Textile Mechanical Finishing [hardcover] by DR. N.N Mahapatra

Home textiles may be defined as textiles used for home furnishing, indoor etc. It comprises of extensive range of functional as well as decorative items or products used mainly for the purpose of decorating homes.. Home textile furnishing fabrics or home textiles consists of both natural, handmade as well in blends for making durable fabrics. Different techniques like Dyeing, Printing, Embroidery, Woven, Nonwovens, Stitched, Handmade and machine made exists for the segment. Embellishment technique further adds value to fabrics meant for the same. On the other hand weaves include plain, twill, satin, brocade, chintz, damask, tapestry, jacquard using handloom, power loom and most modern auto looms to produce wide range products. Information on process, feature and control measures is as such scanty in home textiles context. This book is an attempt to disseminate knowledge gathered by the author over his 40 years of service to textile field in various form including related to Human resources development, creating terminal competency and enhancing business performance. Author emphasized on integration of knowledge of fibers as a raw material for horne/interior textiles. The approach which can occupy significant position in the process control If weaknesses and opportunities associated with fibers, product manufacturing techniques can be removed and exploited respectively in appropriate manner as described in the book. Home textiles can become a more predominant domain in over all textiles