1st Edition

Wellington Sears Handbook of Industrial Textiles

By Sabit Adanur Copyright 1995

    The Wellington Sears Handbook of Industrial Textiles has been a widely used textile industry reference for more than 50 years. Now a completely updated new edition has been published. It was prepared by a team of industrial textile specialists at Auburn University to provide both technical and management personnel with a comprehensive resource on the current technology and applications of today's industrial textiles.
    All aspects of industrial textiles are covered: man-made and natural materials, manufacturing and finishing methods, and all applications. There are also sections on properties, testing, waste management, computers and automation, and standards and regulations. The appendices provide extensive reference data: properties, specifications, manufacturers and trade names, mathematical equations and measurement units. The text is organized for easy reference, and well illustrated with hundreds of schematics and photographs.

    Foreword/Preface/Introduction

    OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
    Overview of Industrial Textiles
    POLYMERS AND FIBERS
    Fiber Forming Polymers
    Natural and Man-Made Fibers
    FIBER AND YARN MANUFACTURING
    Manufacture of Man-Made Fibers
    Manufacture of Continuous Filament Yarns
    Manufacture of Staple Yarns
    FABRIC MANUFACTURING
    Classification of Fabrics
    Yarn Preparation
    Slashing
    Weaving
    Knitting
    Braiding and Narrow Fabrics
    Tufting
    Nonwoven Fabrics
    FABRIC FINISHING AND COATING
    Dyeing, Printing and Finishing
    Coating and Laminating
    ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION TEXTILES
    Fabrics for Architecture and Construction
    Applications of Coated Fabrics in Building Structures
    Awnings and Canopies
    Textiles as Roofing Materials
    Storage Vessels
    Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Cement
    Textiles for Acoustic and Heat Insulation
    TEXTILE STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES
    Textile Composite Materials
    Classification of Textile Reinforcement Structures
    Manufacture of Textile Preforms
    Composite Manufacturing
    Composite Properties and Testing
    Designing with Composites
    Applications of Textile Structural Composites
    Future of Textile Structural Composites
    FILTRATION TEXTILES
    Introduction
    Principles of Filtration
    Filtration Equipment
    Textiles in Dry Filtration
    Textiles in Liquid Filtration
    Designing for Filtration Testing
    GEOTEXTILES
    Introduction
    Geotextile Materials and Manufacturing
    Geotextile Properties and Testing
    Geotextile Functions
    Designing with Geotextiles
    Application
    Examples of Geotextiles
    Geotextiles Market
    Geosynthetics
    MEDICAL TEXTILES
    Introduction
    Materials Used in Biotextiles
    Classification of Medical Textiles
    Textiles for Implantation
    Non-Implantable Textiles
    Textiles for Extracorporeal (Biomedical) Devices
    Healthcare and Hygiene Products
    MILITARY AND DEFENSE TEXTILES
    Introduction
    Protective Clothing and Individual Equipment
    Textiles Used in Defense Systems and Weapons
    Other Applications
    PAPER MACHINE CLOTHING
    Introduction
    Paper Machines and Papermaking
    Process Forming
    Fabrics o Press Felts
    Dryer Fabrics
    Current and Future Trends in Paper Machine Clothing
    SAFETY AND PROTECTIVE TEXTILES
    Introduction
    High Temperature Textiles
    Flame Resistant Protective Clothing
    Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)
    Mechanical Protection
    Electrical Protective Clothing
    Clean Room Textiles
    Radiation Protection
    Thermal Insulation (Protection from Cold)
    High Visibility Textiles
    Metallized Fabrics
    Space Suits
    SPORTS AND RECREATION TEXTILES
    Introduction
    Sports Uniforms
    Camping and Hiking
    Baseball o Tennis
    Football
    Golf and Hockey Equipment
    Skates o Bikes o Marine Products
    Textiles in Sports Surfaces
    Hot-Air Ballooning
    Fabrics for Children
    Fun and Play
    Other Fibers and Fabrics
    TRANSPORTATION TEXTILES
    Introduction
    Tires
    Airbags
    Seat Belts
