Download or read book Atlas of Fibre Fracture and Damage to Textiles written by J. W. S. Hearle and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1998-07-14 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, retitled, edition of Fibre Failure and Wear of Materials has been updated and expanded to include more examples from work at UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology) in the 1990s and to take account of recent research elsewhere. It contains over 500 new micrographs to add to the 1,000 in the first edition and includes two new sections on forensic and medical studies. Based on over 25 years of research at UMIST, the book is concerned with how fibres fail under stress. Until comparatively recently little was known about the way in which fibres break. In this book about 20 different modes of fibre failure are examined. Case studies have been selected both from the traditional uses of textiles in clothing and in household products, such as sheets, towels and carpets and also from the study of failure in textile structures used in industry and engineering, for example seat belts and ropes.This unique collection of more than 1500 scanning electron micrographs and other pictures for identifying failure modes, together with the accompanying explanatory text, provides fibre scientists, polymer scientists and others working in textile research with a better understanding of fracture mechanisms. The book will also be of interest to forensic scientists and medical specialists using fibre implants. Finally, it will help textile technologists and design engineers to manufacture improved textile products and to use them in ways which will maximise their life span.

Download or read book Atlas of Fibre Fracture and Damage to Textiles Second Edition written by John W. S. Hearle and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 1998-08-18 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on over 25 years of research at UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology) and contains more than 1500 scanning electron micrographs and other pictures offering a unique collection of documentary information for identifying failure modes. The accompanying text will give fibre scientists, polymer scientists and others a better understanding of fracture mechanisms and will help textile technologists and design engineers to manufacture improved textile products and to use them in ways which will maximise their life span.

Download or read book Fabric Structures in Architecture written by J Llorens and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 869 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabric Structures in Architecture covers the varying ways textiles and their properties are used in building construction, with particular focus given to tensile structures. The text begins with the fundamental principles of textiles, including the origins of fabric architecture, then progressing to a discussion of the modern textiles of today. It covers relevant textile materials and their properties, including coatings and membranes. In addition, a range of design considerations are discussed, with detailed information on installation and failure modes. A series of case studies from around the world accompany the discussion, illustrating the applications of textiles in architecture. - Offers key coverage of the fundamental principles, from the origins of fabric architecture to modern textile - Provides analysis of relevant textile materials and their properties, including coatings and membranes - Contains expert insights in to the applications of textiles in architecture, presenting a series of relevant case-studies from around the world

Download or read book Advanced Textiles for Wound Care written by S. Rajendran and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-04-30 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important and growing area of the textile industry is the medical sector. The extent of this growth is due to constant improvements in both textile technology and medical procedures. This collection provides a detailed review of how textiles are incorporated into wound care applications, explaining the importance and suitability of using textiles on different wound types.Part one of the book provides an overview of the use of textiles in particular aspects of wound care, providing details of wound management and the importance of laboratory testing in relation to wound care. Further chapters cover minor wounds, moist wound management and bioactive dressings to promote healing. Given their increasing importance, part two describes how advanced textiles, such as smart temperature controlled textiles and composites, can be used for wound care products. The final chapter gives an interesting insight into the use of fibrous scaffolds for tissue engineering.Advanced textiles for wound care is essential reading for any manufacturers, designers, scientists and producers of wound care materials. It is a valuable resource for professionals within the medical sector, as well as those in academia. - Provides a comprehensive introduction to wound care from types of wound and wound healing mechanisms to the importance of testing in relation to wound care - Analyses the application of textiles to wound healing covering minor wounds, burns, ulcers and other deep skin wounds - Reviews the current use of smart textiles for wound care including drug delivery dressings and textile-based scaffolds for tissue engineering as well as future trends

Download or read book Surface Modification of Textiles written by Q Wei and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-08-26 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The surface of textiles offers an important platform for functional modifications in order to meet special requirements for a variety of applications. The surface modification of textiles may be achieved by various techniques ranging from traditional solution treatment to biological approaches. This book reviews fundamental issues relating to textile surfaces and their characterisation and explores the exciting opportunities for surface modification of a range of different textiles.Introductory chapters review some important surface modification techniques employed for improved functional behaviour of textiles and the various surface characterisation methods available. Further chapters examine the different types of surface modification suitable for textiles, ranging from the use of plasma treatments and physical vapour deposition to the use of nanoparticles. Concluding chapters discuss surface modification strategies for various applications of textiles.Surface modification of textiles is a valuable resource for chemists, surface scientists, textile technologists, fibre scientists, textile engineers and textile students. - Reviews fundamental issues relating to textiles surfaces and their characterisation - Examines various types of surface modification suitable for textiles, including plasma treatments and nanoparticles - Discusses surface modification strategies for textile applications such as expansion into technical textile applications

