The evolution of any industry is inevitable; in the case of the textile industry
diverse demands are driving development. Consumers are demanding ethical sourcing
of materials, high-performance fabrics and an affordable price tag. Manufacturers
need to be competitive and forward thinking at all stages of development from
design through to manufacture.
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Engineering Textiles: Integrating the design and manufacture of textile products
from Woodhead
Publishing is an expansive new book examining product development and design
conceptualisation for both traditional and technical textiles. Transport and
medical applications are used to illustrate areas of the textile industry benefiting
from this development with clear advances in performance. A discussion of material
selection considers the structure and characteristics of different types of
fabric and yarn including both natural and synthetic fibres. Analysing the textile
industry both past and present this new book assesses the principles and concepts
behind product development in fiber-fabric engineering.
Written by a highly distinguished author, this book is a pioneering guide to
textile product design and development for a broad spectrum of readers, ranging
from engineers in all fields, including textiles, materials, polymer and fibre
engineers. Also beneficial to textile technologists, fiber scientists and those
involved in research and development of both traditional and new-generation
textile products.
Posted November 13th, 2008
