This volume provides a comprehensive review of the tests available for fabrics. It begins with introductory chapters discussing the scope and importance of fabric testing, as well as the statistical techniques employed in data analysis. This is followed by descriptions of specific fabric tests such as fabric composition testing, physical and mechanical tests, fabric chemical testing, appearance testing, permeability, comfort, and flammability testing, dyeing and coloring tests.

From the Preface: “...[A] systematic approach towards integrating the knowledge available in the literature on fabric testing and developments in different aspects of fabric testing and the ahievements of researchers and industry experts would help all those who are involved in quality assessment and evaluation of textile products to a great extent. Based on the above considerations, it was thought desirable to compile a book on testing principles and procedures of various aspects of fabrics...”

Target Audience: Designers, technologists, quality inspectors and analysts, academics, textile testing institutes, and students who are concerned with textile testing.

Table of Contents:

Introduction to Fabric Testing

Sampling and Statistical Analysis in Textile Testing

Fabric Composition Testing

Physical and Mechanical Testing of Textiles

Fabric Chemical Testing

Fabric Appearance Testing

Fabric Permeability Testing

Testing for Fabric Comfort

Dyeing and Coloring Tests for Fabrics

Testing Intelligent Textiles

Key Issues in Testing Damaged Textile Samples

Flammability Testing of Textiles

Index