1st Edition

Handbook of Weaving

By Sabit Adanur Copyright 2000

    A mixture of science and art, weaving is nearly as old as human history. Despite the many technological advances in the field, however, it is still virtually impossible to control each individual fiber in a woven structure. To help you meet this and other weaving challenges, Handbook of Weaving covers every step of the process clearly and systematically, from fibers and yarns, fabric design and construction, and weaving fundamentals to the various modern methods of weaving, fabric structure, properties, and testing, and plant operations.

    Introduction
    FABRIC FORMATION BY WEAVING
    Fabric Formation Methods
    Weaving and Woven Fabrics
    OVERVIEW OF POLYMERS, FIBERS AND YARNS USED IN WOVEN FABRICS
    Polymers
    Textile Fibers
    YARNS
    WOVEN FABRIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    Woven Fabric Construction
    Basic Weave Designs
    WEAVING PREPARATION
    Winding
    Warp Preparation
    Slashing (Sizing)
    Drawing-In and Tying-In
    WEAVING FUNDAMENTALS
    Basic Weaving Motions
    Auxiliary Functions
    Fabric Control
    SHEDDING SYSTEMS
    Crank (Treadle) Shedding
    Cam Shedding
    Dobby Shedding
    Jacquard Shedding
    SHUTTLE WEAVING
    JET WEAVING
    Air-Jet Weaving
    Water-Jet Weaving
    PROJECTILE WEAVING
    Functional Description of Projectile Weaving Machines
    Projectile Terry Weaving Machine
    P-Lean Machine
    Operations
    RAPIER WEAVING
    Functional Description of Double Flexible Rapier Weaving Machine
    "Wavy Terry" Rapier Weaving Machine
    Analysis of Stresses on Warp and Filling Yarns During Rapier Weaving
    Operations
    MULTIPHASE WEAVING
    M8300 Multiphase Weaving Machine
    Other Multiphase Systems
    MANUFACTURING OF SPECIAL FABRICS
    Denim
    Terry Fabrics
    Technical Textiles
    Carpet Weaving
    Velvet Weaving
    Narrow Fabric Weaving
    FABRIC STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND TESTING
    Woven Fabric Structure
    Woven Fabric Properties
    Woven Fabric Identification
    WEAVING PLANT OPERATIONS
    Improving Productivity
    Plant Layout
    Air Conditioning in Textile Plants
    Computers and Automation
    Technology Support Centers
    Standards and Regulations
    FUTURE OF WEAVING

    Appendix 1: Characteristics of Major Weaving Machines Produced in the World
    Appendix 2: Troubleshooting in Warping and Sizing
    Appendix 3: Typical Sizing Examples of Common Fabric Styles
    Appendix 4: Examples of Temples Used in the Textile Industry
    Appendix 5: Units and Conversion Factors
    Index
    All chapters end with the following sections: References, Suggested Reading, and Review Questions

    Biography

    Sabit Adanur (Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA) (Author)