Download or read book Functional Finishes for Textiles written by Roshan Paul and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Functional finishes for textiles reviews the most important fabric finishes in the textile industry. It discusses finishes designed to improve the comfort and other properties of fabrics, as well as finishes which protect the fabric or the wearer. Each chapter reviews the role of a finish, the mechanisms and chemistry behind the finish, types of finish and their methods of application, application to particular textiles, testing and future trends. - Describes finishes to improve comfort, performance, and protection of fabric or the wearer - Examines the mechanisms and chemistry behind different types of finishes and their methods of application, testing and future trends - Considers environmental issues concerning functional finishes

Download or read book Advances in the Dyeing and Finishing of Technical Textiles written by M. L. Gulrajani and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of distinctive colourants and finishes has a significant impact on the aesthetic appeal and functionality of technical textiles. Advances in the textile chemical industry facilitate production of diverse desirable properties, and are therefore of great interest in the production of textile products with enhanced performance characteristics. Drawing on key research, Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles details important advances in this field and outlines their development for a range of applications.Part one reviews advances in dyes and colourants, including chromic materials, optical effect pigments and microencapsulated colourants for technical textile applications. Other types of functional dyes considered include UV- absorbent, anti-microbial and water-repellent dyes. Regulations relating to the use of textile dyes are discussed before part two goes on to investigate such advances in finishing techniques as mechanical finishing, softening treatments and the use of enzymes. Surfactants, Inkjet printing of technical textiles and functional finishes to improve the comfort and protection of apparel are also explored. The use of nanotechnology in producing hydrophobic, super-hydrophobic and antimicrobial finishes is dealt with alongside coating and lamination techniques, before the book concludes with a discussion of speciality polymers for the finishing of technical textiles.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Advances in the dyeing and finishing of technical textiles is a comprehensive guide for all those involved in the development, production and application of technical textiles, including textile chemists, colour technologists, colour quality inspectors, product developers and textile finishers. - Discusses important advances in the textile chemical industry - Considers developments in various dyes and colourants used in the industry, including water repellent, functional and anti-microbial dyes - Chapters also examine advances in finishing techniques, the use of nanotechnology and speciality polymers in technical textiles

Download or read book Assessing the Environmental Impact of Textiles and the Clothing Supply Chain written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The textile industry impacts the environment in a number of ways, including its use of resources, its impact on global warming, and the amount of pollution and waste it generates. Assessing the Environmental Impact of Textiles and the Clothing Supply Chain reviews methods used to calculate this environmental impact, including product carbon footprints (PCFs), ecological footprints (EFs), and life cycle assessment (LCA). The first chapters provide an introduction to the textile supply chain and its environmental impact, and an overview of the methods used to measure this impact. The book goes on to consider different environmental impacts of the industry, including greenhouse gas emissions, the water and energy footprints of the industry, and depletion of resources, as well as the use of LCA to assess the overall environmental impact of the textile industry. It then deals with the practice of measuring these impacts before forming a conclusion about the environmental impact of the industry. Assessing the Environmental Impact of Textiles and the Clothing Supply Chain provides a standard reference for R&D managers in the textile industry and academic researchers in textile science. Reviews the main methods used to calculate the textile industry’s use of resources, its impact on global warming and the pollution and waste it generates Reviews the key methods, their principles and how they can be applied in practice to measure and reduce the environmental impact of textile products Includes the following calculation methods: product carbon footprints (PCFs), ecological footprints (EFs) and life cycle assessment (LCA)

Download or read book Applications of Nonwovens in Technical Textiles written by R Chapman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonwovens have been one of the fastest growing and most exciting sectors of the textiles market. Such fabrics have a broad spectrum of end uses, ranging from medical products to interior textiles. This book focuses on the variety of technical nonwoven applications available.Opening chapters in part one briefly discuss the fundamental principles of nonwoven fabrics, topics such as the formation of nonwovens and the influence of fibre and fabric properties on nonwoven performance are covered. Part two provides valuable examples of how nonwoven materials can be used in a variety of textile products for apparel, filtration and personal hygiene.With a collection of international contributors, this book is an important reference for professionals involved in the production, technology and use of nonwoven materials, extending from industries such as the medical textile industry to the apparel sector. It will also be suitable for researchers in academia with an interest in nonwoven fabrics. - Focuses on the variety of technical nonwoven applications available and provides a comprehensive overview of current developments and likely future trends - Reviews the formulation of various types of nonwovens and examines the influence of fibre and fabric properties on nonwoven performance - Provides a broad overview of nonwoven applications in a variety of different areas from apparel to automotive interiors

