Published in association with The Textile Institute, this new multi-authored
collection provides comprehensive coverage of the effects of mechanical and
physical properties on fabric hand--the way a fabric feels. The book begins with
fundamental concepts and the understanding of fabric hand, covering the
development of fabric hand evaluation, the effects of fiber, yarn and fabric
factors as well as finishing on hand, including the mechanical and physical
properties. Later sections go on to cover statistical methods for evaluating
hand and a comparison of hand evaluation in different cultures.