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Introduction
1 Introduction to the Basic Chemistry and Concept of Textiles
2 Production of the Natural Fibres
Fibres of vegetable origin
Fibres of animal origin
Fibres of mineral origin
3 Fibre Manufacture
Spinning
Viscose
Acetates
Synthetic polymers
Nylons
Polyesters
Acrylics
Shorter notes on the less significant fibres, in terms of quantities produced
4 Yarn Manufacture
Traditional spinning methods
Open-end spinning
Tow-to-top conversion
Count and twist
Bulked and textured yarns
Speciality yarns
5 Preparation of Yarn for Fabric Manufacture
Packaging or winding
Warping
Sizing
Looming
6 Fabric Manufacture: Weaving
The conventional loom and the method of weaving
The improvement of conventional looms and the development of new methods of inserting the weft
Fabric structures: weaves
7 Fabric Manufacture: Knitting
The different knitting constructions
The basic mechanisms of knitting and the machines used
Photographs Illustrating Typical Fabric Types
8 Fabrics Produced by Unconventional Methods
Adhesive bonding of fibrous webs
The production, properties and uses of needle-bonded fabrics
The production, properties and uses of stitch-bonded fabrics
Spun-bonded fabrics
9 The Processing of Textiles: Conversion of Grey Cloth
Purification and preliminary processing
Coloration
Finishing
10 Properties - Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics
11 Uses - Suitability for Purpose
Clothing, including fashion articles
Carpets, upholstery and soft furnishings
Household linen, towels and blankets
Industrial uses
12 Comfort in Wear
Body and skin temperatures
The 'feel' of fabrics
The 'warmth' of fabrics
The uptake of water vapour
'Sorption' heat of clothing
The uptake of water
The development of static electricity
13 Labelling
Care labelling
Information of importance principally at the point of purchasi
14 The Making-up of Garments
Choice of linings and accessories
Cutting out
Sewing
15 Identification of Fibres
The burning test
Microscopic examination
Solubility and swelling
Staining tests
Glossary of Textile Terms Used in the Text
Trade Marks Used in the Text
Index
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