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Record Nr.

UNINA9911006506603321

Titolo

Understanding and improving the durability of textiles / / edited by Patricia A. Annis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, Pa., : Woodhead Pub., 2012

ISBN

1-62870-068-8

0-85709-764-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (295 p.)

Collana

Woodhead publishing series in textiles, , 2042-0803 ; ; no. 132

Altri autori (Persone)

AnnisPatricia A

Disciplina

677.0287

Soggetti

Textile fabrics - Testing

Textile fabrics - Production standards

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"The Textile Institute."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Aspects of textile durability -- pt. 2. Durability of particular types of textiles.

Sommario/riassunto

The ability of a fabric to resist wear is an essential aspect of its performance. Understanding and improving the durability of textiles provides a comprehensive guide to the factors affecting the durability of a range of different textiles.Part one addresses the different factors that affect textile durability, including the influence of fabric construction and fibre type, as well as properties affecting strength and dimensional stability. Colour fastness and the effects of light are discussed, along with methods for testing and improving wrinkle-resistance and textile durability. Par