15 Research Trends and Challenges in Textiles
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Khubab Shaker
Abstract
Textiles are used for apparel, home textiles, as well as industrial applications. This chapter discusses recent trends in textiles used for these areas. The introduction of new fibers that may be used for certain applications has also helped to introduce new textile products. In addition, the recent technological developments and automation in terms of textile machinery are also discussed in this chapter. The textile processes and their advancements are also a part of this chapter.
Abstract
Textiles are used for apparel, home textiles, as well as industrial applications. This chapter discusses recent trends in textiles used for these areas. The introduction of new fibers that may be used for certain applications has also helped to introduce new textile products. In addition, the recent technological developments and automation in terms of textile machinery are also discussed in this chapter. The textile processes and their advancements are also a part of this chapter.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- 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
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- 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
