Volume 40.1 of the journal Textiles Progress, this book presents recent research
on conjugate spinning techniques and developments in bicomponent spinning and
electrospinning. It discusses the properties of microfibers affecting the
downstream process and the processing of microfibers in blow room, carding, draw
frame, speed frame, and ring frame. The book also explores alternative spinning
technologies, such as open-end, air-jet, and compact spinning; weaving and
knitting with microfibers, including projectile, rapier, and air-jet weaving;
the reactions of microfibers to different hydrolysis environments that include
alkaline, acid, and enzymes; and the dyeing of microfibers. Along with
addressing fiber structure by critical dissolution time, the text presents
various uses of microfibers