Fabric Testing
Published on 1. November 2008
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-4200-7988-3 (ISBN)
Description
The textile industry is becoming an increasingly competitive environment. Differentiating products by quality is particularly important. Testing can be performed both to improve product quality and achieve compliance to international, regional or retailer specific standards. Fabric testing provides a comprehensive review of the tests available for fabrics. The book begins with introductory chapters which discuss the scope, importance and statistical analysis of fabric testing. The book then reviews various types of fabric tests such as fabric composition testing, physical and mechanical tests, fabric chemical testing, how to test appearance, permeability, comfort and flammability, as well as dyeing and colouring tests and key issues in testing textile samples.
With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors Fabric testing will be a valuable resource for designers, technologists, quality inspectors and testing institutes in the textile industry. It will also be relevant for academics and students within the textile field.
With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors Fabric testing will be a valuable resource for designers, technologists, quality inspectors and testing institutes in the textile industry. It will also be relevant for academics and students within the textile field.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-7988-3 (9781420079883)
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Content
Introduction to Textile Testing
J Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction. Fabric testing for innovation and commercial needs. Need for integration of fabric testing literature. Scope of fabric testing. Importance of fabric testing. Current status of fabric testing. Standards for tests. Future trends. Conclusions. References.
Sampling and Statistical Analysis In Textile Testing
K F Choi, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction: the requirement for sampling and statistics in textile testing. Sampling and statistical techniques used. Sources of error. Applications. Sampling of fabrics. Future trends. References.
Fabric Composition Testing
Professor Z Zhong and C. Xiao, Tianjin Polytechnic University, China
Introduction: the importance of testing fabric composition. Methods of testing fabric content and composition. Traditional testing methods. Burning behaviour of fibres. New testing methods. Applications. Identification of new textile fibres. Case study: identification of ancient textile fibres. Identification of cashmere and wool fibre scale frequency using fast fourier transform. Testing of high-visibility fabrics. Fourier transform infared (FTIR) and thermal analysis of cashmere and other animal fibres. References.
Physical and Mechanical Testing of Textiles
X Wang and X Liu, Deakin University, Australia
Introduction. Fabric weight and thickness. Fabric strength. Tensile strength. Tear strength. Seam strength. Burst strength. Fabric stretch properties. Fabric abrasion resistance. Testing the aesthetic properties of fabrics. Applications and future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Fabric Chemical Testing
Q Fan, University of Massachusetts, USA
Introduction: definition and role of tests. Chemical identification of fibers. Fabric quality. Auxiliaries testing. Synthetic sizing agents. Surfactants. Fluorescent Whitening Agents (FWA). Colorants testing. Finishes testing. Degradation testing. Conclusions. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Fabric Appearance Testing
X Binjie and J Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction. Appearance testing: pilling testing and evaluation. Fabric wrinkling testing and evaluation. Seam puckering evaluation. Fabric dimensional stability testing. Light reflectance of a fabric. Conclusions. References.
Fabric Permeability Testing
X Ding, Donghua University, China
Introduction: terms and definitions. Aspects of wear comfort. Principles of different test methods for fabric permeability properties. Types of fabric permeability tests. Fabric permeability testing methods: applications. Innovative test methods for fabric permeability. Conclusions. References.
Testing for Fabric Comfort
P Bishop, University of Alabama, USA
Introduction: defining comfort. Evaluating thermal comfort. Moisture and comfort. Ease of movement. Evaluating sensory comfort. Statistical considerations in comfort measurement. Comfort measurement summary. Applications of comfort assessments. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Dyeing and Colouring Tests For Fabrics
C Hurren, Deakin University, Australia
Introduction: key issues in the testing of dyes and colours. Assessing colour and colour change. Change in shade and staining tests. Test standards. Light fastness. Wash fastness. Fastness in relation to environmental factors. Fastness in relation to manufacturing processes. Printing tests. Applications. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Testing Intelligent Textiles
J Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction: role of intelligent textile testing. Understanding existing materials and technologies. Development of new products. Research and development in new products. Types of testing: shape memory effect. Evaluation methods for shape memory fabrics. Thermal regulation property of phase change materials. Self-cleaning testing. Electronic responsive testing. Applications. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. Conclusions. References.