    Automotive Interior Trim
    Automotive Exterior Trim
    Truck and Car Covers
    Belts, Hoses and Filters in Cars
    Textiles for Aircrafts
    Textiles as Structural Elements in Transport Vehicles
    Inflatable Products Used in Transportation
    GENERAL INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
    Textiles in Agriculture
    Textiles in Electronics
    Banners and Flags
    Textile Reinforced Products
    Transport Bags and Sheets
    Fabrics to Control Oil Spills
    Canvas Covers and Tarpaulins
    Ropes and Nets
    Home and Office Furnishings
    Miscellaneous Applications
    FIBER PROPERTIES AND TECHNOLOGY
    Refractive Index Density (Specific Gravity) of
    Fiber Fineness and Diameters
    Fiber Strength and Tenacity
    Fiber Breaking o Elongation
    Fiber Load-Elongation Diagrams
    Viscoelasticity Elastic Modulus
    Toughness or Energy Absorption
    Elongation-Recovery Properties
    Rate of Recovery Properties
    Bending, Compression, Shear and Torsion Strains
    Loop Strength
    Knot Strength
    Friction Abrasion and Wear Resistance
    Moisture Absorption Properties
    Fiber Swelling Properties
    Wet Fiber Strengths
    Wet Fiber Breaking
    Elongations
    Effect of Relative Humidity on Tenacity-Elongation
    Diagrams
    Thermal Properties of Fibers
    Effect of Heat on the Tensile Properties of Fibers
    Fiber Flammability
    Resistance of Fibers to Mildew, Aging, Sunlight and Abrasion
    Chemical Resistance of Fibers
    Electrostatic Properties of Fibers
    Electrical Resistivity
    NOMENCLATURE, PROPERTIES AND TECHNOLOGY
    Yarn Number
    Systems
    Yarn Twist Direction
    Singles and Producer's Yarn Nomenclature
    Plied Yarn Nomenclature
    Yarn Twist Mathematics
    Twist Take-up
    Helix Angle versus Turns per Inch
    Yarn Stability
    Corkscrew Yarn
    Twist Multiplier for Spun Yarns
    Effect of Yarn Twist on Breaking Strength
    Yarn Breaking Strength and Elongation Tests
    Cotton Yarn Strength-Count Factor
    Yarn Twist Balance
    Relationship of Singles to Ply Twist
    FABRIC PROPERTIES AND TECHNOLOGY
    Fabric Geometry
    Yarn Count and Cover Factor
    Fabric Density, Packing Factor, and Porosity
    Yarn Crimp and Take-up
    Fabric Skew and Bow
    Fabric Weight
    Fabric Thickness
    Fabric Compressibility and Resilience
    Thermal Conductivity
    Air Permeability
    Moisture Vapor
    Transmission
    Water Repellency and Resistance
    Drying Rates and Drying Time
    Fabric Breaking
    Strength and Elongation
    Biaxial Stressing
    Bursting Strength
    Yarn and Fabric Elongation
    Balance Impact Properties
    Tear Strength and Energy Abrasion
    Resistance Stiffness
    Drape and Hand Crease Retention and Wrinkle Resistance
    Blended and Combination Fabrics
    TESTING
    Introduction
    Standard Test Methods and Standards
    Organizations
    Environmental Test Conditions
    Sampling and Quality Control
    Fiber Testing
    Sliver, Roving, and Yarn Evenness Tests
    Yarn Test Methods
    Tensile Testing of Yarns and Fabrics
    Fabric Test Methods
    AATCC Test Methods
    TEXTILE WASTE MANAGEMENT
    Textile Waste Management
    Introduction
    Waste Management
    Source Reduction
    Recycling
    Recycling of Industrial Textiles
    Energy Recovery
    Landfills
    COMPUTERS AND AUTOMATION IN TEXTILES
    Introduction
    Computer Technology
    Computer Aided Design (CAD)
    Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
    Expert Systems
    Network Systems
    Future
    STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
    Introduction
    ISO 9000 Quality Standards
    Associations for Standards, Regulations, and Specifications
    24.0 FUTURE OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
    Introduction
    Smart Materials
    Conclusions
    APPENDICES
    Air, Tent, and Tensile Structures Fabric Specification Table
    Awnings and Canopies Fabric Specification Table
    Geotextile Fabric Properties
    Characteristics, Industrial Uses, and Manufacturers
    Of Major Generic Fibers and Trade Names
    Derivation of Mathematical Equations
    Measurement Units
    INDEX
    Each chapter also includes a section of references and review questions.

    122 tables, 359 figures

    Biography

    Adanur, Sabit