Handbook of Technical Textiles

The second edition of Handbook of Technical Textiles, Volume 1: Technical Textile Processes provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in technical textiles. With revised and updated coverage, including several new chapters, this volume reviews recent developments and technologies in the field, beginning with an overview of the technical textiles industry that includes coverage of technical fibers and yarns, weaving, spinning, knitting, and nonwoven production. Subsequent sections include discussions on finishing, coating, and the coloration of technical textiles. - Provides a comprehensive handbook for all aspects of technical textiles
- Presents updated, detailed coverage of processes, fabric structure, and applications
- An ideal resource for those interested in high-performance textiles, textile processes, textile processing, and textile applications
- Contains contributions from many of the original, recognized experts from the first edition who update their respective chapters

1. The technical textiles market - an overview 2. Technical fibres 3. Technical yarns 4. Woven technical fabric structures 5. Knitted technical fabric structures 6. Nonwoven technical fabric structures 7. Finishing of technical textiles 8. Coating of technical textiles 9. Coloration of technical textiles 10a. Three-dimensional fabric structures 10b. Three-dimensional fabric structures 10c. Three-dimensional Nonwoven Fabrics and Their Applications 11. One-dimensional textiles: rope, cord, twine, webbing and nets