Joining Textiles

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Chapter 1: Types of fabric and their joining requirements</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 The main types of natural fibre</p> <p>1.3 Synthetic fibres</p> <p>1.4 High performance fibres</p> <p>1.5 The process of creating fabrics from fibres</p> <p>1.6 Woven fabric structures</p> <p>1.7 Knitted fabric structures</p> <p>1.8 Non-woven fabrics</p> <p>1.9 Joining fabrics: seams and stitches</p> <p>1.10 Stitching in practice: the case of high performance fabrics</p> <p>1.11 Alternative methods of joining fabrics: welded seams</p> <p>1.12 Ultrasonic welding</p> <p>1.13 Conclusions</p> <p>1.14 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Part 1: Sewing technology</p> <p>Chapter 2: The mechanics of stitching</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 The principles of stitching</p> <p>2.3 Conclusion</p> <p>2.5 Appendix: nomenclature and notation</p> <p>Chapter 3: The sewing of textiles</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Types of sewing machine</p> <p>3.3 Machine feeding systems</p> <p>3.4 Machine settings and sewing quality</p> <p>3.5 Needle size and point type</p> <p>3.6 Stitch classification and applications</p> <p>3.7 Seam classification and applications</p> <p>3.8 Sewing threads</p> <p>3.9 Seaming quality problems</p> <p>3.10 Seam pucker: causes and prevention</p> <p>3.11 Thread breakage: causes and prevention</p> <p>3.12 Needle breakage</p> <p>3.13 Slipped/missed stitching: causes and prevention</p> <p>3.14 Uneven seams: causes and prevention</p> <p>3.15 Comparing welded and sewn seams</p> <p>3.16 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 4: Mechanisms of sewing machines</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 The evolution of the sewing machine</p> <p>4.3 Machine categorisation</p> <p>4.4 Integrated stitching unit (ISU)</p> <p>4.5 Types of motors used in sewing machines</p> <p>4.6 Three-thread overlock with a microprocessor</p> <p>4.7 Mechanised sewing machines</p> <p>4.8 Semi-automatic machines, automated workstations and transfer lines</p> <p>4.9 Advantages and limitations of machine automation</p> <p>4.10 Computer numerical control (CNC)</p> <p>4.11 Achieving fully automated apparel manufacture through the application of robotics</p> <p>4.12 Conclusion</p> <p>4.13 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 5: Problems relating to sewing</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Seam elasticity</p> <p>5.3 Seam failure</p> <p>5.4 Seam problems related to material feeding</p> <p>5.5 Problems in stitch formation</p> <p>5.6 Seam pucker and other surface distortions</p> <p>5.7 Future trends</p> <p>5.8 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 6: The quality and performance of sewn seams</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 Seam strength</p> <p>6.3 Seam extensibility and recovery</p> <p>6.4 Seam puckering</p> <p>6.5 Seam slippage</p> <p>6.6 Drape and bending</p> <p>6.7 Seam grinning/gaping</p> <p>6.8 Barrier properties of seams</p> <p>6.9 Flame retardancy of seams</p> <p>6.10 Degradation/damage of seams</p> <p>6.11 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 7: Intelligent sewing systems for garment automation and robotics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Developments in the automation of sewing</p> <p>7.3 Operational principles of the intelligent sewability environment (ISE)</p> <p>7.4 Conclusions</p> <p>Part II: Adhesive bonding of textiles</p> <p>Chapter 8: Adhesive bonding of textiles: principles, types of adhesive and methods of use</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction to adhesives in the textile industry</p> <p>8.2 Reasons for the success and failure of adhesives</p> <p>8.3 Classification of adhesives used in textile applications</p> <p>8.4 Bonding processes</p> <p>8.5 Trends in adhesive types</p> <p>Chapter 9: Adhesive bonding of textiles: applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction: textiles and adhesive joining</p> <p>9.2 Adhesives and adhesive applications</p> <p>9.3 Properties achieved by adhesive joining</p> <p>9.4 Examples of adhesive use</p> <p>9.5 Future trends</p> <p>9.6 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 10: Bonding requirements in coating and laminating of textiles</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction</p> <p>10.2 Materials and adhesives in coating