Textiles for sportswear / edited by Roshan Shishoo ; contributors, T. Bechtold [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Textile Institute.

Shishoo, Roshan, editor.

Bechtold, T. (Tamara), contributor.

Series:

Woodhead publishing in textiles.

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sport clothes.

Sporting goods--Materials--Research.

Sporting goods.

Textile fabrics--Technological innovations.

Textile fabrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (291 pages)

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Woodhead Publishing, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Textiles for Sportswear is an important book that systematically covers key trends in design and materials, the use of novel and smart fabrics, and a range of specific applications. The book begins by surveying the principles of textile applications in sport, including design, materials, and production technology. The uses of smart textiles in sportswear are then examined, from intelligent materials to wearable technology.

Contents:

Front Cover; Textiles for Sportswear; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; Part One: Materials and production technology; Chapter 1: Introduction to textiles in sport; 1.1. Overview; 1.2. Developments in fibres and textile materials for sportswear; 1.2.1. Highly functional fabrics; 1.2.2. Biomimetics and textiles; 1.2.3. Smart textiles; 1.3. Design considerations in sportswear; 1.4. Advances in sportswear manufacturing techniques; 1.5. Sportswear and comfort; 1.5.1. Acrylic; 1.6. Sportswear and protection against impact; 1.7. Future trends

1.7.1. Sustainability issues; 1.8. About the book; Chapter 2: Environmentally conscious fabric selection in sportswear design; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Performance requirements of fabrics for sportswear; 2.2.1. Physiological requirements; 2.2.2. The origins of the sports layering system; 2.2.3. Aesthetic design awareness; 2.2.4. Enhanced performance through design engineering; 2.2.5. Novel joining technologies; 2.2.6. More sustainable approaches to fabric selection; 2.3. Natural and regenerated fibres; 2.3.1. Cotton; 2.3.2. Wool; 2.3.3. Silk; 2.3.4. Hemp; 2.3.5. Bamboo; 2.3.6. Lyocell

2.3.7. Fibres regenerated from protein (non-cellulosic); 2.3.8. Down; 2.4. Synthetic fibres; 2.4.1. Recycled polyester; 2.4.1.1. The origins of the waste; 2.4.1.2. The conversion methods; 2.4.2. Early adoption of recycled polyester in outdoor sports clothing; 2.4.3. Recycled nylon; 2.4.4. Biopolymers; 2.4.5. Elastane; 2.4.6. Featherless down; 2.5. Waterproof fabrics and finishes; 2.6. Wearable electronics; 2.7. New approaches in corporate social responsibility; 2.7.1. Reduce; 2.7.1.1. Longevity of design; 2.7.1.2. Life cycle assessment; 2.7.1.3. More environmentally friendly DWR treatments

2.7.1.4. Guidance to suppliers; 2.7.1.5. Renewable materials; 2.7.2. Repair; 2.7.3. Reuse; 2.7.4. Recycle; 2.7.5. Reimagine; 2.7.5.1. Respect for the outdoor environment; 2.7.5.2. Work culture; 2.7.5.3. Sustainability training; 2.7.5.4. Community engagement; 2.7.5.5. Improving production working conditions; 2.7.5.6. Partnerships; 2.8. Conclusion-the need for clear certification; 2.8.1. Trade groups and associations; 2.8.1.1. European Outdoor Groups Sustainability Working Group (EOG SWG); 2.8.1.2. The Outdoor Industry Association; 2.8.1.3. The Sustainable Apparel Coalition

2.8.2. Environmental assessment tools; 2.8.2.1. REACH registration; 2.8.2.2. Voluntary labelling systems; 2.8.2.3. Nike's materials sustainability index; 2.8.2.4. The Higg Index; 2.8.3. The way forward; 2.9. Sources of further information and advice; References ; Chapter 3: Recent developments in elastic fibers and yarns for sportswear; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Elastomeric fibers in sportswear; 3.2.1. Classifications, physical structure, and chemical structure of elastomeric fibers; 3.2.2. Manufacturing technology of elastomeric fibers; 3.2.3. Characteristics of elastomeric fibers: Mechanical and chemical properties

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed June 10, 2015).