Bast and other plant fibres (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles) - Hardcover

Robert R Franck

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1855736845 ISBN 13: 9781855736849

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

Environmental concerns have regenerated interest in the use of natural fibres for a much wider variety of products, including high-tech applications such as geotextiles, and in composite materials for automotive and light industry use. This study covers the chemical and physical structure of these natural fibres; fibre, yarn and fabric production; dyeing; handle and wear characteristics; economics; environmental and health and safety issues.

Key Features: essential discussion on chemical and physical properties of individual natural fibres; looks at environmental advantages of bast fibres over synthetic fibres; invaluable reference tool for academics and professionals in textile industry.

Contents: Jute; Flax; Hemp; Ramie; Sisal and Henequen; Coir; Abaca; Pineapple, Curaua; Craua (Caroa), Macambira; Nettle; Sunn Hemp; Mauritius hemp and Fique; Bast and leaf fibre composite materials; List of fibre producing plants.

About this title

Review:

The book will be an essential reference for those interested in bast and other plant fibres. --Journal of Industrial Hemp

This book will prove invaluable for the future of these natural fibres which are produced by sustainable agricultural methods. --Textile Month

From the Back Cover:

Bast and other plant fibres, a title in Woodhead Publishing's
series on fibres published in association with The Textile Institute, UK,
is the first book in over 50 years to cover the most interesting plant
fibres and those with high annual production. Bast fibres have many textile
applications, with natural fibre composites being the fastest growing due
to the combination of their relatively low cost and excellent technical
characteristics.

Following the editor's introductory chapter, which includes a comprehensive
set of tables comparing the physical and chemical characteristics of the
fibres, Chapter 2 discusses jute while Chapters 3 and 4 cover flax and
hemp. Subsequent chapters are devoted to ramie, sisal, coir and abaca.
Chapter 9 brings together information on minor fibres that may deserve
greater interest on the part of international markets, while Chapter 10 is
dedicated to the use of bast and leaf fibres in composites. Information is
included on production and processing, physical and chemical properties,
and on economic, environmental, and health and safety considerations.

This book will be an essential reference to academics and researchers in
agriculture and horticulture as well as those working in textiles, apparel
and industrial design, and textile testing and forensic science
laboratories. It will also be invaluable to those working in government
departments such as agriculture or trade and industry.

About this edition

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1855736845
• ISBN 13: 9781855736849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 432