UID:
almafu_9960072702702883
Umfang:
1 online resource (569 p.)
ISBN:
1-84569-248-9
Serie:
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Inhalt:
Despite the increased variety of manufactured fibres available to the textile industry, demand for cotton remains high because of its suitability on the basis of price, quality and comfort across a wide range of textile products. Cotton producing nations are also embracing sustainable production practices to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable resource production. This important book provides a comprehensive analysis of the key scientific and technological advances that ensure the quality of cotton is maintained from the field to fabric.The first part of the book discusses the
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Cover; Cotton: Science and technology; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Introduction; Reference; Part I The structure and properties of cotton; 1 Chemical structure and properties of cotton; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Chemistry; 1.3 Fiber development; 1.4 Fiber strength; 1.5 Conclusion; 1.6 Acknowledgements; 1.7 References and further reading; 2 Physical structure and properties of cotton; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Cotton morphology; 2.3 Moisture absorption; 2.4 Mechanical properties; 2.5 Other physical properties; 2.6 Sources of further information; 2.7 Future trends; 2.8 References
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3 Cotton fibre quality3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Length properties; 3.3 Transverse properties; 3.4 Tensile properties; 3.5 Colour; 3.6 Impurities in cotton; 3.7 Moisture; 3.8 Wax content; 3.9 Microbial attack; 3.10 Future trends; 3.11 Sources of further information; 3.12 References; Part II Production processes for cotton; 4 The genetic modification of cotton; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Advantages and limitations of conventional plant breeding; 4.3 The molecular genetics of cotton; 4.4 Genetic transformation of cotton; 4.5 Genetic engineering in cotton
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4.6 Recent experiments and future targets for genetic manipulation of cotton4.7 Potential impacts of GM crops; 4.8 Conclusions; 4.9 Sources of further information; 4.10 References; 5 Organic cotton; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 World organic cotton production; 5.3 Why organic cotton?; 5.4 Production of organic cotton and how it varies from conventional cotton production; 5.5 Post-harvest handling/processing of organic cotton; 5.6 Limitations to organic production; 5.7 Methods to improve organic cotton production; 5.8 Certification; 5.9 Naturally colored organic cotton; 5.10 Conclusions
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5.11 ReferencesAppendix 5.1: The National list of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (US National Organic Program); Synthetic substances allowed for use in organic crop production (7 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sec. 205.601); Appendix 5.2: Guidelines-Some Chemicals allowed and prohibited for use in preparation, dyeing, printing, and finishing of organic cotton textiles (Organic Exchange Guidelines, 2004; Organic Trade Association, 2005a); 6 The harvesting and ginning of cotton*; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Harvesting; 6.3 Seed cotton storage; 6.4 Gin machinery
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6.5 Effect of gin machinery on cotton quality6.6 Summary; 6.7 Future trends; 6.8 References; 7 The opening, blending, cleaning, and carding of cotton; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Stage 1: pre-opening/pre-mixing; 7.3 Stage 2 heavy particle detection and extraction; 7.4 Stage 3: carding; 7.5 Sliver quality and quality control; 7.6 References; 8 Cotton spinning technology; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Preparation for spinning; 8.3 Combing; 8.4 Roving; 8.5 Spinning; 8.6 Spinning limits and yarn irregularity; 8.7 Yarn twisting (folding); 8.8 Winding, clearing and lubrication; 8.9 Yarn steaming (setting)
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8.10 Conclusions
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English
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1-84569-026-5
Sprache:
Englisch
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