Joining Textiles

Principles and Applications

I Jones, G K Stylios

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2013
• Print ISBN: 9781845696276
• eBook ISBN: 9780857093967
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Understanding the techniques for joining fabrics together in a way that considers durability, strength, leak-tightness, comfort in wear and the aesthetics of the joints is critical to the production of successful, structurally secure fabric products. Joining textiles: Principles and applications is an authoritative guide to the key theories and methods used to join fabrics efficiently.Part one provides a clear overview of sewing technology. The mechanics of stitching, sewing and problems related to sewn textiles are discussed, along with mechanisms of sewing machines and intelligent sewing systems. Part two goes on to explore adhesive bonding of textiles, including principles, methods and applications, along with a review of bonding requirements in coating and laminating of textiles. Welding technologies are the focus of part three. Heat sealing, ultrasonic and dielectric textile welding are covered, as are laser seaming of fabrics and the properties and performance of welded or bonded seams. Finally, part four reviews applications of joining textiles such as seams in non-iron shirts and car seat coverings, joining of wearable electronic components and technical textiles, and the joining techniques involved in industrial and medical products including nonwoven materials.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Joining textiles is an important reference work for textile product manufacturers, designers and technologists, fibre scientists, textile engineers and academics working in this area.- Provides an authoritative guide to the key theories and methods used to efficiently join fabrics- Discusses the mechanics of stitching and sewing and problems related to sewn textiles, alongside mechanisms of sewing machines, and intelligent sewing systems- Explores adhesive bonding of textiles, including principles, methods and applications, along with a review of bonding requirements in coating and laminating of textiles

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Types of fabric and their joining requirements

J. Mcloughlin and S. Hayes, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Abstract:

The first part of this chapter describes the most common fibres used in fabric production and how materials have evolved into high-tech smart materials. The second part describes the categories of fabrics, the applications and joining requirements in the construction of these materials into products. The stitches and seams used in the manufacture of these textiles are described and discussed. It is also important to mention that wherever these products are made, the principles outlined in this chapter apply.

Key words

textiles

fabrics

joining

seams

stitches

sewability

manufacturing textiles

high performance fabrics

1.1 Introduction

Textiles have been synonymous with human activity for thousands of years and as the years have progressed, their usage has become wider and more varied. Many people’s perception of textiles is of traditional textiles such as apparel, clothing and home furnishings, such as curtains and bedding. However, textiles have diversified and advanced into areas that affect our lives daily, from automotive textiles to even more high-tech end uses such as smart materials that are able to react to the environment. High performance products for outdoor pursuits such as camping, walking and hiking are a particularly large and important area of the textile market. Materials have been developed from the 1930s up to the present day that are capable of producing high water repellence whilst, at the same time, being breathable and comfortable against the skin. Garments have been designed with fabric properties that are able to save or prolong life in dangerous situations. All of these high performance textiles are constructed using a similar combination of stitched seams and welded joints.

The creation of a fabric begins with the fibre from which the yarn is spun and then woven or knitted into a material. This process is a lengthy one and incorporates a highly developed form of technology. The textile industry began by relying on a range of natural fibres. The invention of synthetic fibres created a new generation of high performance yarns and fabrics resulting in products of very high tensile strength, fully waterproof whilst being comfortable and breathable. Examples of these are given later in this chapter. Figure 1.1 highlights the different categories of fibres.

1.1 Categorisation of fibre types.

Of the many diverse fibres used in textiles, only the most commonly used fibres and fabrics for...

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contributor contact details
• Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Types of fabric and their joining requirements
• Part 1: Sewing technology
• Part II: Adhesive bonding of textiles
• Part III: Welding technologies
• Part IV: Applications of joining textiles
• Index