Unit 1 Fibers

 1.1 Overview

 1.2 Natural Fibers

 1.3 Manufacturing: Formation Technology of Chemical Fibers

 1.4 Chemical Fibers

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 2 Textile

 2.1 Textile

 2.2 Yarn & Spinnin

 2.3 Weaving

 2.4 Knitting

 2.5 Nonwovens

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 3 Fabric Preparation

 3.1 Preparation Processes

 3.2 Desizing

 3.3 Scouring

 3.4 Bleaching

 3.5 Mercerizing

 3.6 Singeing

 3.7 Carbonizing of Wool

 3.8 Heat Setting

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 4 Color

 4.1 Physics of Color

 4.2 Color Perception

 4.3 Primary Color

 4.4 Secondary Color

 4.5 Tertiary Color

 4.6 Useful Information

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 5 Dye Chemistry

 5.1 Dyes & Dyeing

 5.2 Acid Dye

 5.3 Direct Dye

 5.4 Disperse Dye

 5.5 Reactive Dye

 5.6 Vat Dye

 5.7 Sulfur Dye

 5.8 Cationic Dyes

 5.9 Optical Brightener

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 6 Dyeing machinery

 6.1 Stock Dyeing

 6.2 Yarn Dyeing

 6.3 Piece Dyeing

 6.4 Garment Dyeing

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 7 Printing

 7.1 Overview

 7.2 Roller Printing

 7.3 Flat-screen Printing

 7.4 Rotary-screen Printing

 7.5 Pigment Printing

 7.6 Transfer Printing

 7.7 Digital Printing

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 8 Fabric Finishing

 8.1 Mechanical Finishing

 8.2 Durable Press Finishes

 8.3 Hand Modification

 8.4 Repellent Finishes

 8.5 Soil-Release Finishes

 8.6 Flame Retardant Finishes

 8.7 Antipill Fabric Finishing

 8.8 Antistatic Finishes

 References

 Further Readings

Unit 9 Fashion Engineering

 9.1 Fashion Design

 9.2 Pattern

 9.3 Fashion Manufacture

 9.4 Functions of Clothing

 9.5 Clothing Maintenance

 Reference

 Further Readings

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