Engineering of high-performance textiles. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Menghe Miao, John H. Xin.
• Editors: Miao, Menghe; Xin, John H
• Contents: 1. Introduction PART I: FIBRE AND YARN SELECTION 2. Fibre selection 3. Specialty/functional/high-performance fibres 4. High performance blends 5. Fabric structure and properties 6. Fibre-to-yarn predictions PART II: ENGINEERING OF HIGH PERFORMANCE FABRICS 7. Fabric types: woven, knitted or nonwoven? 8. Colour fastness 9. Warmth without the weight 10. Moisture absorption and transport 11. Easy-care fabrics 12. Stretch fit and compression 13. Pilling resistant knitwear 14. Fire retardant fabrics 15. Impact resistant fabrics 16. Camouflage fabrics 17. Insect repellent fabrics 18. Conductive textiles 19. Filtration fabrics 20. Fabrics for reinforcement of engineering composites
• Publisher Details: Oxford : Woodhead Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 677; Textile fabrics; Smart materials
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780081018859
• Related ISBNs: 9780081012734
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