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Textiles and fashion: Materials, design and technologies

Edited by R Sinclair, The Sinclair Consultancy, UK

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 126

This textbook is intended for those studying A-levels, diplomas or undergraduate programs that focus on textiles and fashion. It provides a clear and systematic approach to the fundamentals of topics such as textile fibres, fabric manufacture, textile dyeing, apparel design and manufacture. Developments such as environmental and sustainability, smart textiles and the integration of technology into the textile and fashion industry are also discussed. Case studies are incorporated to demonstrate practical aspects of the topic. Each chapter includes a summary to emphasise the key points and a comprehensive self-review section for the student.

Published in association with The Textile Institute

Approx. £45.00 / US$75.00 / €55.00

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Contents

Part 1 Fibre types: Understanding textile fibres and their properties; Natural fibres: Vegetable fibres; Natural fibres: Animal fibres and silk; Synthetic fibres: regenerated cellulose fibres; Synthetic fibres: Polyester, aramid and polyamide fibres; Synthetic fibres: Polyolefin, elastomeric and acrylic fibres; Synthetic fibres: non-polymer fibres. Part 2 Manufacturing textiles: Fibre to yarn: An introduction; Fibre to yarn: Staple yarn spinning; Fibre to yarn: Filament yarn spinning; Yarn to fabric: An introduction; Yarn to fabric: Weaving; Yarn to fabric: Knitting; Yarn to fabric: Nonwoven fabrics; Yarn to fabric: Specialist fabric structures; Yarn to fabric: Intelligent textiles; Fabric finishing: An introduction; Fabric finishing: Joining fabrics and fastenings; Fabric finishing: Textile wet processing; Fabric finishing: dyeing and colouring; Fabric finishing: printing textiles; Applications of textile products; Sustainable textile production. Part 3 Developing textile products: The case of apparel: Fashion and culture; Design techniques for apparel; Computer assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacture (CAM) of apparel and other textile products; Garment manufacture; Adding functionality to garments; The marketing of fashion; Care of apparel products.

Part 1 Fibre types: Understanding textile fibres and their properties; Natural fibres: Vegetable fibres; Natural fibres: Animal fibres and silk; Synthetic fibres: regenerated cellulose fibres; Synthetic fibres: Polyester, aramid and polyamide fibres; Synthetic fibres: Polyolefin, elastomeric and acrylic fibres; Synthetic fibres: non-polymer fibres. Part 2 Manufacturing textiles: Fibre to yarn: An introduction; Fibre to yarn: Staple yarn spinning; Fibre to yarn: Filament yarn spinning; Yarn to fabric: An introduction; Yarn to fabric: Weaving; Yarn to fabric: Knitting; Yarn to fabric: Nonwoven fabrics; Yarn to fabric: Specialist fabric structures; Yarn to fabric: Intelligent textiles; Fabric finishing: An introduction; Fabric finishing: Joining fabrics and fastenings; Fabric finishing: Textile wet processing; Fabric finishing: dyeing and colouring; Fabric finishing: printing textiles; Applications of textile products; Sustainable textile production. Part 3 Developing textile products: The case of apparel: Fashion and culture; Design techniques for apparel; Computer assisted design (CAD) and computer-assisted manufacture (CAM) of apparel and other textile products; Garment manufacture; Adding functionality to garments; The marketing of fashion; Care of apparel products.