Key Issues In Testing Damaged Textile Samples
R V M Gowda, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, India and K Babu, Bapuji The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction. Causes of damage. Types of damages. Stages of damage occurrence. Practical significance of damage analysis. Textile damage analysis: sample preparation. Methods of textile damage analysis. Further methods of textile damage analysis. Factors affecting accurate testing. Applications of textile damage analysis. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Flammability Testing Of Fabrics
S Nazare, University of Bolton, UK
Introduction. Key issues in fabric flammability. Measurement of fabric flammability. Standard testing methods. Textile flammability standards. Future trends. References.
J Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction. Fabric testing for innovation and commercial needs. Need for integration of fabric testing literature. Scope of fabric testing. Importance of fabric testing. Current status of fabric testing. Standards for tests. Future trends. Conclusions. References.
Sampling and Statistical Analysis In Textile Testing
K F Choi, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction: the requirement for sampling and statistics in textile testing. Sampling and statistical techniques used. Sources of error. Applications. Sampling of fabrics. Future trends. References.
Fabric Composition Testing
Professor Z Zhong and C. Xiao, Tianjin Polytechnic University, China
Introduction: the importance of testing fabric composition. Methods of testing fabric content and composition. Traditional testing methods. Burning behaviour of fibres. New testing methods. Applications. Identification of new textile fibres. Case study: identification of ancient textile fibres. Identification of cashmere and wool fibre scale frequency using fast fourier transform. Testing of high-visibility fabrics. Fourier transform infared (FTIR) and thermal analysis of cashmere and other animal fibres. References.
Physical and Mechanical Testing of Textiles
X Wang and X Liu, Deakin University, Australia
Introduction. Fabric weight and thickness. Fabric strength. Tensile strength. Tear strength. Seam strength. Burst strength. Fabric stretch properties. Fabric abrasion resistance. Testing the aesthetic properties of fabrics. Applications and future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Fabric Chemical Testing
Q Fan, University of Massachusetts, USA
Introduction: definition and role of tests. Chemical identification of fibers. Fabric quality. Auxiliaries testing. Synthetic sizing agents. Surfactants. Fluorescent Whitening Agents (FWA). Colorants testing. Finishes testing. Degradation testing. Conclusions. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Fabric Appearance Testing
X Binjie and J Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction. Appearance testing: pilling testing and evaluation. Fabric wrinkling testing and evaluation. Seam puckering evaluation. Fabric dimensional stability testing. Light reflectance of a fabric. Conclusions. References.
Fabric Permeability Testing
X Ding, Donghua University, China
Introduction: terms and definitions. Aspects of wear comfort. Principles of different test methods for fabric permeability properties. Types of fabric permeability tests. Fabric permeability testing methods: applications. Innovative test methods for fabric permeability. Conclusions. References.
Testing for Fabric Comfort
P Bishop, University of Alabama, USA
Introduction: defining comfort. Evaluating thermal comfort. Moisture and comfort. Ease of movement. Evaluating sensory comfort. Statistical considerations in comfort measurement. Comfort measurement summary. Applications of comfort assessments. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Dyeing and Colouring Tests For Fabrics
C Hurren, Deakin University, Australia
Introduction: key issues in the testing of dyes and colours. Assessing colour and colour change. Change in shade and staining tests. Test standards. Light fastness. Wash fastness. Fastness in relation to environmental factors. Fastness in relation to manufacturing processes. Printing tests. Applications. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Testing Intelligent Textiles
J Hu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction: role of intelligent textile testing. Understanding existing materials and technologies. Development of new products. Research and development in new products. Types of testing: shape memory effect. Evaluation methods for shape memory fabrics. Thermal regulation property of phase change materials. Self-cleaning testing. Electronic responsive testing. Applications. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. Conclusions. References.
Key Issues In Testing Damaged Textile Samples
R V M Gowda, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, India and K Babu, Bapuji The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Introduction. Causes of damage. Types of damages. Stages of damage occurrence. Practical significance of damage analysis. Textile damage analysis: sample preparation. Methods of textile damage analysis. Further methods of textile damage analysis. Factors affecting accurate testing. Applications of textile damage analysis. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Flammability Testing Of Fabrics
S Nazare, University of Bolton, UK
Introduction. Key issues in fabric flammability. Measurement of fabric flammability. Standard testing methods. Textile flammability standards. Future trends. References.