Textiles in Automotive Engineering
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ISBN-13: 978 1 85573 493 7 November 2000 384 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback   W Fung, Collins and Aikman Automotive Fabrics and J M Hardcastle, Consultant, UK Woodhead Textiles Series No. 13 This book presents a comprehensive treatment of both functional and decorative textiles used in the automotive industry including seat covers, headliners, airbags, seat belts and tyres. Written in a clear, concise style it explains material properties and the way in which they influence manufacturing processes as well as providing practical production details. The subject treatment cuts across the disciplines of textile chemistry, fabric and plastics technology and production engineering. Environmental effects and recycling are also covered. It is aimed at the design and process engineer in industry as well as researchers in universities and colleges. Quality engineers will also benefit from the book's sections on identifying problems and material limitations. Published in association with The Textile Institute