This pioneering guide comprehensively covers the engineering, development and design conceptualization for both traditional and technical textiles. It also reviews various approaches to the fiber-to-fabric engineering of textile products. Arranged in three sections, the book addresses fabric engineering, development and design from a conceptual perspective; discusses material selection considerations; and presents examples of specific applications of textile engineering and design.

Target Audience: Textiles, materials, chemical, polymer, and fiber engineers; technologists and scientists concerned with development of new textile products.

Table of Contents:

Concepts of Fabric Engineering, Product Development and Design:

Introduction: Textile Fiber-to-Fabric Engineering

Textile Engineering Principles and Concepts

Textile Product Development: Basic Concepts and Critical Factors

Textile Product Design

Textile Product Design Conceptualization: Basic Elements and Tools

Textile Product Design Analysis and Modeling

Material Selection:

Material Selection for Textile Product Design

Structure, Characteristics and Types of Fiber for Textile Product Design

Structure and Types of Yarn for Textile Product Design

Types of Fabric for Textile Product Design

Finishing Processes for Fibrous Assemblies in Textile Product Design

Developments and Applications of Fibrous Products:

Development of Traditional Textile Fiber Products

Development of Technical Textile Products: Materials and Applications

Development of Textile Fiber Products for Transportation Applications

Index