Textiles/ Andrea Wynne [Advisors: Afenyo J.N.F.K., Nkulemu P. and Abadjie B.C.]

Table of Contents

1: WHAT IS FIBRE?
Introduction
General Fiber Characteristics
Classification of Fibers
Fiber Usage
Commercial Importance of Fibers

2: FIBRE PROPERTIES
Introduction
Fiber Morphology
Fiber Dimensions
Fiber Load / Extension Properties
Fibers and Moisture

3: FIBRE TESTING AND IDENTIFICATION
Fiber Fineness
Fiber Length
Fiber Tensile Properties
Moisture Regain
Fiber Identification
Etc.

4: FIBRE CHEMISTRY AND FINE STRUCTURE
Introduction
Polymers
Fine Structures

5: FIBRE PRODUCTION
Man-Made Fiber Production
Natural Fiber Production
Fiber Modification

6: YARN PARAMETERS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Introduction
Yarn Types
Yarn Parameters

7: STAPLE SPINNING SYSTEMS
General Principles
Processing Objectives
Drafting
Spinning Methods

8: SHORT-STAPLE SPINNING
Introduction
Opening and Cleaning
Blending
Carding
Drawing
Combing
Reducing
Etc.

9: TEXTURING AND TWO-TO-TOP CONVERSION
Introduction
Reasons for Texturing
Types of Textured Yarn
Texturing Methods
Two-To-Top Conversion
High-Bulk Yarns

10: PLIED, CABLED AND FANCY YARNS
Introduction
Ply Yarn Properties
General Principles
Methods of Twisting
End-Uses for Plied Yarns
Etc.

11: YARN TESTING
Introduction
Why Test Yarns?
Raw Material Impurity Content
Linear Density
Twist
Yarn Tenacity
Etc.

12: YARN PREPARATION
Introduction
Sequence of Processes
Single-End Winding
Multi-End Winding

13: WEFT KNITTING
Introduction
Knitting Terms and Definitions
Properties of Knitted Fabric
Knit, Tuck and Miss Stich Types
Weft Knitting Machines
Etc.

14: WARP KNITTING
Introduction
Warp Knitted Fabric Properties
Types of Machine
Loop Formation
Warp Knitted Fabric Structures
Properties of Two Guide-bar Structures
Etc.

15: WOVEN FABRIC
Introduction
Woven Fabric Parameters
Plain Weaves
Twill Weaves
Satins and Sateens
Drawing-in, Denting and Lifting Plans
Etc.

16: WEAVING
Introduction
Weaving Mechanisms
Basic Loom Design
Loom Settings
Shedding
Weft Insertion
Beating-up
Etc.

17: NON-WOVEN FABRICS
Introduction
Webs
Stable-Fiber Webs
Continuous Filament Webs
Non-Woven Fabric-Forming Techniques
Composite Fabrics

18: FABRIC TESTING
Introduction
Fabric Analysis
Incoming Yarn
Fabric Dimensions

19: WET PROCESSING
Introduction
The Basic Operations
Wet Processing and the Manufacturing Sequence
Industrial Organization
Batch and Continuous Processing

20: PREPARATION PROCESSES
Introduction
Preparation of Woven Cotton Fabrics
Preparation of Wool Textiles
Preparation of Man-Made Fiber Textiles
Fiber Damage

21: COLORATION PROCESSES
Introduction
Classification of Dyes
Dyeing
Printing
Effectiveness of Coloration Processes

22: FINISHING PROCESSES
Introduction
Finishing Processes
Chemical Finishes
Effectiveness of Finishing Treatments

Includes Index P. 308-310