Plastics and polymers Books

Silk Manufacture in the United States is a comprehensive guide to the history and modern practice of silk production in America. Covering everything from the cultivation of silk worms to the finished product, this book is an essential resource for anyone...

Química Aplicada a la Tintura y Blanqueo de la Lana, Seda, Lino, Cáñamo y Algodón y al Arte de Imprimir o Pintar las Telas es un libro de referencia en la producción de textiles y tintes. Escrito por J.B. Vitalis, este libro es una guía completa y...

Originally published in 1918, this comprehensive guide to textile manufacturing and processing is an essential resource for students and professionals in the textile industry. With detailed information on everything from fiber production to finished...

This book is a practical guide to the clothing industry, covering all aspects of production, from weaving to tailoring. It includes detailed descriptions of tools and techniques, as well as practical advice on how to start and run a clothing business...

The Jacquard mechanism and harness mounting are crucial to the functioning of mechanical looms. Learn about this important technology, which transformed the textile industry, with Fred Bradbury's comprehensive guide. This work is essential for anyone...

This comprehensive textbook provides an introduction to the chemistry of textiles, covering everything from fiber formation to dyeing and finishing. With clear explanations, practical examples, and helpful illustrations, Harper's book is an invaluable...

A comprehensive guide to the dyeing and printing of textiles, including descriptions of the chemical properties of various animal and mineral substances commonly used in these industries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Ernest Pariset nous offre une étude complète de l'histoire de la soie, de son origine au VIIe siècle jusqu'au XIIe siècle. Ce livre fascinant décrit les différentes cultures et périodes historiques qui ont contribué à la production de soie à travers le...

This detailed and comprehensive guide to the chemistry of textiles is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the textile industry or dyeing and printing processes. With extensive information on the chemistry of natural and synthetic fibers,...

Capron de Dole's book provides an in-depth analysis of the science behind indigo dyeing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, he explains the processes behind producing different shades of blue and carmine, and provides a comprehensive...

A comprehensive study of the silk industry, from its early origins to its modern techniques and practices. With detailed illustrations and technical descriptions, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of...

Silk has been prized for centuries for its beauty and versatility, but its production is a complex and delicate process. In this classic work, the author provides a detailed examination of the chemical processes involved in silk manufacture, from the...

This book is a technical manual on the Jacquard loom, a weaving device that revolutionized the textile industry in the early 19th century. Posselt provides detailed explanations of the workings of the machine, as well as practical tips on the preparation...

At the beginning of the twentieth century, engineers and technologists would have recognized the importance of adhesion in two main aspects: First, in the display of friction between surfaces - at the time a topic of growing...

This book summarizes the state ofthe art research presented at the Fourth International Conference on Frontiers of Polymersand Advanced Materialsheld in Cairo, Egypt in January 4-9, 1997. This conference follows the successful...

We both found ourselves working on water-soluble polymers for oil recovery in the early 1980' s. Our previ ous backgrounds i nvo 1 ved the synthesi sand characteri zati on of hydrocarbon polymers for everythi ng from elastomers...