Advances in carpet manufacture /
Carpets have been made throughout the world for hundreds of years. The manufacture of carpets has evolved over time and continues to improve in all areas. This book provides an overview of the developments and innovations within this area, whilst covering the many different types of carpet that are...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, UK : Boca Raton, FL :
Woodhead Pub. in association with the Textile Institute ; CRC Press,
2009.
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| Series: | Woodhead publishing in textiles ;
no. 87. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Carpets have been made throughout the world for hundreds of years. The manufacture of carpets has evolved over time and continues to improve in all areas. This book provides an overview of the developments and innovations within this area, whilst covering the many different types of carpet that are manufactured. Advances in carpet manufacture begins by covering the different types and requirements of carpets, along with the structure and properties of the carpet fibres and yarns that are used. The remainder of the book is dedicated to the developments that have occurred in the manufacture of carpets. Topics include the advances in carpet weaving and the reduction of static in carpets. A selection of carpet types are discussed, including wool carpets, textile sports surfaces and handmade carpets. With the variety of topics covered and its international team of contributors, this book is a valuable and informative reference for technologists in the carpet and associated industries. Provides an overview of recent developments and innovations in carpet manufactureCovers the structure and properties of different carpet fibres and yarnsExamines advances in carpet weaving. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 320 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781845695859 1845695852 |