Woven terry fabrics : manufacturing and quality management
/ by Jiten Pratap Singh and Swadesh Verma
. – Amsterdam : Woodhead Publishing, 2017.
344 p.
Contents: Front Cover; Woven Terry Fabrics: Manufacturing and Quality Management; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; Chapter 1: Overview of terry fabrics, properties, application and care; 1.1. Introduction; References; Chapter 2: Evolution of terry fabrics; 2.1. Definition and history; 2.2. Classification of towelling fabrics; 2.3. Weft pile fabrics; 2.4. Warp pile fabrics; 2.4.1. Turkish or terry pile; 2.4.1.1. According to weave; 2.4.1.2. According to loop geometry; Classic terry; Fashion terry; 2.4.1.3. According to loop disposition; Single side terry Double side terry2.4.1.4. According to surface modification; Sheared terry fabric; Nonsheared terry fabric; 2.4.1.5. According to end uses; Wash towel; Hand towel; Bath towel; Bath sheet; Bathmat; Beach towels; Kitchen towel; Kitchen mitts; Yoga towel; Golf towel; 2.5. Different component of terry towel and technical terms; References; Chapter 3: Raw materials for terry fabrics; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Selection of fibre; 3.2.1. Absorbency; 3.2.2. Mechanical comfort; 3.3. Fibre characteristics; 3.3.1. Mechanical properties; 3.3.2. Surface properties; 3.3.3. Length; 3.3.4. Fineness 3.3.5. Wet-strength3.3.6. Structure; 3.4. Cotton; 3.5. Wool; 3.6. Silk; 3.7. Summary; References; Chapter 4: Yarns for terry fabrics; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Ring spinning system; 4.3. Rotor spinning system; 4.4. Air-jet spun yarn; 4.5. Friction spun yarn; 4.6. Wrap spun yarn; 4.7. Yarn structure modifications; 4.7.1. Air-rich yarn; 4.7.2. Low twisted yarn; 4.7.3. Zero twisted yarn; 4.7.4. Wrap yarn; 4.7.5. Hollow yarn; 4.8. Factors affecting the yarn structure; 4.8.1. Physical properties; 4.9. Selection of fibres and yarns according to ends use; References Chapter 5: Winding yarn for terry fabrics5.1. Introduction and objective; 5.2. Different process sequences in the winding section; 5.3. Parallel winding machine; 5.4. Yarn twisting machine (TFO); 5.5. Rewinding machine; 5.6. Tensioners; 5.7. Yarns clearer; 5.8. Process control in winding; 5.8.1. Scope; 5.8.2. Approach to process control; 5.8.3. Control of quality of knot; 5.8.4. Producing good package; 5.8.4.1. Stitching or jali on the cones; 5.8.4.2. Patterning or formation of ribbons; 5.8.4.3. Soft nose or base; 5.8.4.4. Yarn sloughs; 5.8.4.5. Wild yarn; 5.8.4.6. Yarn entanglement 5.8.4.7. Snarls5.9. Process parameters; 5.9.1. Slub catcher settings; 5.9.2. Winding tension; 5.10. Performance in winding; 5.11. Control of productivity; References; Chapter 6: Warping for terry fabrics; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Warping; 6.2.1. Direct warping; 6.2.1.1. Direct warping machine; 6.2.2. Sectional warping; 6.2.2.1. Sectional warping machine; 6.3. Warping the terry ground; 6.4. Warping the pile warp; 6.5. Process control in warping; 6.5.1. Scope; 6.5.2. Approach; 6.5.3. Minimising end breaks in warping; 6.5.3.1. Control of tension level; 6.5.3.2. Condition of machine