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Textiles for sportswear /
Textiles for Sportswear is an important book that systematically covers key trends in design and materials, the use of novel and smart fabrics, and a range of specific applications. The book begins by surveying the principles of textile applications in sport, including design, materials, and product...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge :
Woodhead Publishing,
[2015]
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| Colección: | Woodhead publishing in textiles ;
no. 162. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Textiles for Sportswear; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; Part One: Materials and production technology; Chapter 1: Introduction to textiles in sport; 1.1. Overview; 1.2. Developments in fibres and textile materials for sportswear; 1.2.1. Highly functional fabrics; 1.2.2. Biomimetics and textiles; 1.2.3. Smart textiles; 1.3. Design considerations in sportswear; 1.4. Advances in sportswear manufacturing techniques; 1.5. Sportswear and comfort; 1.5.1. Acrylic; 1.6. Sportswear and protection against impact; 1.7. Future trends.
- 1.7.1. Sustainability issues1.8. About the book; Chapter 2: Environmentally conscious fabric selection in sportswear design; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Performance requirements of fabrics for sportswear; 2.2.1. Physiological requirements; 2.2.2. The origins of the sports layering system; 2.2.3. Aesthetic design awareness; 2.2.4. Enhanced performance through design engineering; 2.2.5. Novel joining technologies; 2.2.6. More sustainable approaches to fabric selection; 2.3. Natural and regenerated fibres; 2.3.1. Cotton; 2.3.2. Wool; 2.3.3. Silk; 2.3.4. Hemp; 2.3.5. Bamboo; 2.3.6. Lyocell.
- 2.3.7. Fibres regenerated from protein (non-cellulosic)2.3.8. Down; 2.4. Synthetic fibres; 2.4.1. Recycled polyester; 2.4.1.1. The origins of the waste; 2.4.1.2. The conversion methods; 2.4.2. Early adoption of recycled polyester in outdoor sports clothing; 2.4.3. Recycled nylon; 2.4.4. Biopolymers; 2.4.5. Elastane; 2.4.6. Featherless down; 2.5. Waterproof fabrics and finishes; 2.6. Wearable electronics; 2.7. New approaches in corporate social responsibility; 2.7.1. Reduce; 2.7.1.1. Longevity of design; 2.7.1.2. Life cycle assessment; 2.7.1.3. More environmentally friendly DWR treatments.
- 2.7.1.4. Guidance to suppliers2.7.1.5. Renewable materials; 2.7.2. Repair; 2.7.3. Reuse; 2.7.4. Recycle; 2.7.5. Reimagine; 2.7.5.1. Respect for the outdoor environment; 2.7.5.2. Work culture; 2.7.5.3. Sustainability training; 2.7.5.4. Community engagement; 2.7.5.5. Improving production working conditions; 2.7.5.6. Partnerships; 2.8. Conclusion-the need for clear certification; 2.8.1. Trade groups and associations; 2.8.1.1. European Outdoor Groups Sustainability Working Group (EOG SWG); 2.8.1.2. The Outdoor Industry Association; 2.8.1.3. The Sustainable Apparel Coalition.
- 2.8.2. Environmental assessment tools2.8.2.1. REACH registration; 2.8.2.2. Voluntary labelling systems; 2.8.2.3. Nike's materials sustainability index; 2.8.2.4. The Higg Index; 2.8.3. The way forward; 2.9. Sources of further information and advice; References ; Chapter 3: Recent developments in elastic fibers and yarns for sportswear; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Elastomeric fibers in sportswear; 3.2.1. Classifications, physical structure, and chemical structure of elastomeric fibers; 3.2.2. Manufacturing technology of elastomeric fibers.