Table of Contents

 1. Introduction.


 2. Textile Fibers and Their Properties.


 3. Natural Cellulosic Fibers.


 4. Protein Fibers.


 5. Introduction to Manufactured Fibers.


 6. Manufactured Cellulosic Fibers.


 7. Nylon and Aramid Fibers.


 8. Polyester Fibers.


 9. Acrylic and Modacrylic Fibers.


10. Olefin Fibers.


11. Elastomeric Fibers.


12. High Performance and Specialty Fibers.


13. Making Fibers into Yarns.


14. Woven Fabrics.


15. The Weaves.


16. Knitted Fabrics.


17. Other Fabric Construction Methods.


18. Multicomponent Fabrics.


19. Preparation of Fabrics for Dyeing and Finishing.


20. Adding Color to Textiles.


21. Textile Printing and Design.


22. Finishes That Affect Appearance.


23. Finishes That Affect Performance.


24. The Care of Textile Products.


25. Textiles and the Environment, Health, and Safety.


26. Textile Product Performance.


Appendix A. Bibliography.


Appendix B. Glossary.


Appendix C. Summary of Regulatory Legislation Applied to Textiles.


Index.