Cotton Science and Technology Book

Introduction

PART 1: THE STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF COTTON

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF COTTON, Y.-L. Hsieh Introduction Chemistry Fiber Development Fiber Strength Conclusion Acknowledgements References

Physical Structure and Properties of Cotton, J.W.S. Hearle Introduction Cotton Morphology Moisture Absorption Mechanical Properties Other Physical Properties Conclusion Sources of Further Information Future Trends References

Cotton Fibre Quality, S. Gordon Introduction Length Properties Transverse Properties Tensile Properties Color 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 and J. Timmis 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 and M.R. Chaudhry 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction Preparatory Processes for Weaving Weaving Process Woven Fabric Modern Weaving Machines Loons Installed and Weaving Costs in Selected Countries Future of Weaving Sources of Further Information

DYEING COTTON AND COTTON PRODUCTS, D. King Introduction General Principles Direct Dyes Reactive Dyes Vat, Sulphur and Azoic Dyes Exhausts 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 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 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 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 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 Nonwovens Production of Nonwovens Fibers Used in Nonwovens Finishing and Treatment of Cotton Nonwovens Future Trends Conclusions References