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Denim
Manufacture, Finishing and Applications

This book provides a comprehensive review of denim fabric manufacture, manufacturing and finishing of jeans, novel applications, and environmental impacts

Roshan Paul (Edited by)

9780857098436, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 23 April 2015

612 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.4 cm, 1.06 kg

"...an unprecedented collection of valuable information on Denim Chronicle starting from selection of raw material to spinning, winding, warping, dyeing, sizing, weaving, washing, garmenting to jeans and so on. No such detailed study on denim has been complied so far." --Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile  Research, Denim

"...a unique source of information about this very important field of textile production...recommended for professionals as well as undergraduate students...should form part of any library that focuses on textiles or textile production." --Coloration Technology

"...a valuable resource for R&D managers in the denim, chemical, biotechnology, machinery, laundry, garment and fashion industries, as well as academic researchers…" --Asian Textile Journal

"This go to denim guide and authentic reference book covers denim aspects from jean washing to environmental impacts. The history and social influence of denim are included…" --Apparel Magazine

"…provides a thorough review of denim technologies while maintaining a high level of technological content on spinning, dyeing, weaving, garments, washing, finishing and other applications." --Asian Dyer

Denim: Manufacture, Finishing and Applications provides exhaustive coverage of denim manufacture, jeans washing, novel applications and environmental impacts. It also contains information on the history and social influence of denim, and includes the details relevant to the fashion and apparel industry. The topics covered are comprehensive with contributions from experts the world over, and the book is offered as an authentic reference book for any relevant information on denim.

1 Denim and jeans: an overview

Part One: Denim fabric manufacture

2 Cotton fibre for denim manufacture

3 Indigo dye and reduction techniques

4 Indigo dyeing technology for denim yarns

5 Dyeing of denim yarns with non-indigo dyes

6 Weaving technologies for manufacturing denim

Part Two: Manufacture and finishing of jeans

7 Role of denim and jeans in the fashion industry

8 Joining techniques for denim jeans

9 Dyeing technologies for denim garments

10 Digital printing techniques for denim jeans

11 Washing techniques for denim jeans

12 Biotechnological washing of denim jeans

13 Reduced water washing of denim garments

14 Finishing of jeans and quality control

15 Comfort aspects of denim garments

Part Three: Novel applications and environmental aspects

16 Novel varieties of denim fabrics

17 Non-apparel applications of denim

18 Recovery and recycling of denim waste

19 Effluent treatment in denim and jeans manufacture

20 Environmental impacts of denim manufacture

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Textile & fibre technology [TDH]

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