Bibliografische Daten
ISBN/EAN: 9783866411654
Sprache: Englisch
Umfang: 283 S., numerous figures, diagrams and tables, har
Format (T/L/B): 2.5 x 21.6 x 15.7 cm
Auflage: 1. Auflage 2009
Einband: gebundenes Buch
Beschreibung
The most comprehensive dictionary about knitting, knit constructions, patterns and technology The Dictionary of Knitting Technology explains up to 1,500 important terms from the knitting industry, including 380 figures. The dictionary combines explanations from construction and production technology with product describing terms. Furthermore the dictionary contains a lot of structures and patterns for knitted fabrics: from opaque to filet net, from highly elastic to dimensional stable. Single or multicoloured knitted fabrics as well as fabrics with plain or structured surface are also displayed with its structures and patterns. So the dictionary is interesting for both, technologists and machinery manufacturers as well as designers and for those who are working in the product development. Information about: Machinery and processes for knitgoods production:Knitting machinery * hosiery and body machines * Multiaxial warp knitting machines * machine gauges * latch needle * compound needle * bearded needle * electronic needle selection * fall plate and knock-over sinker bar * elastane plating * positive yarn feeder * weft insertion * etc. Knit constructions and product properties: Warp and weft knitted fabrics * purl and interlock * single jersey * double jersey * tricot, cord, velvet and satin lapping * interlock, overnit and rib structures * plating, pile and plush * spacer fabrics * multiaxial thread composites * tulle and lace fabrics * stitch bonding for composite materials * etc.
Autorenportrait
The author, Dr. Ines Wünsch, born in 1961, studied textile technology at the Technical University in Dresden/Germany. After three years' experience in the textile industry she returned to the Institute of Textile and Clothing Industry in Dresden/Germany, starting her career in research and teaching. With more than 20 years experience in Dresden, Reutlingen (both Germany) and Roubaix/France, Dr. Ines Wünsch is now a professor for textile engineering and product development at the Westsächsische Hochschule in Zwickau/Germany.