Table of Contents

Introduction. Structural principles of polymeric fibres. Basic principles of fluid flow during fibre spinning. Melt-spinning processes. Computer simulation of melt-spinning. Solution-spinning processes. Spin finishes for manufactured fibres. Drawing of melt-spun fibres. Heat-setting of thermoplastic fibres. Characterization of polymers and fibres. Testing of manufactured fibres. Poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibres. Nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 fibres. Speciality polyamide and polyester yarns: an industrial approach to their production and rheology. Acrylic fibres. Polypropylene fibres. Rayon fibres. Manufactured fibres for high performance, industrial and non-conventional applications. Spun-bonding and melt-blowing processes. Re-use of polymer and fibre waste. Index.