Handbook of Technical Textiles
Technical Textile Processes

This comprehensive, all-encompassing update to an essential book on technical textiles provides an understanding of the latest advancements in technical textiles, including new chapters that review recent developments and technologies

A. Richard Horrocks (Edited by), Subhash C. Anand (Edited by)

9781782424581, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 26 November 2015

394 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.6 cm, 0.54 kg

"Volume 1 - ‘Technical Textile Processes includes principles involved in the selection of raw materials and their conversion into yarns and fabrics…Volume 2 - ‘Technical Textile Applications offers an indispensable guide to established and developing areas in the use of technical textiles." --Asian Technical Textiles

The second edition of Handbook of Technical Textiles, Volume 1: Technical Textile Processes provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in technical textiles. With revised and updated coverage, including several new chapters, this volume reviews recent developments and technologies in the field, beginning with an overview of the technical textiles industry that includes coverage of technical fibers and yarns, weaving, spinning, knitting, and nonwoven production. Subsequent sections include discussions on finishing, coating, and the coloration of technical textiles.

1. The technical textiles market – an overview

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