The Global Textile and Clothing Industry

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Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

Chapter 1: Introduction: trends in the global textile industry

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Developments in the textile industry

1.3 Current challenges in the textile industry

1.4 About this book

1.5 Conclusion

Chapter 2: Trends in textile markets and their implications for textile products and processes

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Looking back: textiles in the regime of extensive accumulation, 1989–2008

2.3 Constraints for textiles in a new regime of intensive accumulation

2.4 Understanding patterns of transformation

2.5 Conclusions for managing the textile business

Chapter 3: The impact of environmental regulation on future textile products and processes

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Globalisation of the textile industry

3.3 The current impact of the textile industry on the environment

3.4 Holistic thinking – a step by step approach to reducing environmental impacts

3.5 Future challenges for the dyeing industry

3.6 Conclusions

Chapter 4: The importance of innovation-driven textile research and development in the textile industry

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Innovations in fibres

4.3 Innovations in textile production technologies

4.4 The role of textile universities and academic research institutes in the process of innovation

4.5 European initiatives in innovation in textiles

4.6 Future challenges for the textile industry

Chapter 5: Strategic technology roadmapping in the textile industry

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Technology roadmapping in the textile industry

5.3 Global management

5.4 Conclusions

Chapter 6: Higher education courses in textile science: present and future

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction: higher education systems around the world

6.2 Education systems of selected countries

6.3 The Bologna Agreement and types of degree

6.4 Career progression in the textile industry

6.5 Conclusions and future trends

Chapter 7: Recent advances in textile manufacturing technology

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Advances in finishing, coating and digital printing technologies

7.3 State-of-the-art nanotechnologies

7.4 Protective textiles

7.5 Bionics, modelling of textile structures, e-textiles and interactive fabrics

Chapter 8: Recent advances in garment manufacturing technology: joining techniques, 3D body scanning and garment design

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Drivers of bonding and welding technology for the apparel industry

8.3 Welding technologies: thermoplastic adhesives and ultrasonic seam welding

8.4 Other types of welding technology

8.5 Opportunities afforded by 3D scanning and 3D design

8.6 Future trends

8.7 Sources of further information and advice

8.8 Acknowledgements

Chapter 9: Automating textile preforming technology for mass production of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Single-step preforming

9.3 Multistep preforming

9.4 Applications of fibre-reinforced composites in textiles

9.5 Future trends and conclusions

9.6 Acknowledgement

Index