Friction in textile materials /

Friction is a major issue in both the production of textiles and in the finished product. This authoritative book reviews how friction occurs and the ways it can be measured and controlled. The book begins by looking at how friction can be defined and how the structure and properties of textile fibr...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Gupta, B. S. (Bhupender S.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Woodhead Pub., 2008.
Series:Woodhead publishing in textiles ; 78.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Friction is a major issue in both the production of textiles and in the finished product. This authoritative book reviews how friction occurs and the ways it can be measured and controlled. The book begins by looking at how friction can be defined and how the structure and properties of textile fibres lead to friction behaviour. It also discusses slip-stick phenomena in textiles and ways of measuring friction in yarns and fabric. The second part of the book reviews friction in particular textiles, including cotton, wool and synthetic fibres as well as woven fabrics. These and other chapters also discuss ways of controlling friction, including fabric finishes and lubricants. With its distinguished editor and contributions from some of the world's leading authorities in the subject, Friction in textile materials is a standard reference for the textile industry and those researching this important topic. An authoritative review of friction, its management and control.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
ISBN:9781845694722
1845694724