Surface Characteristics of Fibers and Textiles, Part II

The extraordinary growth in the production and use of man-made fibers over the past few decades has focused attention on the surface properties of fibers and textiles. This volume combines surface science and technology in its presentation of the substantial progress that has been made in the technology related to the surface characteristics of natural, synthetic, and glass fibers and textiles.

Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the coverage places emphasis upon the wetting, soiling, staining, frictional, and adhesive properties of fibers and fabrics, as well as phenomena related to these properties. The book offers critical reviews which describe experimental facts, theories, and processes. Symbols are clearly defined in each chapter.

Among the subjects covered are the surface properties of glass fibers, soil release, stain and water repellence, friction of fabrics, bonding of nonwovens, and the wetting of fibers. Surface Characteristics of Fibers and Textiles, Part II is an outstanding textbook for courses dealing with surface chemistry, the mechanical properties of textiles, textile technology, and polymer chemistry. It is also a valuable reference book designed to make current knowledge on these subjects accessible to industrial and academic researchers.