Physical Testing of Textiles

B P Saville (Author)

9781855733671, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 8 January 1999

336 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm, 0.65 kg

This book examines the physical testing of textiles in the form of fibre, yarn and fabric, the emphasis throughout eing on standard and reproducible tests. After an introductory explanation of sampling and measurement, the author explores the effects of moisture on textiles, then goes on to discuss fibre dimension, yarn tests for linear density, twist, evenness and hairiness, tensile strength, and dimensional stability and serviceability. Also covered are aspects of comfort and fabric handle, colour fastness and quality assurance. The book’s comprehensive coverage of the physical properties of textiles makes it an essential reference for managers in the textiles industry concerned with quality assurance, garment and fabric technologists, and students of textile science and engineering.

Textiles and moisture
Fibre dimensions
Yarn tests
Strength and elongation tests
Dimensional stability
Serviceability
Comfort
Colour fastness testing
Objective evaluation of fabric handle
Quality.

Subject Areas: Testing of materials [TGMT], Materials science [TGM], Textile & fibre technology [TDH]