Elsevier Handbook of Yarn Production: Technology, Science and Economics (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

Written by one of the worlds leading experts, this handbook is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to textile yarn manufacturing. It gives practical guidance for textile yarn manufacturers, explaining how the processes work and providing insight into the technical problems and economic consequences that can arise as the fabric flows through the mill. It shows the causes of problems and demonstrates the best ways to deal with them. Includes invaluable technical data including calculations, worked examples and case studies which make it an essential reference for anyone concerned with the smooth running of a textile manufacturing plant. It is the standard work for both yarn manufacturers and those researching this important area of the textile industry. Key Features: a practical and authoritative new handbook for yarn manufacturing; shows how problems can arise and how to deal with them; includes invaluable technical data, calculations, worked examples and case studies. Contents: Review of yarn production; Textile products and fiber production; Common principles; Filament yarn production; Carding and prior processes for short-staple fibers; Sliver preparation; Short-staple spinning; Long-staple spinning; Post-spinning processes; Staple systems and modified yarn structures; Quality and quality control; Economics of staple-yarn production.