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Weaving: Conversion of yarn to fabric (Second edition)

P R Lord and M H Mohamed, NCSU, USA

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 3

In this book, the authors consider not only the design and operation of the loom itself, but also the preparation of yarns and packages, the design and structure of the fabrics produced, and the management aspects of weaving as an industrial process. A comprehensive reference book covering in depth the modern technology of woven fabric production. It will be of value of the practitioner and student alike. The information provided will enable the reader to judge how to produce a fabric suited to a particular purpose in the most economical way. The text is generously illustrated and there is a glossary of terms which is cross-referenced to the text and to an extensive list of cited literature. Originally published by Merrow 2nd edition 1982.

ISBN 1 85573 483 4
ISBN-13: 978 1 85573 483 8
January 1982
408 pages  200 x 128mm  paperback  
£40.00 / US$70.00 / €50.00

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Contents

An historical introduction to weaving

A technical introduction to weaving

An introduction to weaving preparation

Winding

Warping

Slashing (warp sizing)

Drawing-in and tying-in

The fundamental of fabric structure

Woven fabric design

The simple shuttle loom

Shedding and beating

Shuttle picking and checking

Automation and controls

Power, energy and vibration

Shuttleless weaving systems

More on shuttleless looms

Weaving room management