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Author:   Roshan Shishoo (Shishoo Consulting, Sweden)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Volume:   135
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.490kg
ISBN:  

9781845699390

ISBN 10:   1845699394
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   18 July 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Contributor contact details Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles Chapter 1: Introduction: trends in the global textile industry Abstract: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Developments in the textile industry 1.3 Current challenges in the textile industry 1.4 About this book 1.5 Conclusion Chapter 2: Trends in textile markets and their implications for textile products and processes Abstract: 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Looking back: textiles in the regime of extensive accumulation, 1989–2008 2.3 Constraints for textiles in a new regime of intensive accumulation 2.4 Understanding patterns of transformation 2.5 Conclusions for managing the textile business Chapter 3: The impact of environmental regulation on future textile products and processes Abstract: 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Globalisation of the textile industry 3.3 The current impact of the textile industry on the environment 3.4 Holistic thinking – a step by step approach to reducing environmental impacts 3.5 Future challenges for the dyeing industry 3.6 Conclusions Chapter 4: The importance of innovation-driven textile research and development in the textile industry Abstract: 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Innovations in fibres 4.3 Innovations in textile production technologies 4.4 The role of textile universities and academic research institutes in the process of innovation 4.5 European initiatives in innovation in textiles 4.6 Future challenges for the textile industry Chapter 5: Strategic technology roadmapping in the textile industry Abstract: 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Technology roadmapping in the textile industry 5.3 Global management 5.4 Conclusions Chapter 6: Higher education courses in textile science: present and future Abstract: 6.1 Introduction: higher education systems around the world 6.2 Education systems of selected countries 6.3 The Bologna Agreement and types of degree 6.4 Career progression in the textile industry 6.5 Conclusions and future trends Chapter 7: Recent advances in textile manufacturing technology Abstract: 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Advances in finishing, coating and digital printing technologies 7.3 State-of-the-art nanotechnologies 7.4 Protective textiles 7.5 Bionics, modelling of textile structures, e-textiles and interactive fabrics Chapter 8: Recent advances in garment manufacturing technology: joining techniques, 3D body scanning and garment design Abstract: 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Drivers of bonding and welding technology for the apparel industry 8.3 Welding technologies: thermoplastic adhesives and ultrasonic seam welding 8.4 Other types of welding technology 8.5 Opportunities afforded by 3D scanning and 3D design 8.6 Future trends 8.7 Sources of further information and advice 8.8 Acknowledgements Chapter 9: Automating textile preforming technology for mass production of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites Abstract: 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Single-step preforming 9.3 Multistep preforming 9.4 Applications of fibre-reinforced composites in textiles 9.5 Future trends and conclusions 9.6 Acknowledgement Index

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Professor Roshan Shishoo is Director of Shishoo Consulting, Sweden, and former Director of the Swedish Institute for Polymers and Fibres (IFP). A Honorary Fellow of the Textile Institute, he has over 40 years' experience in textile research and development, and is an active member of many scientific organisations and committees.

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