Abstract
Synthetic fibres form an important aspect of our everyday life and this book provides a very detailed and comprehensive account of the manufacture, test and analysis of synthetic fibres. The book traces the development of man-made (synthetic) fibres from the early attempts to produce fibrous materials from polyvinyl-chloride, polyurethane and polyamide through to the high tech products recently produced from carbon and aramid. It provides an excellent account of the processes, plant layout and machinery required for fibre production. It draws parallels, in performance terms, with natural fibres and importantly considers blends of different synthetic fibres and synthetic fibres with natural fibres so that the best of both worlds can be achieved.