Specialist Yarn and Fabric Structures

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles</p> <p>Chapter 1: Compound yarns</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Types of compound yarns</p> <p>1.3 Production methods for compound yarns</p> <p>1.4 Applications of compound yarns</p> <p>1.5 Future trends in compound yarns</p> <p>Chapter 2: Developments in hybrid yarns</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 Types of hybrid yarns and their development</p> <p>2.3 Basic structures and properties of hybrid yarns</p> <p>2.4 Production methods for hybrid yarns</p> <p>2.5 Applications of hybrid yarns</p> <p>2.6 Future trends in hybrid yarns</p> <p>2.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 3: Developments in rope structures and technology</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 New fibres</p> <p>3.3 Laid ropes</p> <p>3.4 Braided ropes</p> <p>3.5 Low-twist ropes</p> <p>3.6 Manufacturing technology</p> <p>3.7 Terminations</p> <p>3.8 Uses of ropes</p> <p>3.9 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 4: Developments in fancy yarns</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction to fancy yarns</p> <p>4.2 Historical development</p> <p>4.3 Types of fancy yarns and their development</p> <p>4.4 Production methods for fancy yarns</p> <p>4.5 Applications for fancy yarns</p> <p>4.6 Future trends in fancy yarns</p> <p>4.7 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 5: Developments in 3D knitted structures</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction to 3D knitted structures</p> <p>5.2 Multiaxial warp-knitted fabrics</p> <p>5.3 Space fabrics (or sandwich fabrics)</p> <p>5.4 Fully-fashioned 3D knitted fabrics (or near-net-shaped knitted fabrics)</p> <p>Chapter 6: Developments in leno-weave fabrics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction to leno-weave fabrics</p> <p>6.2 The structure of leno-weave fabrics</p> <p>6.3 Fabrics with leno-weave</p> <p>6.4 The production of leno-weave fabric</p> <p>6.5 Properties of leno-weave fabrics</p> <p>6.6 Applications of leno-weave fabrics</p> <p>6.7 Future trends in leno-weave fabrics</p> <p>Chapter 7: Developments in triaxial woven fabrics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Basic patterns</p> <p>7.3 A history of triaxial woven fabrics</p> <p>7.4 Classification</p> <p>7.5 Variations</p> <p>7.6 Properties</p> <p>7.7 Advantages</p> <p>7.8 Applications</p> <p>7.9 Aesthetics</p> <p>7.10 Manufacturing</p> <p>7.11 Future trends</p> <p>7.12 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 8: Interwoven fabrics and their applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction</p> <p>8.2 Structure and design</p> <p>8.3 Properties and applications</p> <p>8.4 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 9: Pile carpets</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Market background</p> <p>9.2 Environmental considerations</p> <p>9.3 Pile fibres</p> <p>9.4 Pile yarns</p> <p>9.5 Tufting</p> <p>9.6 Backing materials, back-coating and laminating</p> <p>9.7 Wireloom weaving</p> <p>9.8 Face-to-face weaving</p> <p>9.9 Axminster weaving</p> <p>9.10 Needling</p> <p>9.11 Other methods of manufacture</p> <p>9.12 Coloration</p> <p>9.13 Chemical and other treatments</p> <p>9.14 Textile sports surfaces</p> <p>9.15 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 10: Developments in Jacquard woven fabrics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction to Jacquard woven fabrics</p> <p>10.2 Jacquard construction</p> <p>10.3 Converting artwork to woven Jacquard patterns</p> <p>10.4 Recent developments in Jacquard systems</p> <p>10.5 Patterns in Jacquard woven fabrics</p> <p>10.6 Applications of Jacquard woven fabrics</p> <p>10.7 Relationship between structures and properties of Jacquard woven fabrics</p> <p>10.8 Future trends in Jacquard woven fabrics</p> <p>10.9 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 11: Developments in 3D nonwovens</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction</p> <p>11.2 High-bulk flat nonwovens</p> <p>11.3 Shaped 3D nonwovens</p> <p>11.4 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 12: Flocked fabrics and structures</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Introduction</p> <p>12.2 The theory of fiber coating</p> <p>12.3 Flock fibers and preparation</p> <p>12.4 Flocking substrates</p> <p>12.5 Adhesives for flocking</p> <p>12.6 Flocking processes</p> <p>12.7 Testing and quality assurance</p> <p>12.8 New developments in the application of flocked fabrics and structures</p> <p>12.9 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>12.10 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>12.11 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 13: Knotted fabrics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 Types of knotted fabrics</p> <p>13.3 Production methods for knotted fabrics</p> <p>13.4 Applications for knotted fabrics</p> <p>13.5 Future trends for knotted fabrics</p> <p>Chapter 14: Developments in braided fabrics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Braiding</p> <p>14.3 Classifying braids</p> <p>14.4 The geometry of the braided structure</p> <p>14.5 Applications of braided fabrics</p> <p>14.6 Future trends in braided fabrics</p> <p>Index</p>