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Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles
A detailed exploration of developments in physical and chemical testing that highlights specific tests for high-performance textiles
Patricia I. Dolez (Edited by), Olivier Vermeersch (Edited by), Valério Izquierdo (Edited by)
9780081004531
Hardback, published 18 September 2017
476 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.9 cm, 0.88 kg
"This book introduces the principles of advanced characterization and testing in use in the textile industry. A first series of chapter sic are organized by textile properties, and provide in-depth coverage of testing each characteristic.Then, tests for specific applications are addressed, with the main focus on high-performance and technical textiles." --Asian Technical Textiles, No. 4
Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles explores developments in physical and chemical testing and specific high-performance tests relating to textiles. The book introduces the principles of advanced characterization and testing, including the importance of performance-based specifications in the textiles industry. Chapters are organized by textile properties, providing in-depth coverage of each characteristic. Tests for specific applications are addressed, with the main focus on high-performance and technical textiles.
Part One: Principles of textile characterization and testing 1. Introduction to advanced characterization and testing of textiles Part Two: Testing by properties 2. Advanced strength testing of textiles 3. Comfort testing of textiles 4. Testing thermal properties of textiles 5. Tests for evaluating textile aging 6. Advanced chemical testing of textiles 7. Toxicity testing of textiles 8. Testing fabrics for flammability and fire safety 9. Testing of hot-water and steam protective performance properties of fabrics Part Three: Testing by applications 10. Specific testing of geotextiles and geosynthetics 11. Specific testing of protective clothing 12. Specific testing for smart textiles 13. Specific testing for filtration 14. Specific testing for transportation 15. Specific testing for performance sportswear
Subject Areas: Textile & fibre technology [TDH]
