Textiles and Fashion

This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. The first part of the book reviews the main types of natural and synthetic fibres and their properties. Part two provides a systematic review of the key processes involved first in converting fibres into yarns and then transforming yarns into fabrics. Part three discusses the range of range of finishing techniques for fabrics. The final part of the book looks specifically at the transformation of fabric into apparel, from design and manufacture to marketing. With contributions from leading experts in their fields, this major book provides the definitive one-volume guide to textile manufacture.- Provides comprehensive coverage of the types and properties of textile fibres to yarn and fabric manufacture, fabric finishing, apparel production and fashion
- Focused on the needs of college and undergraduate students studying textiles or fashion courses
- Each chapter ends with a summary to emphasise key points, a comprehensive self-review section, and project ideas are also provided

1 Understanding textile fibres and their properties: What is a textile fibre?2 Natural textile fibres: vegetable fibres3 Natural textile fibres: animal and silk fibres4 Synthetic textile fibres: regenerated cellulose fibres5 Synthetic textile fibres: polyamide, polyester and aramid fibres6 Synthetic textile fibres: polyolefin, elastomeric and acrylic fibres7 Synthetic textile fibres: non-polymer fibres8 Conversion of fibre to yarn: an overview9 Fibre to yarn: staple yarn spinning10 Fibre to yarn: filament yarn spinning11 Yarn to fabric: weaving12 Yarn to fabric: knitting13 Yarn to fabric: nonwoven fabrics14 Yarn to fabric: specialist fabric structures15 Yarn to fabric: intelligent textiles16 Fabric finishing: joining fabrics using stitched seams17 Fabric finishing: fastenings18 Fabric finishing: pre-treatment/textile wet processing19 Fabric finishing: dyeing and colouring20 Fabric finishing: printing textiles21 Applications of textile products22 Sustainable textile production23 Fashion and culture: social change, culture and fashion in Europe24 Fashion and culture: global culture and fashion25 Fashion and the fashion industry26 Design techniques for apparel27 Computer Assisted Design (CAD) and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) of apparel and other textile products28 Adding functionality to garments29 Improving the comfort of garments30 The marketing of fashion31 The care of apparel products