Testing and quality management / edited by V.K. Kothari.

Contents ;

1. Quality management: An overview
What is quality?
Why is quality important?
Approaches to quality
Kaizen
Benchmarking
etc.

2. Cotton fibre testing: Fibre properties and HVI applications
Introduction
Cotton marketing systems
Fibre classification, properties, & standards
HVI testing the basics
HVI variations in testing
etc.

3. Fibre testing: Mill applications of user AFIS
AFIS the basics
AFIS sampling
AFIS testing - process optimization
AFIS application studies
etc.

4. New approaches to textile measurements
Introduction
Application of near IR spectoscopy for textile measurement

5. Yarn evenness and appearance
Introduction
Yarn evenness testing based on mass per unit length
Yarn evenness testing based on yarn diameter
Yarn faults
Online monitoring of yarn evenness and faults
etc.

6. Hairiness testing of spun yarn
Introduction
Hairiness measurement
Parameters established to express hairiness
Some features of yarn hairiness

7. Innovations in yarn testing instruments
Introduction
Tensile testing
CTT universal laboratory instrument
Integration of yarn tests

8. Physical testing of fabrics
Introduction
Classification of different properties
Fabric strength
Abrasion resistance
Pilling
etc.

9. Thermal comfort properties of fabrics
Introduction
Thermal comfort in humans
Thermal transfer processes
Flammability
Thermal degradation
etc.

10. Fabric quality and apparel industry
Introduction
Fabric evaluation for total acceptable product
Fabric properties and making up process
Low stress mechanical properties and tailorability
Fabric bucking and formability
etc.

11. Quality control in apparel production
Testing
Inspection

12. Woolmark - A symbol of quality assurance
Introduction
Woolmark licensing
Woolmark product specifications
Woolmark quality control
Woolmark labeling
etc.

Index : p. 539-543