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Tables of Contents for Handbook of Weaving
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
ix
Fabric Formation by Weaving
Fabric Formation Methods
1
1
Weaving and Woven Fabrics
2
7
History of Weaving
2
2
Weaving Machines
4
2
Woven Fabrics
6
1
References
7
1
Suggested Reading
7
1
Review Questions
7
2
Overview of Polymers, Fibers and Yarns Used in Woven Fabrics
Polymers
9
1
Textile Fibers
9
5
Fiber Classification and Spinning
9
2
Microfilaments and Microfibers
11
1
Processing Microfilaments
12
2
Yarns
14
5
Yarn Manufacturing and Classification
14
2
Yarn Count Systems
16
1
Yarn Twist
16
1
References
17
1
Suggested Reading
17
1
Review Questions
17
2
Woven Fabric Design and Construction
Woven Fabric Construction
19
6
Symbolic Representation of a Weave
19
1
Drawing-in-Draft (DID)
20
3
The Reed Plan
23
1
Cam Draft or Chain Draft (CD)
24
1
Warp and Filling Profiles
24
1
Basic Weave Designs
25
11
Plain Weave
27
1
Warp Rib
28
1
Filling Rib
28
1
Basket Weaves
29
1
Twill Weave and Its Derivatives
29
2
Satin Weave and Its Derivatives
31
2
Other Fabric Designs
33
1
Review Questions
34
2
Weaving Preparation
Winding
36
13
Winding Process
36
9
Quill Winding
45
1
Winding Machines
46
1
Precision Winding
47
2
Warp Preparation
49
20
Warping
49
9
Warping Machines
58
8
Tension Control in Warping
66
3
Slashing (Sizing)
69
30
The Need for Slashing
69
6
Slashing Machines
75
7
Film Formers
82
10
Lubricants and Other Additives
92
1
Choosing the Proper Chemistry for Sizing
93
1
Filament Sizing
94
1
Desizing
95
2
Cold and Pre-Wet Sizing
97
2
Drawing-in and Tying-in
99
10
Drawing-In
99
3
Tying-In
102
3
References
105
1
Suggested Reading
106
1
Review Questions
106
3
Weaving Fundamentals
Basic Weaving Motions
109
15
Warp Let-off
109
1
Warp Shedding
110
4
Filling Insertion
114
4
Beat-Up
118
5
Take-Up
123
1
Auxiliary Functions
124
1
Fabric Control
125
4
Fabric Width
125
1
Selvages
126
2
References
128
1
Suggested Reading
128
1
Review Questions
128
1
Shedding Systems
Crank (Treadle) Shedding
129
1
Cam Shedding
129
3
Cam Design
130
1
Negative Cam Shedding
131
1
Positive Cam Shedding
131
1
Dobby Shedding
132
20
Negative Dobby Shedding
133
4
Positive Dobby Shedding
137
2
Rotary Dobby
139
13
Jacquard Shedding
152
23
Single Lift, Single Cylinder Jacquard
153
1
Double Lift, Single Cylinder Jacquard
154
1
Double Lift, Double Cylinder Jacquard
155
1
Electronic Jacquard
155
4
Special Jacquard Mechanisms
159
4
Auxiliary Equipment for Jacquard Shedding
163
4
References
167
1
Suggested Reading
167
1
Review Questions
167
7
Shuttle Weaving
Suggested Reading
174
1
Review Questions
174
1
Jet Weaving
Air-jet Weaving
175
44
Historical Development of Air-jet Machines
176
1
Yarn Insertion Systems
177
5
Principles of Air-jet Filling Insertion
182
13
Performance of Yarns in Air-jet Insertion
195
2
Functional Characteristics of Modern Air-jet Weaving Machines
197
15
Economics of Air-jet Weaving
212
7
Water-jet Weaving
219
9
References
223
1
Suggested Reading
224
1
Review Questions
224
4
Projectile Weaving
Functional Description of Projectile Weaving Machines
228
25
Projectile Terry Weaving Machine
253
2
P-Lean Machine
255
4
Operations
259
6
Review Questions
261
4
Rapier Weaving
Functional Description of Double Flexible Rapier Weaving Machine
265
19
``Wavy Terry'' Rapier Weaving Machine
284
1
Analysis of Stresses on Warp and Filling Yarns during Repair Weaving
285
4
Operations
289
5
References
291
1
Suggested Reading
291
1
Review Questions
291
3
Multiphase Weaving
M8300 Multiphase Weaving Machine
294
8
Other Multiphase Systems
302
9
Filling Direction Shed Wave Principle
304
1
Warp Direction Shed Wave Principle
305
3
References
308
1
Suggested Reading
308
1
Review Questions
309
2
Manufacturing of Special Fabrics
Denim
311
4
Warp Preparation
312
2
Weaving
314
1
Terry Fabrics
315
4
Technical Textiles
319
30
Textiles in Transportation
323
11
Paper Machine Clothing
334
1
Geotextiles
335
1
Safety and Protective Fabrics
336
7
Agrotextiles
343
2
Sail Cloth
345
2
Other Technical Textiles
347
2
Carpet Weaving
349
3
Velvet Weaving
352
1
Narrow Fabric Weaving
353
8
References
360
1
Suggested Reading
360
1
Review Questions
360
1
Fabric Structure, Properties and Testing
Woven Fabric Structure
361
1
Woven Fabric Properties
362
6
Woven Fabric Identification
368
9
References
373
1
Suggested Reading
373
1
Review Questions
373
4
Weaving Plant Operations
Improving Productivity
377
4
Plant Layout
381
2
Air Conditioning in Textile Plants
383
1
Computers and Automation
384
8
Technology Support Centers
392
1
Standards and Regulations
392
11
ISO 9000 Quality Standards
392
3
ISO 14000 Environmental Standards
395
2
References
397
1
Suggested Reading
397
1
Review Questions
397
4
Future of Weaving
References
401
1
Suggested Reading
401
1
Question
401
2
Appendix 1: Characteristics of Major Weaving Machines Produced in the World
403
4
Appendix 2: Troubleshooting In Warping and Sizing
407
6
Appendix 3: Typical Sizing Examples of Common Fabric Styles
413
6
Appendix 4: Examples of Temples Used in the Textile Industry
419
6
Appendix 5: Units and Conversion Factors
425
4
Index
429