False Twist Textured Yarns: Principles, Processing and Applications

by Colin Atkinson

A false twist textured yarn is a continuous filament yarn that has been processed to introduce crimps, coils, loops and other fine distortions along the yarn's length. These distortions give synthetic yarns such as nylon, polyester and polypropylene improved properties such as stretch, bulk, improved thermal insulation and an appearance similar to natural fibres. This important book summarises the key principles, technologies and process issues in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845699335
• ISBN13: 9781845699338
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"