Nov 12 2008
The evolution of any industry is inevitable; in the case of the textile industry diverse demands are driving development. Consumers are demanding ethical sourcing of materials, high-performance fabrics and an affordable price tag. Manufacturers need to be competitive and forward thinking at all stages of development from design through to manufacture.
Engineering Textiles: Integrating the design and manufacture of textile products from Woodhead Publishing is an expansive new book examining product development and design conceptualisation for both traditional and technical textiles. Transport and medical applications are used to illustrate areas of the textile industry benefiting from this development with clear advances in performance. A discussion of material selection considers the structure and characteristics of different types of fabric and yarn including both natural and synthetic fibres. Analysing the textile industry both past and present this new book assesses the principles and concepts behind product development in fiber-fabric engineering.
Written by a highly distinguished author, this book is a pioneering guide to textile product design and development for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging from engineers in all fields, including textiles, materials, polymer and fibre engineers. Also beneficial to textile technologists, fiber scientists and those involved in research and development of both traditional and new-generation textile products.