This is a comprehensive book that provides a comprehensive coverage of the
chemical analysis procedure for a broad range of textiles. It aims to introduce
fundamental chemical concepts and rudimentary procedures, while balancing the
content between the theoretical and practical. Contributors include professors,
material researchers and textile analysts from Britain, Germany, Canada and the
United States of America. The opening chapter introduces fibers and yarn
identification and is followed by nine separate chapters discussing different
chemical analyses with regard to textiles, which include leather, textile wet
processes, fibre finishes, coatings, performance related tests, wastewater, and
dyes and pigments.