Woven Terry Fabrics
Manufacturing and Quality Management

An excellent overview of the latest terry-fabric production methods, quality control systems, research, and process parameters, this informative volume covers all aspects of terry fabric production -- from raw material choice and weave design to technological developments, dyeing, and quality evaluation

Jitendra Pratap Singh (Author), Swadesh Verma (Author)

9780081006863, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 7 September 2016

364 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.71 kg

Woven Terry Fabrics: Manufacturing and Quality Management encompasses all aspects of terry fabric production, from raw material choice and weave design to technological developments, dyeing, and quality evaluation. Nothing feels more luxurious and comforting than wrapping myself or one of my children in a thick, soft, fluffy towel after bathing says Lindsey, a healthcare administrator and mother of two children in Boston. Consumers pay an average 15 USD for a bath towel. So, it has become a luxury item today. To meet the demand of growing population, the terry fabric industry has grown to a large extent. Lots of technological developments have taken place in this field.

1. Overview of terry fabrics, properties, application and care 2. Evolution of terry fabrics 3. Raw materials for terry fabrics 4. Yarns for terry fabrics 5. Winding yarn for terry fabrics 6. Warping for terry fabrics 7. Sizing the terry warp 8. Weaving of terry fabrics 9. Wet processing 10. Shearing and printing of terry fabrics 11. Cutting, sewing and packing 12. Modern quality management systems 13. Properties and performance of woven terry fabrics 14. Hand evaluation of woven terry fabric 15. Aesthetic characteristics terry fabrics 16. Compression and surface characteristics of terry fabrics 17. Absorbency and serviceability of terry fabrics 18. Producing high-quality terry fabrics 19. Troubleshooting in terry fabric production

Subject Areas: Other manufacturing technologies [TDP], Textile & fibre technology [TDH], Technical design [TBD]