Preface	4
	Contents	6
	1 Introduction	10
	1.1 Evolution of Textile Technology	10
	1.2 Importance of the Textile Industry	13
	1.3 Manufacturing Steps	14
	1.4 Textile Products	18
	1.5 References	21
	2 Raw Materials	22
	2.1 Natural Fibers	23
	2.2 Chemical Fibers	40
	2.3 Examples	71
	2.4 References	78
	3 Principles and Machinery for Yarn Production	83
	3.1 Cotton Spinning	83
	3.2 Worsted Yarn Spinning	109
	3.3 Mock-Worsted Spinning	115
	3.4 Carded Woolen Spinning	116
	3.5 Development Trends	119
	3.6 Fineness Measurements of Fibers and Yarns	121
	3.7 Summary of the Measurement Systems	124
	3.8 Examples	126
	3.9 References	127
	4 Principles and Machinery for Production ofWoven Fabrics	133
	4.1 Production Principles	133
	4.2 Preparation for Weaving	134
	4.3 Construction of Woven Fabrics	139
	4.4 Design and Principle of Weaving Looms	143
	4.5 Development Trends	150
	4.6 Examples	151
	4.7 References	156
	5 Processes and Machines for Knitwear Production	161
	5.1 Stitch Formation	161
	5.2 Machines for Stitch Formation	165
	5.3 Development Trends	172
	5.4 Examples	173
	5.5 References	174
	6 Processes andMachines for Nonwoven Production	176
	6.1 Processes and Machines	177
	6.2 Applications	191
	6.3 Development Trends	193
	6.4 Examples	195
	6.5 References	196
	7 Braiding Processes and Machines	197
	7.1 Braiding Process	198
	7.2 Division of Braids	208
	7.3 Development Trends	210
	7.4 References	211
	8 Processes and Machines for the Production ofTwo-Dimensional Reinforcing Fabrics withMultiaxial Construction	214
	8.1 Warp-Knitted Multiaxial Fabrics (MAG)	214
	8.2 Malimo Stitch Bonding Technology	219
	8.3 Development Trends	222
	8.4 References	222
	9 Processes and Machines for Textile Finishing	225
	9.1 Pretreatment	225
	9.2 Drying	236
	9.3 Coloration	238
	9.4 Appret	243
	9.5 Coating	246
	9.6 Development Trends	247
	9.7 Examples	248
	9.8 References	250
	10 Processes and Machines for ClothingManufacture	252
	10.1 Separation	253
	10.2 Processes of Joining	257
	10.3 Forming	267
	10.4 Automation	268
	10.5 Development Trends	271
	10.6 Examples	271
	10.7 References	272
	11 Technical Textiles	275
	11.1 Definitions of Technical Textiles	275
	11.2 Examples of Technical Textiles	276
	11.3 Development Trends	300
	11.4 References	301
	12 Disposal and Recycling of Textiles	305
	12.1 Circulation of Material in the Textile Industry	305
	12.2 Examples of Recycling	311
	12.3 Development Trends	320
	12.4 Examples	321
	12.5 References	322
	Index	324