Handbook of Weaving

This handbook provides a detailed and well-illustrated guide to today's weaving technology. Every step in modern weaving manufacturing is covered clearly and systematically, from fibers and yarns, design and construction, and weaving fundamentals to the various modern methods of weaving, structure, properties and testing, and weaving plant operations. The content is carefully organized and sectionalized for easy reference. Over 500 photographs, diagrams, and other schematics illustrate materials, machines, auxiliary equipment, processes, and designs. More than 60 tables provide useful data in convenient form.

A mixture of science and art, weaving is nearly as old as human history. Despite the many technological advances in the field, however, it is still virtually impossible to control each individual fiber in a woven structure. To help you meet this and other weaving challenges, Handbook of Weaving covers every step of the process clearly and systematically, from fibers and yarns, fabric design and construction, and weaving fundamentals to the various modern methods of weaving, fabric structure, properties, and testing, and plant operations.

Introduction FABRIC FORMATION BY WEAVINGFabric Formation MethodsWeaving and Woven FabricsOVERVIEW OF POLYMERS, FIBERS AND YARNS USED IN WOVEN FABRICSPolymersTextile FibersYARNSWOVEN FABRIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONWoven Fabric ConstructionBasic Weave Designs WEAVING PREPARATIONWindingWarp PreparationSlashing (Sizing)Drawing-In and Tying-In WEAVING FUNDAMENTALSBasic Weaving MotionsAuxiliary FunctionsFabric Control SHEDDING SYSTEMSCrank (Treadle) SheddingCam SheddingDobby SheddingJacquard Shedding SHUTTLE WEAVINGJET WEAVINGAir-Jet WeavingWater-Jet WeavingPROJECTILE WEAVINGFunctional Description of Projectile Weaving MachinesProjectile Terry Weaving MachineP-Lean MachineOperations RAPIER WEAVINGFunctional Description of Double Flexible Rapier Weaving Machine"Wavy Terry" Rapier Weaving MachineAnalysis of Stresses on Warp and Filling Yarns During Rapier WeavingOperations MULTIPHASE WEAVINGM8300 Multiphase Weaving MachineOther Multiphase SystemsMANUFACTURING OF SPECIAL FABRICSDenimTerry FabricsTechnical TextilesCarpet WeavingVelvet WeavingNarrow Fabric WeavingFABRIC STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND TESTINGWoven Fabric StructureWoven Fabric PropertiesWoven Fabric Identification WEAVING PLANT OPERATIONSImproving ProductivityPlant LayoutAir Conditioning in Textile PlantsComputers and AutomationTechnology Support CentersStandards and Regulations FUTURE OF WEAVINGAppendix 1: Characteristics of Major Weaving Machines Produced in the WorldAppendix 2: Troubleshooting in Warping and SizingAppendix 3: Typical Sizing Examples of Common Fabric StylesAppendix 4: Examples of Temples Used in the Textile IndustryAppendix 5: Units and Conversion FactorsIndexAll chapters end with the following sections: References, Suggested Reading, and Review Questions