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Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles explores developments in physical and chemical testing and specific high-performance tests relating to textiles. The book intr… Read more
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Advanced Characterization and Testing of Textiles explores developments in physical and chemical testing and specific high-performance tests relating to textiles. The book introduces the principles of advanced characterization and testing, including the importance of performance-based specifications in the textiles industry. Chapters are organized by textile properties, providing in-depth coverage of each characteristic. Tests for specific applications are addressed, with the main focus on high-performance and technical textiles.
R&D managers in the textile industry; postgraduate students and academic researchers in textile science
Part One: Principles of textile characterization and testing
1. Introduction to advanced characterization and testing of textiles
P.I. Dolez, O. Vermeersch
Part Two: Testing by properties
2. Advanced strength testing of textiles
D.C. Adolphe, P.I. Dolez
3. Comfort testing of textiles
E. Classen
4. Testing thermal properties of textiles
D. Tessier
5. Tests for evaluating textile aging
M. Fulton, M. Rezazadeh, D. Torvi
6. Advanced chemical testing of textiles
Y. Shao, V. Izquierdo, P.I. Dolez
7. Toxicity testing of textiles
P.I. Dolez, H. Benaddi
8. Testing fabrics for flammability and fire safety
V. Izquierdo
9. Testing of hot-water and steam protective performance properties of fabrics
S. Mandal, M. Camenzind, S. Annaheim, R.M. Rossi
Part Three: Testing by applications
10. Specific testing of geotextiles and geosynthetics
P.I. Dolez
11. Specific testing of protective clothing
P.I. Dolez, V. Izquierdo
12. Specific testing for smart textiles
J. Decaens, O. Vermeersch
13. Specific testing for filtration
N. Petillon
14. Specific testing for transportation
M. Richaud, O. Vermeersch, P.I. Dolez
15. Specific testing for performance sportswear
R.M. Rossi
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