Physical Properties of Textile Fibres

J. W. S. Hearle (Author), W E Morton (Author)

9781845692209, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 10 October 2008

796 pages
24.4 x 17.5 x 4 cm, 1.5 kg

First published in 1962, and now in its fourth edition, Physical properties of textile fibres has become a classic, providing the standard reference on key aspects of fibre performance. The new edition has been substantially reorganised and revised to reflect new research.

After introductory chapters on fibre structure, testing and sampling, the book reviews key fibre properties, their technical significance, factors affecting these properties and measurement issues. Each chapter covers both natural and synthetic fibres, including high-performance fibres. The book first reviews properties such as fineness, length and density. It then considers thermal properties and reaction to moisture. A further group of chapters then reviews tensile properties, thermo-mechanical responses, fibre breakage and fatigue. Finally, the book discusses dielectric properties, electrical resistance and static, optical properties and fibre friction.

Written by one of the world’s leading authorities, the fourth edition of Physical properties of textile fibres consolidates its reputation as a standard work both for those working in the textile industry and those teaching and studying textile science.

Introduction to fibre structure
Testing and sampling
Fibre fineness and transverse dimensions
Fibre length
Fibre density
Thermal properties
Equilibrium absorption of water
Heats of sorption
Rate of absorption of moisture
The retention of liquid water
Swelling
Theories of moisture sorption
Tensile properties
The effects of variability
Elastic recovery
Rheology
Directional effects
Thermo-mechanical responses
Fibre breakage and fatigue
Theories of mechanical properties
Dielectric properties
Electrical resistance
Static electricity
Optical properties
Fibre friction.

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