Effect of mechanical and physical properties on fabric hand

Hassan Behery978-1-85573-918-5, 978-1-84569-098-4

Published in association with The Textile Institute, this new multi-authored collection provides comprehensive coverage of the effects of mechanical and physical properties on fabric hand–the way a fabric feels. The book begins with fundamental concepts and the understanding of fabric hand, covering the development of fabric hand evaluation, the effects of fibre, yarn and fabric factors as well as finishing on hand, including the mechanical and physical properties. The latter part of the book goes on to cover statistical methods for evaluating hand and a comparison of hand evaluation in different cultures.

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 8
Contributor contact details……Page 14
Preface……Page 16
Introduction……Page 18
Understanding and evaluating fabric hand……Page 26
Developments in measurement and evaluation of fabric hand……Page 62
Application of statistical methods in evaluation of fabric hand……Page 83
Comparison of fabric hand evaluation in different cultures……Page 141
Effect of fibre yarn and fabric factors on fabric hand……Page 212
Effect of yarn factors on fabric hand……Page 236
Effect of woven fabrics on the fabric hand of cotton and co/pes fabrics assessed on the Instron tensile tester……Page 256
Effect of processing on fabric hand……Page 304
Effect of mechanical finishing on fabric hand……Page 359
Effect of refurbishment on fabric hand……Page 389
Appendices……Page 404
Index……Page 481