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…provides a comprehensive analysis of the key scientific and technological advances.
Melliand International

- summarises key scientific and technological issues in ensuring cotton quality
- discusses the fundamental chemical and physical structure of cotton
- individual chapters focus on spinning, knitting and weaving technologies
- an essential reference for all those concerned with the manufacture and quality control of cotton

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 fundamental chemical and physical structure of cotton and its various properties. Advice is offered on measuring and ensuring the quality of cotton fibre. Building on these basics, Part two analyses various means for producing cotton such as genetic modification and organic production. Chapters focus on spinning, knitting and weaving technologies as well as techniques in dyeing. The final section of the book concludes with chapters concerned with practical aspects within the industry such as health and safety issues and recycling methods for used cotton.

Written by an array of international experts within the field, Cotton: science and technology is an essential reference for all those concerned with the manufacture and quality control of cotton.

ISBN 1 84569 026 5
ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 026 7
December 2006
568 pages 234 x 156mm hardback

Contents

PART 1 THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF COTTON
PART 2 PRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR COTTON
PART 3 QUALITY AND OTHER ISSUES

PART 1 THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF COTTON

Chemical structure and properties of cotton
Y-L Hsieh, University of California, USA
- Introduction
- Chemistry
- Fiber development
- Fiber strength
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References

Physical structure and properties of cotton
J W S Hearle, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK
- Introduction
- Cotton morphology
- Moisture absorption
- Mechanical properties
- Other physical properties
- Conclusion
- Sources of further information
- Future trends
- References

Cotton fibre quality
S Gordon, CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology, Australia
- Introduction
- Length properties
- Transverse properties
- Tensile properties
- Colour
- Impurities in cotton
- Moisture
- Wax content
- Microbial attack
- Future trends
- Sources of further information

PART 2 PRODUCTION PROCESSES FOR COTTON

The genetic modification of cotton
S Orford, S Delaney and J Timmis, University of Adelaide, Australia
- Introduction
- Advantages and limitations of conventional plant breeding
- The molecular genetics of cotton
- Genetic transformation of cotton
- Genetic engineering in cotton
- Recent experiments and future targets for genetic manipulation of cotton
- Potential impacts of GM crops
- Conclusions
- Sources of further information
- References

The production of organic cotton
P J Wakelyn, National Cotton Council, USA and M R Chaudhry, Internatonal Cotton Advisory Committee, USA
- Introduction
- World organic cotton production
- Why organic cotton?
- Production of organic cotton and how it varies from conventional cotton production
- Post-harvest handling/processing of organic cotton
- Limitations to organic production
- Methods to improve organic cotton production
- Certification
- Naturally colored organic cotton
- Conclusions
- References

The harvesting and ginning of cotton
W S Anthony, United States Department of Agriculture, USA
- Introduction
- Harvesting
- Seed cotton storage
- Gin machinery
- Effect of gin machinery on cotton quality
- Summary
- Future
- References

The opening, blending, cleaning and carding of cotton
C Lawrence, University of Leeds, UK
- Introduction
- Stage 1: pre-opening/pre-mixing
- Stage 2: heavy particle detection and extraction
- Stage 3: Carding
- Silver quality and quality control
- References

Cotton spinning technology
L Hunter, CSIR, South Africa
- Introduction
- Preparation for spinning
- Combing
- Roving
- Spinning
- Spinning limits and yarn irregularity
- Yarn twisting (folding)
- Winding, clearing and lubrication
- Yarn steaming (setting)
- Conclusions
- References

Cotton knitting technology
N Ucar, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
- The development of knitting technology
- Terms used in knitting technology
- Classification of knitting technology
- Weft knitting technology
- Warp knitting technology
- Faults in knitted fabrics
- Physical and mechanical properties of knitted fabrics
- Production calculation
- Conclusions
- References

Cotton weaving technology
I Doraiswamy and A Basu, The South India Textile Research Association, India
- Introduction
- Preparatory processes for weaving
- Weaving process
- Woven fabric
- Modern weaving machines
- Looms installed and weaving costs in selected countries
- Future of weaving
- Sources of further information

Dyeing cotton and cotton products
D King, CSIRO Textile Fibre and Technology, Australia
- Introduction
- General principles
- Direct dyes
- Reactive dyes
- Vat, sulphur and azoic dyes
- Exhaust dyeing of cotton
- Semi-continuous dyeing
- Continuous dyeing of cotton fabrics
- Printing of cotton fabrics
- Environmental aspects of dyeing cotton
- Future trends
- Sources of further information
- References

PART 3 QUALITY AND OTHER ISSUES

Testing cotton yarns and fabrics
L Hunter, CSIR, South Africa
- Introduction
- Yarn testing
- Fabric testing
- Colourfastness
- Weathering test
- Dimensional stability
- Abrasion resistance
- Fabric strength
- Miscellaneous tests
- General
- Conclusions
- References

Controlling costs in cotton production
T Townsend, International Cotton Advisory Committee, USA
- Introduction
- The economic importance of cotton
- Production
- Consumption
- Trade
- Government measures
- Prices
- Future trends
- Sources of further information
- References

Health and safety issues in cotton production
P J Wakelyn, National Cotton Council, USA
- Introduction
- Cotton production
- Harvesting and ginning
- Yarn and fabric manufacturing
- Wet processing (preparation, dyeing and finishing)
- Consumer
- Future trends
- References

Recycling of cotton
B J Collier, University of Tennessee, USA
- Introduction
- Textile life cycle and waste treatment choices
- Cotton sources
- Mechanical reprocessing
- Chemical recycling
- Future trends
- Sources of further information
- References

Nonwoven technology for cotton
G Bhat, University of Tennessee, USA
- Nonwovens
- Production of nonwovens
- Fibers used in nonwovens
- Finishing and treatment of cotton nonwovens
- Future trends
- Conclusions
- References