Cotton Science and Technology
| Author/creator | Gordon, S. Editor |
| Other author | Hsieh, Y. L. Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Sawston : Woodhead Publishing Limited |
| Description | 568 p. ill 23.000 x 016.000 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Materials Science 2007 |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation Cotton: Science and technology is the final title in the Woodhead Fibre Science Series. It aims to include a comprehensive coverage of all cotton textile subjects from structure and properties, both physical and chemical, through production and processing technologies, testing and economic issues related to sales and marketing. Cotton is one of the most important fibres in the World. Although it has been overtaken by some man made fibres in consumption figures, with the increase in demand for sustainable resources and natural fibres for composites, cotton will continue to lead the natural fibre market. CONTENTS Chemical structure and properties; Physical structure and properties; Fibre quality; Green [organic] cotton; Harvesting and ginning; Spinning technology; Knitting technology; Weaving technology; Nonwoven technology; Testing yarns and fabrics; Preparation of fibres, yarns and fabrics; Dyeing of cotton and products; Finishing; Economic and cost considerations; Health and safety issues; Cotton recycling. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781845690267 |
| ISBN | 1845690265 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Stock number | 00051468 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |