Handbook of Textile Fibre Structure, Volume 1

Due to their complexity and diversity, understanding the structure of textile fibers is of key importance. This authoritative collection comprehensively reviews the structure of an extensive range of textile fibers. After an introductory set of chapters on fiber structure and methods to characterize fibers, the book covers the structure of manufactured polymer fibers, including polyester, polyamides, polyolefin, elastomeric and aramid fibers, and high-modulus, high-tenacity polymer fibers. It also discusses fiber formation during processing and how this affects fiber structure and mechanical properties.