Physical Testing of Textiles

by B P Saville

Overview

This book examines the physical testing of textiles in the form of fibre, yarn and fabric, the emphasis throughout eing on standard and reproducible tests. After an introductory explanation of sampling and measurement, the author explores the effects of moisture on textiles, then goes on to discuss fibre dimension, yarn tests for linear density, twist, evenness and hairiness, tensile strength, and dimensional stability and serviceability. Also covered are aspects of comfort and fabric handle, colour fastness and quality assurance. The book’s comprehensive coverage of the physical properties of textiles makes it an essential reference for managers in the textiles industry concerned with quality assurance, garment and fabric technologists, and students of textile science and engineering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845690151
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	01/08/1999
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	8 MB

Table of Contents

Textiles and moisture; Fibre dimensions; Yarn tests; Strength and elongation tests; Dimensional stability; Serviceability; Comfort; Colour fastness testing; Objective evaluation of fabric handle; Quality.