Wool: Science and Technology

Published:
May 22, 2002 by CRC Press - 368 Pages
Editor(s):
W.S. Simpson, World Research Organization, New Zealand; Geoff Crawshaw, Interior Wool Secretariat Development Centre, Ilkley, UK

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ISBN 9780849328206
Cat# WP2820
 

Features

  • Provides the first up-to-date, comprehensive treatment of wool in over 20 years
  • Covers all aspects of processing, treatment, and manufacture
  • Presents contributions from distinguished experts worldwide

    • Summary

    The wool industry has been through a period of substantial change, with a major overhaul of trading methods, exciting innovations in woolscouring and processing methods, and the development of technologies that reflect a strong emphasis on environmental concerns and energy conservation. In this groundbreaking new book, leading experts within the industry come together to give the first comprehensive treatment of the science and technology of wool to be published in over 20 years. Covering all aspects of the modern wool industry, from raw material to finished products, Wool: Science and Technology is an essential resource for anyone involved in the worldwide wool industry.

    Table of Contents

    Wool Production and Fibre Marketing. Wool Scouring, Carbonising and Effluent Treatment. Fibre Morphology. Physical Properties of Wool. Wool Chemistry. Mechanical Processing for Yarn Production. Chemical Processes for Enhanced Appearance and Performance. Practical Wool Dyeing. Manufacture of Wool Products. Carpets, Felts and Nonwoven Fabrics. Finishing. Overview of Global dynamics in the Wool Textile Industry.

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