3-D Fibrous Assemblies

This pioneering book presents exciting opportunities for the creation of new textiles through the use of three dimensional textile fibre assemblies. It provides textile industry professionals with a comprehensive account of the different types of 3D fabrics and their associated structure, properties, manufacture and modelling. Particular emphasis is placed on the most important 3D fabrics: multi-axial warp knits and multi-layer woven fabrics. The book provides examples of how three dimensional fibres can be applied in textile products, ranging from reinforcement of composites to automotive and medical applications.Jinlian Hu is a Professor in the Institute of Textiles and Clothing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A Fellow of the Textile Institute, she is also the recipient of the 2001 Award for Distinguished Achievement from the US Fiber Society, the Brussels Eureka 2004 Silver medal for Innovation in Shape Memory Fabrics and their Preparation Methods, and the Sang Ma Award from China. Professor Hu has published over 300 articles and several books on textile materials. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Research Journal of Textiles and Apparel.