| Description |
1 online resource (476 pages) |
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Textile Institute book series |
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Textile Institute book series.
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| Contents |
Front Cover; Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; About the editors; Part One: Principles of textile characterization and testing; Chapter 1: Introduction to advanced characterization and testing of textiles; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Importance of textile testing; 1.2.1 Manufacturers' perspective; 1.2.2 Specifiers' perspective; 1.2.3 End-users' perspective; 1.2.4 Market development issues; 1.3 Variety of textile applications; 1.4 Objectives of characterization and testing; 1.4.1 Manufacturing quality control |
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1.4.2 Certification and third-party testing1.5 Introduction to test methods; 1.5.1 Property-based test methods; 1.5.2 Performance-based test methods; 1.5.3 Standardization; 1.6 Testing management and infrastructure; 1.6.1 Conditioning and standard atmospheric conditions; 1.6.2 Laboratory equipment; 1.6.3 Laboratory information management systems; 1.6.4 Laboratory accreditation; 1.7 Defective products; 1.7.1 Detection; 1.7.2 Strategies for product improvements; 1.8 Future trends; 1.8.1 Next generation materials; 1.8.2 Environmentally friendly production processes; 1.8.3 Trends in procurement |
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1.9 Sources of further information and adviceReferences; Part Two: Testing by properties; Chapter 2: Advanced strength testing of textiles; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Mechanical behavior of textiles; 2.3 Textile elasticity; 2.4 Tensile and multiaxial tensile strength; 2.4.1 Standard tensile test methods for fibres; 2.4.2 Standard tensile test methods for yarns; 2.4.3 Standard tensile test methods for fabrics; 2.4.4 Low stress tensile characterization; 2.5 Compression; 2.5.1 Thickness measurement; 2.5.2 Kawabata compression measurement device; 2.6 Burst strength; 2.6.1 Hydraulic method |
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2.6.2 Pneumatic method2.7 Shear properties; 2.8 Flexion properties; 2.8.1 Bending length measurement; 2.8.2 Bending rigidity measurement; 2.9 Puncture resistance; 2.9.1 Cone drop test; 2.9.2 Pyramid puncture resistance; 2.9.3 CBR test; 2.10 Tear resistance measurement; 2.10.1 Ballistic pendulum method (Elmendorf); 2.10.2 Single tear method with trouser-shaped test specimens; 2.10.3 Single tear method with wing-shaped test specimens; 2.10.4 Double tear test; 2.11 Cut resistance; 2.11.1 Slicing-type cut by sharp objects; 2.11.2 Impact cut by hand knives; 2.12 Impact resistance |
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2.12.1 Protective jackets, body and shoulder protectors for equestrian use2.12.2 Motorcyclists' back protectors; 2.13 Abrasion resistance; 2.14 Future trends; 2.15 Conclusion; 2.16 Sources of further information and advice; References; Chapter 3: Comfort testing of textiles; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Fabric comfort properties; 3.3 Thermophysiological comfort testing; 3.4 Skin sensorial wear comfort testing; 3.5 Ergonomic comfort testing; 3.6 Psychological comfort testing; 3.7 Future trends; 3.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Testing thermal properties of textiles; 4.1 Introduction |
| Summary |
Annotation This title 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. 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 and provide in-depth coverage |
| Notes |
4.1.1 Thermal comfort |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Textile fibers -- Testing.
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Textile fabrics.
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Textiles
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cloth.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Textiles & Polymers.
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Textile fabrics
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Textile fibers -- Testing
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Vermeersch, Olivier
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Izquierdo, Valério
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| ISBN |
9780081004548 |
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0081004540 |
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