ISBN-13: 978 1 85573 920 8
June 2008
488 pages 234 x 156mm hardback
Edited by B S Gupta, NCSU, USA
Woodhead Textiles Series No. 78
- an authoritative review of friction, its management and
control
Friction is a major issue in both the production of textiles and in the
finished product. This authoritative book reviews how friction occurs and the
ways it can be measured and controlled.
The book begins by looking at
how friction can be defined and how the structure and properties of textile
fibres lead to friction behaviour. It also discusses slip-stick phenomena in
textiles and ways of measuring friction in yarns and fabric. The second part of
the book reviews friction in particular textiles, including cotton, wool and
synthetic fibres as well as woven fabrics. These and other chapters also discuss
ways of controlling friction, including fabric finishes and lubricants.
With its distinguished editor and contributions from some of the world’s
leading authorities in the subject, Friction in textile materials will be
a standard reference for the textile industry and those researching this
important topic.