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Advances in knitting technology
ISBN-13:
978 1 84569 372 5
February 2011
346 pages 234 x 156mm hardback
Edited by K F Au, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles No. 89
provides both a a timely and authoritative reference on developments in knitted fabric production
- examines different types and suitability of yarns for knitting including the modelling of knitting
- advances in knitting are explored in a number of different areas such as intelligent yarn delivery systems and current problems and limitations in weft knitted structures for industrial applications
- important consideration is made for quality control in the knitting process as well as common knitting faults
Knitted textiles and apparel represent approximately one third of the global textile market. This book provides an updated reference to Knitting technology , with specific focus on the developments in knitted fabric production and textile applications.
The first set of chapters begin with a brief review of the fundamental principles of knitting, including the types and suitability of yarns for knitting as well as the properties achieved through knitted fabrics. The second part of the book examines the major advances in knitting, such as intelligent yarn delivery systems in weft knitting, knitted fabric composites and advances in circular knitting. The concluding section of the book presents a selection of case studies where advanced knitted products are used. Topics range from knitted structures for moisture management to weft knitted structures for sound absorption.
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