Download or read book Textiles for Hygiene and Infection Control written by B J McCarthy and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and improving hygiene and healthcare products is essential for improving infection prevention. Continuing Woodhead Publishing's series of specialised medical textile books, Textiles for hygiene and infection control provides readers with the latest developments in healthcare materials for hygiene and infection applications.Part one offers an insight into design and production techniques for hygiene textiles. Chapters discuss nanotechnology and it's applications in hygiene textiles, knitted spacer fabrics, innovative and sustainable packaging and biodegradable hygiene products. Part two explores design and production techniques for infection control textiles. Chapters examine micro-organisms, infection and the role of textiles, the creation of barrier textiles through plasma processing and methods for ensuring fabrics survive sterilisation. Part three concludes by investigating the variety of available hygiene and infection control products. Chapters consider washable textile-based absorbent products for incontinence, coated textiles for skin infections and antimicrobial treatments of textiles for hygiene and infection control applications from an industrial perspective.Textiles for hygiene and infection control is an essential reference for manufacturers, designers, engineers and producers of hygiene and infection control products. It is also a useful tool for medical scientists, surgeons and nurses. - Offers insight into design and production techniques for hygiene textiles - Chapters discuss a range of applications, such as the use of textiles for incontinence - An essential reference for manufacturers, designers, engineers and producers of hygiene and infection control products

Download or read book Military Textiles written by E. Wilusz and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2008-05-21 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textiles for military uniforms face a complex set of challenges. They must provide protection, durability and comfort in a wide range of hostile environments. Military textiles reviews the range of recent research on how military clothing can best meet soldiers' needs.The first part of the book reviews general requirements of military textiles, including damage resistance, comfort, sweat management, cold-weather conditions and the integration of high-tech materials into uniforms. Part II concentrates on the protective role of military textiles, covering such areas as high-performance ballistic fibres, textiles for chemical and biological protection, camouflage materials and military fabrics for flame protection. The book also reviews the use of non-woven fabrics and new coatings for military applications.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Military textiles is a valuable reference for those researching and manufacturing military textiles, as well as those interested in the wider area of textiles for protection. - Reviews the range of recent research on how military clothing can best meet soldier's needs - Examines damage resistance, sweat management and comfort - Discusses the protective role of military textiles

Download or read book Woven Textiles written by K Gandhi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-08-13 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditionally used in apparel and interior fabrics, woven textiles are increasingly being employed in a variety of technical applications. Woven textiles: Principles, developments and applications provides an essential overview of the manufacture, structure and application of these important textiles.Beginning with an introduction to the fibres and yarns used in weaving, part one goes on to explore key preparatory techniques and the fundamentals of weaving technology. The characteristics of woven structures are then discussed in greater depth in part two, alongside investigation into the use of computer assisted design (CAD) systems, techniques for modelling the structure of woven fabrics, and methods for the manufacture of 3D woven structures. Part three focuses of the application of woven textiles to a wide range of technologies. The use of woven textiles in automotive interiors and other transport applications is discussed, along with woven apparel fabrics, geotextiles, hollow woven fabrics and woven textiles for medical applications.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Woven textiles: Principles, developments and applications is an indispensable guide for all designers, engineers and technicians involved in the design, manufacture and use of woven textiles. It also provides a useful overview of woven textile processing and applications for academics and students. - Provides an essential overview of the manufacture, structure and application of woven textiles - Explores key preparatory techniques and the fundamentals of weaving technology and discusses the characteristics of woven structures - Covers the use of computer-assisted design (CAD) systems and methods for the manufacture of 3D woven structures, among other topics

Download or read book Understanding and Improving the Durability of Textiles written by Patricia A Annis and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability of a fabric to resist wear is an essential aspect of its performance. Understanding and improving the durability of textiles provides a comprehensive guide to the factors affecting the durability of a range of different textiles.Part one addresses the different factors that affect textile durability, including the influence of fabric construction and fibre type, as well as properties affecting strength and dimensional stability. Colour fastness and the effects of light are discussed, along with methods for testing and improving wrinkle-resistance and textile durability. Part two goes on to explore the durability of particular types of textile including antimicrobial textiles, protective clothing, historic textiles, silk and geotextiles.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Understanding and improving the durability of textiles is an indispensable book for textile scientists, technologists, engineers and those designing, testing and manufacturing textiles. It also provides a comprehensive guide to textile durability for researchers and academics of all levels in this sector. - Provides a comprehensive guide to the factors affecting the durability of a range of different textiles - Discusses colour fastness and the effects of light, and methods for testing and improving wrinkle-resistance and textile durability - Explores the durability of particular types of textile

