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

Front Cover; Related titles; Denim Manufacture, Finishing and Applications; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; Preface; 1 - Denim and jeans: an overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Denim fabric manufacture; 1.3 Manufacture and finishing of jeans; 1.4 Novel applications and environmental aspects; 1.5 Future trends; 1.6 Conclusion; Sources of further information; Part One - Denim fabric manufacture; 2 - Cotton fibre for denim manufacture; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Cotton cultivation; 2.3 Fibre properties; 2.4 Cotton fibre processing

2.5 Spinning of denim yarns2.6 Developments in cotton for denim; 2.7 Future trends; 2.8 Conclusion; Sources of further information; References; 3 - Indigo dye and reduction techniques; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Indigo popularity for denim; 3.3 Dyes other than indigo; 3.4 History of indigo; 3.5 Indigo production; 3.6 Indigo properties; 3.7 Reduction of indigo; 3.8 Traditional and modern dyeing methods; 3.9 Future trends; 3.10 Conclusion; References; 4 - Indigo dyeing technology for denim yarns; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Evolution of indigo dyeing; 4.3 Indigo dyeing techniques

4.4 Indigo dyeing machinery4.5 Factors affecting indigo dyeing; 4.6 Testing and quality control; 4.7 Future trends; 4.8 Conclusion; Sources of further information; Acknowledgement; References; 5 - Dyeing of denim yarns with non-indigo dyes; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 General considerations; 5.3 Options for non-indigo dyeing; 5.4 Non-indigo dyes for fabric overdyeing; 5.5 Modern colouration possibilities; 5.6 Future trends; 5.7 Conclusion; Sources of further information; References; 6 - Weaving technologies for manufacturing denim; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Historical aspects

6.3 Fibres for denim manufacture6.4 Yarns for denim manufacture; 6.5 Preparation of denim yarns; 6.6 Technologies for denim weaving; 6.7 Denim weaving machines; 6.8 Weaving with intelligent machines; 6.9 Manufacture of high quality denim; 6.10 Future trends; 6.11 Conclusion; References; Part Two - Manufacture and finishingof jeans; 7 - Role of denim and jeans in the fashion industry; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Denim fabric and apparel business; 7.3 Soft value of denim jeans; 7.4 History of denim and jeans; 7.5 Social influence of jeanswear; 7.6 Cultural influence of denim work wear

7.7 Denim as luxury attire7.8 Future trends; 7.9 Conclusion; References; 8 - Joining techniques for denim jeans; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Seams in the construction of jeans; 8.3 Stitch types in jeans manufacture; 8.4 Sewing threads for jeans; 8.5 Sewing needles for jeans; 8.6 Machines for making jeans; 8.7 Fabric feed systems; 8.8 Stitching of denim jeans; 8.9 Sewing faults and troubleshooting; 8.10 Attaching fastenings on jeans; 8.11 Future trends; 8.12 Conclusion; Sources of further information; Acknowledgements; References; 9 - Dyeing technologies for denim garments; 9.1 Introduction

9.2 Garment dyeing processes

Denim: Manufacture, Finishing and Applications covers developments in denim products, the denim manufacture process, the dyeing and washing processes for denim as well as the environmental impact of denim production. The book includes details relevant to the fashion and apparel industry, with contributions from authors experienced in the field. Provides a review of the entire denim manufacture processIncludes details relevant to the fashion and apparel industry while also maintaining a high level of technical detail in relation to processes, dyeing, washing and finishing and applicationsInclu

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