Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTable of Contents
SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES
1. Introduction
2. Product Development from a Textile Perspective
SECTION TWO: FIBERS
3. Textile Fibers and Their Properties
4. Natural Cellulosic Fibers
5. Natural Protein Fibers
6. The Fiber Manufacturing Process
7. Manufactured Regenerated Fibers
8. Synthetic Fibers
9. Special-Use Fibers
SECTION THREE: YARNS
10. Yarn Processing
11. Yarn Classification
SECTION FOUR: FABRICATION
12. Weaving, Basic Weaves and Fabrics
13. Fancy Weaves and Fabrics
14. Knitting and Knit Fabrics
15. Other Fabrication Methods
SECTION FIVE: FINISHING
16. Finishing: An Overview
17. Aesthetic Finishes
18. Special-Purpose Finishes
19. Dyeing and Printing
SECTION SIX: OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO TEXTILES
20. Care of Textile Products
21. Legal, Sustainability, and Environmental Issues
22. Career Exploration
GLOSSARY
INDEX
