Cotton
：Science and Technology
( Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles )
Publication subTitle ：Science and Technology
Publication series ：Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2006
E-ISBN: 9781845692483
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781845690267
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781845690267
Subject： S5 Cultivation of Crops;TB3 Engineering Materials;TS1 the textile industry, dyeing industry;TS94 in the clothing industry, footwear industry
Language： ENG
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Description
Despite the increased variety of manufactured fibres available to the textile industry, demand for cotton remains high because of its suitability on the basis of price, quality and comfort across a wide range of textile products. Cotton producing nations are also embracing sustainable production practices to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable resource production. This important book provides a comprehensive analysis of the key scientific and technological advances that ensure the quality of cotton is maintained from the field to fabric.
The first part of the book discusses the fundamental chemical and physical structure of cotton and its various properties. Advice is offered on measuring and ensuring the quality of cotton fibre. Building on these basics, Part two analyses various means for producing cotton such as genetic modification and organic production. Chapters focus on spinning, knitting and weaving technologies as well as techniques in dyeing. The final section of the book concludes with chapters concerned with practical aspects within the industry such as health and safety issues and recycling methods for used cotton.
Written by an array of international experts within the field, Cotton: science and technology is an essential reference for all those concerned with the manufacture and quality control of cotton.
- Summarises key scientific and technological issues in ensuring cotton quality
- Discusses the fundamental chemical and phy
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