CONTENIDO: I. Introduction to textiles - 2. Product Development from a Textile Perspective. II. Fibers : 3. Textile Fibers and Their Properties. 4. Natural Cellulosic Fibers. 5. Natural Protein Fibers. 6. The Fiber Manufacturing Process. 7. Manufactured Regenerated Fibers. 8. Synthetic Fibers. 9. Special-Use Fibers. III. Yarns: 10. Yarn Processing. 11. Yarn Classification. IV. Fabrication: 12. Basic Weaves and Fabrics. 13. Fancy Weaves and Fabrics. 14. Knitting and Knit Fabrics. 15. Other Fabrication Methods. V. Finishing: 16. Finishing: An Overview. 17. Aesthetic Finishes. 18. Special-Purpose Finishes. 19. Dyeing and Printing. VI. Other Issues Related To Textiles.: 20. Care of Textile Products. 21. Legal and Environmental Concerns. 22. Career Exploration. Appendix A: Fiber Names in Other Languages. Appendix B: Fibers No Longer Produced in the United States. Appendix C: Selected Trade Names. Glossary. Index.
