Hosiery Manufacture

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, William, M.A.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hosiery Manufacture" by William Davis is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work is part of Pitman's Textile Industries Series and offers an in-depth exploration of the technology and principles underlying the hosiery industry, particularly focusing on the manufacturing processes of knitted fabrics. The book is likely aimed at students, manufacturers, and technical professionals interested in the complexities and advancements of hosiery production. The opening of the book introduces the context of hosiery manufacture during a period of significant development in the knitted fabrics industry. Davis highlights the advancements in machinery and the growing demand for knitted goods, emphasizing the importance of understanding fabric structure and properties. He outlines the unique characteristics of knitted fabrics, particularly their elasticity and suitability for various types of garments, as well as the challenges associated with their production. The author sets the stage for a detailed discussion on the principles of knitting processes, the types of yarns used, and innovations within the industry, thereby inviting readers into the intricate world of hosiery manufacturing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-04-24