Cotton : science and technology /

Despite the increased variety of manufactured fibres available to the textile industry, demand for cotton remains high because of its suitability on the basis of price, quality and comfort across a wide range of textile products. Cotton producing nations are also embracing sustainable production pra...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: Textile Institute (Manchester, England)
Other Authors: Gordon, S. (Stuart), Hsieh, You-lo, 1953-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Woodhead, 2007.
Series:Woodhead publishing in textiles.
Subjects:
Cotton growing.
Cotton manufacture.
Cotton.
Coton > Culture.
Coton.
cotton (fiber)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Textiles & Polymers.
Cotton
Cotton growing
Cotton manufacture
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Chemical structure and properties of cotton
  • Physical structure and properties of cotton
  • Cotton fibre quality
  • Production processes for cotton
  • Organic cotton
  • Opening, blending, cleaning and carding of cotton
  • Cotton spinning technology
  • Cotton kniting technology
  • Cotton weaving technology
  • Dyeing cotton and cotton products
  • Testing cotton yarns and fabrics-- Controlling costs in cotton production
  • Health and safety issues in cotton production and processing
  • Recycling of cotton
  • Nonwoven technology for cotton.

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