Download or read book Friction in Textile Materials written by B S Gupta and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2008-06-02 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friction is a major issue in both the production of textiles and in the finished product. This authoritative book reviews how friction occurs and the ways it can be measured and controlled.The book begins by looking at how friction can be defined and how the structure and properties of textile fibres lead to friction behaviour. It also discusses slip-stick phenomena in textiles and ways of measuring friction in yarns and fabric. The second part of the book reviews friction in particular textiles, including cotton, wool and synthetic fibres as well as woven fabrics. These and other chapters also discuss ways of controlling friction, including fabric finishes and lubricants.With its distinguished editor and contributions from some of the world's leading authorities in the subject, Friction in textile materials is a standard reference for the textile industry and those researching this important topic. - An authoritative review of friction, its management and control

Download or read book Industrial Cutting of Textile Materials written by Ineta Vilumsone-Nemes and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting room is a separate area in a clothing manufacturer where garment components are cut out. The accuracy and efficiency of cutting room operations is critical to all subsequent operations and to final garment quality. Drawing on the author's extensive experience, Industrial cutting of textile materials summarises good practice in cutting room operations.After an introduction, the author reviews initial steps such as unloading, sorting and quality control of materials. She then discusses subsequent operations from lay planning and marker making, through manual and automated spreading and cutting, to fusing of cut components and final work operations such as sorting cut components for sewing. Dr Vi?umsone-Nemes also discusses marker making, spreading and cutting of more intricate fabrics such as striped fabrics and fabrics with check, motif and border patterns, narrow lace and pile fabrics.Industrial cutting of textile materials provides essential knowledge about cutting processes to designers, technologists, and managers to help in improving product quality and in controlling production processes effectively. - Summarises good practice in cutting room operations - Reviews initial steps such as unloading, sorting and quality control of materials and discusses subsequent operations from lay planning and marker making to fusing of cut components and final work operations - Includes coverage of more intricate fabrics such as striped fabrics and fabrics with check, motif and border patterns, narrow lace and pile fabrics

Download or read book Modelling and Predicting Textile Behaviour written by Xiaogang Chen and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The textile industry can experience a vast array of problems. Modelling represents a group of techniques that have been widely used to explore the nature of these problems, it can highlight the mechanisms involved and lead to predictions of the textile behaviour. This book provides an overview of how textile modelling techniques can be used successfully within the textile industry for solving various problems.The first group of chapters reviews the different types of models and methods available for predicting textile structures and behaviour. Chapters include modelling of yarn, woven and nonwoven materials. The second group of chapters presents a selection of case studies, expressing the strengths and limitations and how various models are applied in specific applications. Case studies such as modelling colour properties for textiles and modelling, simulation and control of textile dyeing are discussed.With its distinguished editor and international range of contributors, Modelling and predicting textile behaviour is essential reading material for textile technologists, fibre scientists and textile engineers. It will also be beneficial for academics researching this important area. - Provides an overview of the different types of models and methods that can be used successfully within the textile industry - Reviews the structural hierarchy in textile materials fundamental to the modelling of textile fibrous structures - Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of different textile models and how specific models are applied in different situations

Download or read book Textile Advances in the Automotive Industry written by Roshan Shishoo and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Automotive textiles represent one of the most valuable international markets for technical textiles. Textile advances in the automotive industry provides an in-depth review of the design and development of automotive textiles and the recent advances made in technical textiles for a variety of automotive applications.Part one discusses issues such as automotive textile requirements from a car producer's perspective, mapping the automotive textile supply chain, advances in textile fabrics including nonwoven fabrics, and recycling issues. Part two focuses on automotive interiors with chapters on performance and style of interior textiles, materials and design for car seats, and the reduction of interior noise in vehicles. Part three discusses the important safety applications of automotive textiles, including airbags and tyres. Part four concludes by assessing how textiles can be used in automotive bodywork.With its distinguished editor and a team of contributors from both academia and industry, this book is an essential reference for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from scientists, designers, product development staff to company strategists. - Provides an in-depth review of recent advances in the design and development of automotive textiles - Comprehensively examines the automotive textile industry covering key requirements, the supply chain, fabrics and recycling - Addresses important safety considerations in automotive textiles including airbags and tyres