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Woodhead Pub. in association with the Textile Institute
1 online resource (xiv, 320 pages) : illustrations
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.
1. Carpet types and requirements -- 2. Structure and properties of carpet fibres and yarns -- 3. Advances in carpet weaving -- 4. Developments in wool carpet manufacture -- 5. Developments in textile sports surfaces -- 6. Developments in handmade carpets : introduction -- 7. Developments in handmade carpets : design and manufacture -- 8. Reducing static electricity in carpets -- 9. Developments in the thermal processing of carpets.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
Cambridge, UK : Woodhead Publishing in association with the Textile Institute ; Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2009
Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 87