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Textiles, 10/e

Textiles, 10/e

Author(s):
  • Sara J. Kadolph
  • Anna L. Langford
    • Author: Sara J. Kadolph
    • ISBN:9788131725702
    • Price: Rs. 685.00
    • Offer Price:Rs. 610.00
    • Pages:512
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Not Available


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    A revered resource, Textiles, Tenth Edition, by Sara Kadolph, provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products. Organized according to the textile production process, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components–including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Using new full-color photos and illustrations, it examines the interrelationships among these components and their impact on product performance. This edition features coverage of new fibers, updated industry and company examples and summary tables that make this a timeless resource for any industry professional.

    Table of Content


    SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES
    1. Introduction 2. Product Development from a Textile Perspective
    3. SECTION TWO: FIBERS
    4. Textile Fibers and Their Properties 5. Natural Cellulosic Fibers 6. Natural Protein Fibers 7. The Fiber Manufacturing Process 8. Manufactured Regenerated Fibers 9. Synthetic Fibers 10. Special-Use Fibers
    SECTION THREE: YARNS
    11. Yarn Processing 12. Yarn Classification
    SECTION FOUR: FABRICATION
    13. Basic Weaves and Fabrics 14. Fancy Weaves and Fabrics 15. Knitting and Knit Fabrics 16. Other Fabrication Methods
    SECTION FIVE: FINISHING
    17. Finishing: An Overview 18. Aesthetic Finishes 19. Special-Purpose Finishes 20. Dyeing and Printing
    SECTION SIX: OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO TEXTILES
    21. Care of Textile Products 22. Legal and Environmental Concerns 23. Career Exploration

    Salient Features

    • Authoritative treatment that focuses on three end-uses of textiles: apparel, furnishings, and industrial or technical products–and is essential for any professional library.
    • Four main sections follow the normal sequence used in the production of textiles–fiber, yarn, fabrication, and finishing.
    • Product performance, cost and customer satisfaction–is emphasized throughout the text.
    • Summary tables–appear throughout the text.
    • An introduction to industry terminology–appears throughout the text.