well as shop-floor aspects of colouration. It also covers eco-friendly enzymatic processing and differential coloured effects.




Fundamentals Of Textiles And Their Care (Rev)


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This book takes into account the needs of consumers and home science students. It deals with various aspects of textiles, both natural and synthetic, colours and dyes in fabrics, and properties of soap and laundering. The new topics added are: scope of textiles, high tenacity viscose rayon, permanent press in fabrics, and home dyeing. Emphasis has been laid on care of textiles, particularly under Indian conditions.




Fundamentals of Natural Fibres and Textiles


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The textile industry is focused in its search for alternative green fibres with the aim of providing high-quality products which are fully recyclable and biodegradable. Natural textile materials from renewable sources play an increasingly important role in the industry due to their unique properties and functionality over synthetic fibres, as well as their sustainability. Fundamentals of Natural Fibres and Textiles covers all the fundamental and basic information about natural fibres and textiles. Many different fibres are covered from their origin, through processing, properties, and applications. The latest methods for characterisation and testing of natural fibres are all addressed with reference to cutting-edge industry trends. This uniquely comprehensive approach to the topic provides the ideal entry point to natural fibres for textile and clothing scientists, engineers, designers, researchers, students, and manufacturers of such products. - Explains the characteristics of natural fibres to show how they compare to synthetic fibres for a range of purposes - Provides an overview of the environmental impact of the processing of fibres and how this creates industrial waste - Covers a wide range of natural fibres in detail, from traditional silk and wool to electrospun biopolymers - Provides the latest updates on technologies for designing natural fibres and applying them to the development of new products




High Performance Textiles and Their Applications


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High performance textiles represent one of the most dynamic sectors of the international textile and clothing industry. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book provides an important overview of key developments in the field. Chapters cover the use of high performance textiles in such areas as protective clothing, heat and fire protection, medicine, civil engineering and the energy sector. - Reviews various approaches to modelling the geometry, structure and mechanical and physical properties of advanced textile materials - Evaluates novel surface treatments involving plasma and laser technologies for a range of high performance textiles - Focuses on textiles for specific purposes, with chapters devoted to textiles for heat and fire protection, wound care, industrial filtration, geotextiles, civil engineering and sustainable energy applications




Process Control in Textile Manufacturing


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Complex raw materials and manufacturing processes mean the textile industry is particularly dependent on good process control to produce high and consistent product quality. Monitoring and controlling process variables during the textile manufacturing process also minimises waste, costs and environmental impact. Process control in textile manufacturing provides an important overview of the fundamentals and applications of process control methods.Part one introduces key issues associated with process control and principles of control systems in textile manufacturing. Testing and statistical quality control are also discussed before part two goes on to consider control in fibre production and yarn manufacture. Chapters review process and quality control in natural and synthetic textile fibre cultivation, blowroom, carding, drawing and combing. Process control in ring and rotor spinning and maintenance of yarn spinning machines are also discussed. Finally part three explores process control in the manufacture of knitted, woven, nonwoven textiles and colouration and finishing, with a final discussion of process control in apparel manufacturing.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Process control in textile manufacturing is an essential guide for textile engineers and manufacturers involved in the processing of textiles, as well as academic researchers in this field. - Provides an important overview of the fundamentals and applications of process control methods - Discusses key issues associated with process control and principles of control systems in textile manufacturing, before addressing testing and statistical quality control - Explores process control in the manufacture of knitted, woven, nonwoven textiles and colouration and finishing, with a discussion on process control in apparel manufacturing




Textiles and Their Use in Microbial Protection


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Textiles and Their Use in Microbial Protection: Focus on COVID-19 and Other Viruses provides readers with vital information about disinfection mechanisms used in textile applications in the fight against dangerous microbes and viruses. KEY FEATURES: Introduces the basics of textile materials used for medical applications Features key information on virology, characterization, indication, and passivation of COVID-19 Describes UV, photocatalysis, photooxidation, application of TiO2, copper-based viral inhibition, and activated carbon Discusses antiviral finishes for the protection against SARS-CoV-2, particle penetration in dense cotton fabrics under swollen state, and the impact of moisture on face masks and their designs Aimed at textile and materials engineers as well as readers in medical fields, this text offers a comprehensive view of fundamentals and solutions in the use of textiles for microbial protection.




