Knitting technology : a comprehensive handbook and practical guide / / David J. Spencer

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910512005803321
• Autore: Spencer David J
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cambridge, England : , : Woodhead Publishing Limited, , 2001; ©1989
• ISBN: 1-280-37207-9; 9786610372072; 1-58716-121-4; 1-59124-760-8
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (413 p.)
• Collana: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
• Disciplina: 677/.028245
• Soggetti: Machine knitting; Knitting machines; Knitting; Technology; Techniques; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Knitting Technology: A Comprehensive Handbook and Practical Guide; Copyright Page; Dadication; Table of Contents; List of figures; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter1. An introduction to textile technology; 1.1 The evolution of textiles; 1.2 Textile fabrics; 1.3 Textile yarns and fibres; 1.4 Yarn count numbering systems; 1.5 Conversion formulae; Chapter 2. From hand knitting to hand frame knitting; 2.1 The evolution of hand knitting; 2.2 The spread of knowledge of hand pin knitting; 2.3 The principles of hand knitting using two pins; 2.4 The invention of the stocking hand frame; 2.5 The bearded needle2.6 The principles of frame knitting; 2.7 The evolution of other weft knitting machines; 2.8 The development of warp knitting; 2.9 The potential of knitting technology; 2.10 Meeting the challenge of new markets; Chapter 3. General terms and principles of knitting technology; 3.1 Machine knitting; 3.2 The knitted loop ; structure; 3.3 A course; 3.4 A wale; 3.5 Stitch density; 3.6 Technically upright; 3.7 Design appearance requirements; 3.8 The main features of the knitting machine; 3.9 The needle; 3.10 Fabric draw-off; 3.11 The front of rectilinear needle bar machines; 3.12 The basic knitting action of a needle3.13 The bearded needle; 3.14 The latch needle; 3.15 Friction and frictionless needles; 3.16 The bi-partite compound needle; 3.17 A comparison of latch and compound needles; 3.18 Machine gauge; Chapter 4. Basic mechanical principles of knitting technology; 4.1 The sinker; 4.2 The jack; 4.3 Cams; 4.4 The two methods of yarn feeding; 4.5 The three methods of forming yarn into needle loops; Chapter5. Elements of knitted loop structure; 5.1 The needle loop; 5.2 The sinker loop; 5.3 Warp knitted laps; 5.4 The overlap; 5.5 The underlap; 5.6 The closed lap; 5.7 The open lap5.8 Wrapping; 5.9 The knitted stitch; 5.10 The intermeshing points of a needle loop; 5.11 The face loop stitch; 5.12 The reverse loop stitch; 5.13 Single-faced structures; 5.14 Double-faced structures; 5.15 A balanced structure; 5.16 Face and reverse stitches in the same wale; 5.17 Selvedged fabric; 5.18 Cut edge fabric; 5.19 Tubular fabric; 5.20 Upright loop structures; 5.21 Knitting notations; Chapter 6. Comparison of weft and warp knitting; 6.1 Yarn feeding and loop formation; 6.2 The two industries; 6.3 Productivity; 6.4 Machine design; 6.5 Comparison of patterning and fabric structures6.6 Course length and run-in per rack; 6.7 Fabric quality; 6.8 Structural modifications commonly used in weft and warp knitting; Chapter 7. The four primary base weft knitted structures; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Plain structure; 7.3 Rib structure; 7.4 Interlock structure; 7.5 Purl structure; Chapter 8. The various types of weft knitting machines; 8.1 Fabric machines and garment-length machines; 8.2 Knitting welts and rib borders; 8.3 Integral knitting; 8.4 The three classes of weft knitting machines; Chapter 9. Stitches produced by varying the sequence of the needle loop intermeshing
• Sommario/riassunto: The third edition of Knitting technology, widely recognised as the definitive text on the subject, has been thoroughly revised and updated to include all the latest developments. Beginning with the fundamental principles and moving on to more advanced aspects, it combines in a single comprehensive volume the basics of warp and weft knitting, fabric structures and products, the different types of machines, principles of production and terminology to provide an invaluable reference for textiles students, textile engineers and technicians involved in knitted garment design and manufacture.<br