Advances in Wool Technology (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) - Hardcover

N.A.G. Johnson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845693329 ISBN 13: 9781845693329

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Advanced research into wool science is leading to a better understanding of the properties of wool. Consequently wool is increasingly being seen as a high performance fibre, with new modifications and applications. Advances in wool aims to present a comprehensive account of these innovations. Part 1 includes advances that have occurred in the production of wool. Chapters include the progress in wool spinning and the role of enzymes for improved wool production. Part 2 reviews new wool products and applications. Topics include brighter wool, intelligent wool apparel and wool for medical textiles. This book is a valuable reference and a stimulus to improve wool and its end performance.

Key Features: presents a comprehensive account of recent developments and innovation surrounding the high performance fibre; examines advances in wool production and processing from wool spinning to genetic engineering in improved production; considers environmental supply chain management.

Contents: Part 1 Advances in wool fibre and fabric production: Improvement of wool quality through genetic engineering; The objective measurement of wool fibre quality; Wool as a natural renewable fibre; Advances in wool spinning technology; Advances in wool weaving and knitting; Advances in the manufacture of nonwoven wool; Wool finishing and the development of novel finishes; The coloration of wool. Part 2 New wool products and applications: Improving the whiteness and photostability of wool; Enhancing wool products using nanotechnology; Wool performance apparel for sport; High-performance wool blends; Intelligent wool apparel; Application of wool keratins ranging from industrial materials to medical devices.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Nigel Johnson is Chief of the Division of Textile and Fibre Technology, at CSIRO, Australia. CSIRO is one of the world's leading research centres in fibre structure. Dr Johnson joined CSIRO in 2005 after a distinguished career with Canesis Network in New Zealand as Deputy CEO and General Manager of the Textiles Division.

Dr Ian Russell is Manager of the Environmental Analysis Group at CSIRO. As an organic chemist, Dr Russell has led numerous projects on wool technology, ranging from wrinkle prevention to sustainability.

From the Back Cover

Advanced research into wool science and technology is leading to a better understanding of the properties of wool. Wool is increasingly being seen as a high performance fibre, with new modifications and applications. Advances in wool technology presents a comprehensive account of these developments and innovations.

Part one includes advances that have occurred in the production and processing of wool. Topics range from the progress in wool spinning, weaving and colouration, to environmental supply chain management and to the role of genetic engineering in improved wool production. Part two reviews new wool products and applications. Chapters include the production of brighter and whiter wool, high performance wool blends and wool for apparel.

With its two distinguished editors and array of international contributors, this book is a valuable reference for producers, manufacturers, retailers and all those wishing to improve and understand developments in wool technology. It will also be suitable for researchers in industry or academia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845693329
• ISBN 13: 9781845693329
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: N.A.G. Johnson, I. Russell