Synthetic Fibers In The Workplace

Discusses the science behind the many applications of synthetic fiber material, postulating mechanisms and models of why they work as they do, and the physics and chemistry of their performance. An introduction reviews the background science, such as thermal and mechanical properties, textile properties, and dyeability. Among the other topics are clothing, carpets, non- wovens, rubber composites, high-performance fibers, thermostable and fire-resistant fibers, and specialized uses in engineering, medicine, cement reinforcement, and monofils. Intended to be a standard reference for all levels of people involved with synthetic fibers. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR