Handbook of Technical Textiles: Technical Textile Processes (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178242458X ISBN 13: 9781782424581

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

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.

• Provides a comprehensive handbook for all aspects of technical textiles
• Presents updated, detailed coverage of processes, fabric structure, and applications
• An ideal resource for those interested in high-performance textiles, textile processes, textile processing, and textile applications
• Contains contributions from many of the original, recognized experts from the first edition who update their respective chapters

About this title

About the Authors

Dr Richard Horrocks is Research Professor in Textiles at the Centre for Materials Research and Innovation, The University of Bolton.

Professor Subhash C. Anand MBE is Professor of Technical Textiles at the University of Bolton, UK. He has published over 200 textile research papers and holds six patents in technical textiles. He was awarded Member of Order of British Empire (MBE) for services to higher education and textile industry in 2008.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178242458X
• ISBN 13: 9781782424581
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 394
• Editor: Horrocks A. Richard, Anand Subhash C.