and laminating</p> <p>10.3 Coating process</p> <p>10.4 Laminating process</p> <p>10.5 Properties and applications of coated and laminated fabrics</p> <p>10.6 Conclusion</p> <p>Part III: Welding technologies</p> <p>Chapter 11: The use of heat sealing, hot air and hot wedge to join textile materials</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Heat sealing of textiles: introduction</p> <p>11.2 Equipment for heat sealing</p> <p>11.3 Factors affecting the quality of heat sealing</p> <p>11.4 Applications of heat sealing in textiles</p> <p>11.5 Hot air wedge and hot wedge welding of textiles: introduction</p> <p>11.6 Equipment for hot air/wedge welding</p> <p>11.7 Factors affecting the quality of hot air/wedge welding</p> <p>11.8 Applications of hot air/wedge welding in textiles</p> <p>Chapter 12: Ultrasonic and dielectric welding of textiles</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Ultrasonic welding: an introduction</p> <p>12.2 Equipment for ultrasonic welding</p> <p>12.3 Factors affecting the quality of ultrasonic welding</p> <p>12.4 Applications of ultrasonic welding in textiles</p> <p>12.5 Dielectric welding: an introduction</p> <p>12.6 Equipment for dielectric welding</p> <p>12.7 Factors affecting the quality of dielectric welding</p> <p>12.8 Applications of dielectric welding</p> <p>Chapter 13: Laser seaming of fabrics</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 The laser welding process</p> <p>13.3 The main processing parameters in laser welding and their effects</p> <p>13.4 Equipment in laser welding</p> <p>13.5 Textile materials that can be laser welded</p> <p>13.6 Joint designs in laser welding</p> <p>13.7 Monitoring and quality control in laser welding</p> <p>13.8 Comparison between stitched and laser welded seams</p> <p>13.9 Applications of laser welding</p> <p>13.10 Future trends</p> <p>Chapter 14: Properties and performance of welded or bonded seams</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Performance properties of seams</p> <p>14.3 Quality evaluation of welded or bonded seams</p> <p>14.4 Conclusion</p> <p>Part IV: Applications of joining textiles</p> <p>Chapter 15: The appearance of seams in non-iron shirts</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>15.1 Introduction</p> <p>15.2 Wrinkle-free fabrics</p> <p>15.3 Non-iron shirts and seam pucker</p> <p>15.4 Interlinings as sewing aids</p> <p>15.5 The stitching of non-iron shirts</p> <p>15.6 Discussion and conclusion</p> <p>15.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>15.8 Appendix: key terms and definitions</p> <p>Chapter 16: Seams in car seat coverings: properties and performance</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>16.1 Introduction</p> <p>16.2 Materials and machines for sewing car seat covers</p> <p>16.3 Influence of the seam on materials for making car seat covers</p> <p>16.4 Seaming problems in car seat covers and their solution</p> <p>16.5 Future trends</p> <p>16.6 Conclusions</p> <p>16.7 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 17: Joining of wearable electronic components</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>17.1 Introduction</p> <p>17.2 Conducting fibres</p> <p>17.3 Conducting yarns</p> <p>17.4 Fabrics and composites</p> <p>17.5 Connecting technologies</p> <p>17.6 Requirements of electronic interconnects</p> <p>17.7 Applications</p> <p>17.8 Future trends</p> <p>17.9 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>17.10 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 18: Joining of technical textiles with stringent seam demands</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>18.1 Introduction</p> <p>18.2 Joining techniques for textiles with stringent seam demands</p> <p>18.3 Applications of stringent seams in technical textiles</p> <p>18.4 Future trends</p> <p>18.5 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>18.6 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 19: Nonwoven materials and joining techniques</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>19.1 Introduction</p> <p>19.2 Principles of nonwovens</p> <p>19.3 Raw materials</p> <p>19.4 Web formation technology</p> <p>19.5 Web bonding technology</p> <p>19.6 Nonwoven fabric finishing</p> <p>19.7 Techniques for joining nonwoven materials</p> <p>19.8 Future trends in the nonwoven market</p> <p>19.9 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 20: Epilogue: joining textiles</p> <p>Index</p>