Fabric Testing

Fabric Testing
Author: Jinlian Hu
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2008-09-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845695062

The textile industry is becoming an increasingly competitive environment. Differentiating products by quality is particularly important. Testing can be performed both to improve product quality and achieve compliance to international, regional or retailer specific standards. Fabric testing provides a comprehensive review of the tests available for fabrics.The book begins with introductory chapters which discuss the scope, importance and statistical analysis of fabric testing. The book then reviews various types of fabric tests such as fabric composition testing, physical and mechanical tests, fabric chemical testing, how to test appearance, permeability, comfort and flammability, as well as dyeing and colouring tests and key issues in testing textile samples.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors Fabric testing is a valuable resource for designers, technologists, quality inspectors and testing institutes in the textile industry. It is also relevant for academics and students within the textile field. - Reviews various types of fabric tests including fabric composition and fabric chemical testing - Discusses the scope, significance and statistical analysis of fabric testing - Assesses the importance of fabric testing to both product quality and industry standard compliance

Physical Testing of Textiles

Physical Testing of Textiles
Author: B P Saville
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1999-01-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 184569015X

This book examines the physical testing of textiles in the form of fibre, yarn and fabric, the emphasis throughout eing on standard and reproducible tests. After an introductory explanation of sampling and measurement, the author explores the effects of moisture on textiles, then goes on to discuss fibre dimension, yarn tests for linear density, twist, evenness and hairiness, tensile strength, and dimensional stability and serviceability. Also covered are aspects of comfort and fabric handle, colour fastness and quality assurance. The book's comprehensive coverage of the physical properties of textiles makes it an essential reference for managers in the textiles industry concerned with quality assurance, garment and fabric technologists, and students of textile science and engineering.

Performance Testing of Textiles

Performance Testing of Textiles
Author: Lijing Wang
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2016-06-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081005784

Performance Testing of Textiles: Methods, Technology and Applications examines the developed and established methodology for testing performance textiles, also summarizing the material properties for advanced applications. This book emphasizes reproducible tests using commonly used experimental methods reported in scientific literature and internationally recognized testing standards to quantify textile material properties and performance. After an introductory explanation of key fiber and textile properties and testing methods, the book summarizes electronic testing theories, technologies, and instrumentation for performance textiles. Also covered are aspects of military textile, medical textile, sportswear, smart composites, and wearable textiles which, as examples, present the latest research and results related to performance textile testing and applications. - Offers up-to-date coverage of new and advanced performance testing techniques for the fiber and textile industries - Explores key fiber and textile properties - Summarizes electronic testing theories, technologies, and instrumentation for performance textiles - Includes contributions from an international team of authors edited by an expert in the field

Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles

Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles
Author: Patricia I. Dolez
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081004540

Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles explores developments in physical and chemical testing and specific high-performance tests relating to textiles. The book introduces the principles of advanced characterization and testing, including the importance of performance-based specifications in the textiles industry. Chapters are organized by textile properties, providing in-depth coverage of each characteristic. Tests for specific applications are addressed, with the main focus on high-performance and technical textiles. - Focuses on advanced testing methods for technical and high-performance textiles, covering state-of-the-art technology in its field - Details specific textile properties and associated testing for each characteristic

Chemical Testing of Textiles

Chemical Testing of Textiles
Author: Q Fan
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2005-09-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845690699

Chemical Testing of Textiles is a comprehensive book aimed at giving a full overview of chemical testing for both academics and industry. It provides an extensive coverage of the chemical analysis procedures for a broad range of textiles. It introduces fundamental chemical concepts and rudimentary procedures and tries to balance the theoretical and practical parts of the contents. In most cases, the chemical analysis is undertaken with a test method regulated and updated by a professional organization. It serves as a great accompaniment to Physical testing of textiles. It has been compiled with the hard work of a team of contributors including professors, material researchers and textile analysts from Canada, Britain, Germany, and the United States of America.The opening chapter deals with fibre and yarn identification and is followed by nine separate chapters discussing different chemical analyses with regard to textiles. These include leather, feather/down, textile wet processes, fibre finishes, coatings, performance related tests, wastewater, and dyes and pigments.This book is a valuable resource for academic and industrial chemists, lecturers and students of textile chemistry and related subjects. It will also serve as a practical guide for textile plant managers, process engineers, technologists, qualified practitioners, textile research and testing institutes, quality inspectors, chemist-colourists and textile designers. - A comprehensive overview of the chemical testing of textiles for both academia and industry - Provides extensive coverage of the chemical analysis procedures for a broad range of textiles - Compiled by a worldwide team of renowned experts

Textile Testing and Analysis

Textile Testing and Analysis
Author: Billie J. Collier
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Testile fabrics
ISBN: 9780134882147

This user-friendly guide to textile testing methods equips readers with the skills necessary to interpret data, analyze results, and to predict general levels of performance. Presents basic, practical information on methods and techniques used to analyze textile fabrics for end-use performance and worldwide product quality standards. Explains the theory behind testing and uses a theoretical base in analyzing test results in order to predict fabric performance. Includes lists of applicable test methods, illustrations of test instruments and procedures, and examples of problems and analyses. Includes "Interpreting Results" sections that demonstrate the relevance of test results and how they are applied. Covers color theory and measurement as background for understanding colorfastness testing. Discusses international test method development, global problems in testing, and the need for international standards. For those interested in textile testing and analysis.

Advanced Textile Testing Techniques

Advanced Textile Testing Techniques
Author: Sheraz Ahmad
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351651684

Textile testing is an important field of textile sciences involving experimental evaluation of conventional as well as technical textile products. This book aims to provide technical details, required protocols and procedures for conducting any specific evaluation test along with key parameters. The book covers the topics in two main sections, first one for the conventional textile testing techniques starting from fiber to final product while the second one focusses on testing of technical textiles. Written with a reader friendly approach, it will cater to graduate students in textile engineering as well as industry personnel, focusing on following key points: Addresses all techniques for testing both conventional and technical textiles. Describes testing techniques compliance with the latest requirements of the updated EN ISO and AATCC standards. Provides detailed description on the testing of technical textiles and their products. Discusses the operations conditions, like atmospheric conditions, and human error with cause and effect diagrams. Covers both destructive and non-destructive testing.

A Practical Guide to Textile Testing

A Practical Guide to Textile Testing
Author: K. Amutha
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9385059629

A Practical Guide to Textile Testing is about the physical and chemical test procedures used in testing textiles at different stages namely, fibre, yarn, fabric and garment. It serves as a guide for young learners of textile discipline. In addition to the testing procedures, information related to textile testing is included for better understanding.

Textile Materials for Lightweight Constructions

Textile Materials for Lightweight Constructions
Author: Chokri Cherif
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2015-08-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662463415

In this book, experts on textile technologies convey both general and specific information on various aspects of textile engineering, ready-made technologies, and textile chemistry. They describe the entire process chain from fiber materials to various yarn constructions, 2D and 3D textile constructions, preforms, and interface layer design. In addition, the authors introduce testing methods, shaping and simulation techniques for the characterization of and structural mechanics calculations on anisotropic, pliable high-performance textiles, including specific examples from the fields of fiber plastic composites, textile concrete and textile membranes. Readers will also be familiarized with the potential offered by increasingly employed textile structures, for instance in the fields of composite technology, construction technology, security technology and membrane technology.