2 Textile Raw Materials
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Madeha Jabbar
Abstract
The textile raw materials are the fibers that can be converted into yarns and fabric of any desired specifications and requirements. A fiber is defined as a delicate, hair-like portion of the tissues of a plant, animal, or other substance; that is very small in diameter as compared to its length. The suitability of fiber for the textile application depends mainly on its length, strength, uniformity, fineness, and elongation. These properties enable the fibers to be twisted together to form a yarn. A higher fiber length allows the fibers to be twisted easily into the yarn, while strength and elongation help to withstand the tensions during the subsequent textiles processes. The fiber uniformity and fineness help to produce a yarn of uniform cross-section. The textile fibers are either nature-based (obtained from plants or animals) or man-made.
Abstract
The textile raw materials are the fibers that can be converted into yarns and fabric of any desired specifications and requirements. A fiber is defined as a delicate, hair-like portion of the tissues of a plant, animal, or other substance; that is very small in diameter as compared to its length. The suitability of fiber for the textile application depends mainly on its length, strength, uniformity, fineness, and elongation. These properties enable the fibers to be twisted together to form a yarn. A higher fiber length allows the fibers to be twisted easily into the yarn, while strength and elongation help to withstand the tensions during the subsequent textiles processes. The fiber uniformity and fineness help to produce a yarn of uniform cross-section. The textile fibers are either nature-based (obtained from plants or animals) or man-made.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- 1 Introduction 1
- 2 Textile Raw Materials 13
- 3 Yarn Manufacturing 35
- 4 Woven Fabrics 59
- 5 Nonwovens 73
- 6 Knitted and Braided Fabrics 85
- 7 Textile Processing 105
- 8 Clothing 137
- 9 Recent Developments in Technical Textiles 159
- 10 Textile Testing 179
- 11 Quality Control and Quality Assurance 201
- 12 Computer Applications in Textiles 217
- 13 Life Cycle Analysis of Textiles 229
- 14 Environmental Issues and Sustainability in Textile Industry 253
- 15 Research Trends and Challenges in Textiles 269
- Index 279
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- 1 Introduction 1
- 2 Textile Raw Materials 13
- 3 Yarn Manufacturing 35
- 4 Woven Fabrics 59
- 5 Nonwovens 73
- 6 Knitted and Braided Fabrics 85
- 7 Textile Processing 105
- 8 Clothing 137
- 9 Recent Developments in Technical Textiles 159
- 10 Textile Testing 179
- 11 Quality Control and Quality Assurance 201
- 12 Computer Applications in Textiles 217
- 13 Life Cycle Analysis of Textiles 229
- 14 Environmental Issues and Sustainability in Textile Industry 253
- 15 Research Trends and Challenges in Textiles 269
- Index 279