Chemical Finishing of Textiles


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The role of the textile finisher has become increasingly demanding, and now requires a careful balance between the compatibility of different finishing products and treatments and the application processes used to provide textiles with desirable properties. In one comprehensive book, Chemical finishing of textiles details the fundamentals of final chemical finishing, covering the range of effects that result from the interplay between chemical structures and finishing products.After an introductory chapter covering the importance of chemical finishing, the following chapters focus on particular finishing techniques, from softening, easy-care and permanent press, non-slip and soil-release, to flame-retardant, antistatic and antimicrobial. Within each chapter, sections include an introduction, mechanisms, chemistries, applications, evaluations and troubleshooting. The book concludes with a chapter on the future trends in chemical finishing.Chemical finishing of textiles is an essential reference for all academic and industrial textile chemists and for those studying textile education programmes. - Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of every important type of chemical finish - Combines technical understanding and practical experience concisely - Essential tool to assist in the demanding challenge of chemical finishing for textiles




TEXTBOOK OF FABRIC SCIENCE, FOURTH EDITION


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This book is a step in the direction of giving an Indian perspective for understanding the world of fabrics. Organised in seven parts, the book adopts a systematic approach in defining and exploring the concepts of fabric science. Part I (Fundamentals) discusses the history, composition, classification and properties of textile fibres. Part II (Fibres) focuses on the typical traits of the fibre family. Part III (Yarns) deals with yarn production and properties. Part IV (Fabrics) covers weaving, knitting and other methods of fabric construction. Part V (Finishing) highlights the colouration and functional finishes of any fabric. Part VI (Consumer Concerns) is aimed at enhancing consumer satisfaction by generating awareness among consumers regarding selection, care and maintenance and vital topics like blending and defects. Part VII (Miscellaneous concepts)—guides students on career opportunities related to this course. KEY FEATURES • Relevant illustrations and images to help in grasping the steps of fabric construction. • Chapter-end exercises aimed at testing the factual knowledge, understanding and application of the concepts. • Simple examples from day-to-day life to instil a sense of curiosity in the reader's mind to know more about the intriguing world of textiles. NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION While maintaining organization of the book and its hallmark features—simple no-frills writing style and engaging pedagogy—the fourth edition introduces: • Two new chapters on 'Blending' and 'Defects' in Part VI; both areas are of concern for consumers. • A new chapter on 'Sustainability' in Part VII on demand of Civil Service aspirants and today's eco-conscious times. TARGET AUDIENCE • M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Science • B.A./B.Sc. Home Science • M.Sc. Home Science • Civil Services aspirants Contents Preface Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements PART I: FUNDAMENTALS 1. Introduction 2. Classification of Textile Fibres 3. Textile Fibre Composition 4. Fibre Properties PART II: FIBRES 5. Natural Protein Fibres 6. Natural Cellulosics 7. Regenerated Fibres 8. Synthetic and Inorganic Fibres PART III: YARNS 9. Yarn Production 10. Yarn Properties PART IV: FABRICS 11. Weaving 12. Knitting 13. Non-wovens and Other Methods of Fabric Construction PART V: FINISHING 14. Basic and Special Finishing 15. Finishing with Colour: Dyeing and Printing PART VI: CONSUMER CONCERNS 16. Choosing an Appropriate Fabric: Guidelines for Consumers 17. Care and Maintenance of Fabrics 18. Blending 19. Fabric Defects PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS 20. Career Opportunities 21. Towards Sustainability Ten University Test Papers Index