Specialist Yarn and Fabric Structures

Hugh Gong graduated from Dong Hua University in Shanghai in 1984 with a degree in mechanical engineering, and gained his doctorate in textile technology from the University of Manchester in 1989. Between 1990 and 1993 he managed the Coats Viyella Marks & Spencer Centre of Excellence on Fabric Properties at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), and was responsible for initiating and managing industrial projects for fabric and clothing manufacturers in the UK. From 1992 until the present time he has been lecturing and researching in yarns and nonwovens technologies in the Department of Textiles at UMIST.

• Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesChapter 1: Compound yarnsAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Types of compound yarns1.3 Production methods for compound yarns1.4 Applications of compound yarns1.5 Future trends in compound yarnsChapter 2: Developments in hybrid yarnsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Types of hybrid yarns and their development2.3 Basic structures and properties of hybrid yarns2.4 Production methods for hybrid yarns2.5 Applications of hybrid yarns2.6 Future trends in hybrid yarns2.7 AcknowledgementsChapter 3: Developments in rope structures and technologyAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 New fibres3.3 Laid ropes3.4 Braided ropes3.5 Low-twist ropes3.6 Manufacturing technology3.7 Terminations3.8 Uses of ropes3.9 ConclusionsChapter 4: Developments in fancy yarnsAbstract:4.1 Introduction to fancy yarns4.2 Historical development4.3 Types of fancy yarns and their development4.4 Production methods for fancy yarns4.5 Applications for fancy yarns4.6 Future trends in fancy yarns4.7 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 5: Developments in 3D knitted structuresAbstract:5.1 Introduction to 3D knitted structures5.2 Multiaxial warp-knitted fabrics5.3 Space fabrics (or sandwich fabrics)5.4 Fully-fashioned 3D knitted fabrics (or near-net-shaped knitted fabrics)Chapter 6: Developments in leno-weave fabricsAbstract:6.1 Introduction to leno-weave fabrics6.2 The structure of leno-weave fabrics6.3 Fabrics with leno-weave6.4 The production of leno-weave fabric6.5 Properties of leno-weave fabrics6.6 Applications of leno-weave fabrics6.7 Future trends in leno-weave fabricsChapter 7: Developments in triaxial woven fabricsAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Basic patterns7.3 A history of triaxial woven fabrics7.4 Classification7.5 Variations7.6 Properties7.7 Advantages7.8 Applications7.9 Aesthetics7.10 Manufacturing7.11 Future trends7.12 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 8: Interwoven fabrics and their applicationsAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Structure and design8.3 Properties and applications8.4 Future trendsChapter 9: Pile carpetsAbstract:9.1 Market background9.2 Environmental considerations9.3 Pile fibres9.4 Pile yarns9.5 Tufting9.6 Backing materials, back-coating and laminating9.7 Wireloom weaving9.8 Face-to-face weaving9.9 Axminster weaving9.10 Needling9.11 Other methods of manufacture9.12 Coloration9.13 Chemical and other treatments9.14 Textile sports surfaces9.15 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 10: Developments in Jacquard woven fabricsAbstract:10.1 Introduction to Jacquard woven fabrics10.2 Jacquard construction10.3 Converting artwork to woven Jacquard patterns10.4 Recent developments in Jacquard systems10.5 Patterns in Jacquard woven fabrics10.6 Applications of Jacquard woven fabrics10.7 Relationship between structures and properties of Jacquard woven fabrics10.8 Future trends in Jacquard woven fabrics10.9 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 11: Developments in 3D nonwovensAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 High-bulk flat nonwovens11.3 Shaped 3D nonwovens11.4 Future trendsChapter 12: Flocked fabrics and structuresAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 The theory of fiber coating12.3 Flock fibers and preparation12.4 Flocking substrates12.5 Adhesives for flocking12.6 Flocking processes12.7 Testing and quality assurance12.8 New developments in the application of flocked fabrics and structures12.9 Conclusions and future trends12.10 Sources of further information and advice12.11 AcknowledgementsChapter 13: Knotted fabricsAbstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Types of knotted fabrics13.3 Production methods for knotted fabrics13.4 Applications for knotted fabrics13.5 Future trends for knotted fabricsChapter 14: Developments in braided fabricsAbstract:14.1 Introduction14.2 Braiding14.3 Classifying braids14.4 The geometry of the braided structure14.5 Applications of braided fabrics14.6 Future trends in braided fabricsIndex