Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

Chapter 1: Compound yarns

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Types of compound yarns

1.3 Production methods for compound yarns

1.4 Applications of compound yarns

1.5 Future trends in compound yarns

Chapter 2: Developments in hybrid yarns

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Types of hybrid yarns and their development

2.3 Basic structures and properties of hybrid yarns

2.4 Production methods for hybrid yarns

2.5 Applications of hybrid yarns

2.6 Future trends in hybrid yarns

2.7 Acknowledgements

Chapter 3: Developments in rope structures and technology

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 New fibres

3.3 Laid ropes

3.4 Braided ropes

3.5 Low-twist ropes

3.6 Manufacturing technology

3.7 Terminations

3.8 Uses of ropes

3.9 Conclusions

Chapter 4: Developments in fancy yarns

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction to fancy yarns

4.2 Historical development

4.3 Types of fancy yarns and their development

4.4 Production methods for fancy yarns

4.5 Applications for fancy yarns

4.6 Future trends in fancy yarns

4.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 5: Developments in 3D knitted structures

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction to 3D knitted structures

5.2 Multiaxial warp-knitted fabrics

5.3 Space fabrics (or sandwich fabrics)

5.4 Fully-fashioned 3D knitted fabrics (or near-net-shaped knitted fabrics)

Chapter 6: Developments in leno-weave fabrics

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction to leno-weave fabrics

6.2 The structure of leno-weave fabrics

6.3 Fabrics with leno-weave

6.4 The production of leno-weave fabric

6.5 Properties of leno-weave fabrics

6.6 Applications of leno-weave fabrics

6.7 Future trends in leno-weave fabrics

Chapter 7: Developments in triaxial woven fabrics

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Basic patterns

7.3 A history of triaxial woven fabrics

7.4 Classification

7.5 Variations

7.6 Properties

7.7 Advantages

7.8 Applications

7.9 Aesthetics

7.10 Manufacturing

7.11 Future trends

7.12 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 8: Interwoven fabrics and their applications

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Structure and design

8.3 Properties and applications

8.4 Future trends

Chapter 9: Pile carpets

Abstract:

9.1 Market background

9.2 Environmental considerations

9.3 Pile fibres

9.4 Pile yarns

9.5 Tufting

9.6 Backing materials, back-coating and laminating

9.7 Wireloom weaving

9.8 Face-to-face weaving

9.9 Axminster weaving

9.10 Needling

9.11 Other methods of manufacture

9.12 Coloration

9.13 Chemical and other treatments

9.14 Textile sports surfaces

9.15 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 10: Developments in Jacquard woven fabrics

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction to Jacquard woven fabrics

10.2 Jacquard construction

10.3 Converting artwork to woven Jacquard patterns

10.4 Recent developments in Jacquard systems

10.5 Patterns in Jacquard woven fabrics

10.6 Applications of Jacquard woven fabrics

10.7 Relationship between structures and properties of Jacquard woven fabrics

10.8 Future trends in Jacquard woven fabrics

10.9 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 11: Developments in 3D nonwovens

Abstract:

11.1 Introduction

11.2 High-bulk flat nonwovens

11.3 Shaped 3D nonwovens

11.4 Future trends

Chapter 12: Flocked fabrics and structures

Abstract:

12.1 Introduction

12.2 The theory of fiber coating

12.3 Flock fibers and preparation

12.4 Flocking substrates

12.5 Adhesives for flocking

12.6 Flocking processes

12.7 Testing and quality assurance

12.8 New developments in the application of flocked fabrics and structures

12.9 Conclusions and future trends

12.10 Sources of further information and advice

12.11 Acknowledgements

Chapter 13: Knotted fabrics

Abstract:

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Types of knotted fabrics

13.3 Production methods for knotted fabrics

13.4 Applications for knotted fabrics

13.5 Future trends for knotted fabrics

Chapter 14: Developments in braided fabrics

Abstract:

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Braiding

14.3 Classifying braids

14.4 The geometry of the braided structure

14.5 Applications of braided fabrics

14.6 Future trends in braided fabrics

Index