Abhijit Majumdar is currently holding the position of R. Jaikumar Chair Professor for DecisionSciences in the Textile and Fibre Engineering department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India(IIT Delhi). He has published 145 research papers in international refereed journals. His researchareas include protective fibrous materials, operations management, and sustainable supply chains.management. He has authored two textbooks, edited four books, and two monographs. He is theassociate editor of the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series E (Chemical and TextileEngineering) and OPSEARCH. Dr Apurba Das is Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India. He has wide experience in industries, including research and development and quality management. He has published more than 100 research papers in journals and conferences and written chapters in several books. His main areas of teaching and research interests include clothing comfort, yarn manufacturing, non-conventional spinning techniques, evaluation of textile materials and technical textiles. Dr R. Alagirusamy is Professor in the Department of Textile Technology at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He has completed his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, USA. He has authored several chapters in bestsellers in textiles and possesses several research papers published in reputed national and international journals. Prof. V. K. Kothari is a faculty members in the Department of Textile Technology at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India.

• Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesForewordPart I: General issuesChapter 1: Basics of process control in textile manufacturingAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Process mapping, analysis and control1.3 Statistical process control (SPC) and improving processes1.4 Future trendsChapter 2: Basic principles of control systems in textile manufacturingAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Components of control systems2.3 The control system design process2.4 Digital control systems2.5 Intelligent control systems using soft computing2.6 Application of control systems in textile processingChapter 3: Testing and statistical quality control in textile manufacturingAbstract:3.1 Introduction: statistical quality control3.2 Basic measurement concepts in statistical quality control3.3 Interpretations: critical difference3.4 Interpretations: ‘t’ tests, ‘F’ tests and the chi-square method3.5 Decision-making using control charts3.6 Decision-making: hypothesis testing3.7 Decision-making: significance testing3.8 Testing fibre and yarn properties3.9 Testing fabric propertiesRaw materialPart II: Process control in fibre production and yarn manufactureChapter 4: Process and quality control in cultivating natural textile fibresAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Control of cotton fibre quality4.3 Indexes for cotton fibre quality4.4 Process control in harvesting4.5 Control of natural lignocellulosic/bast fibre quality: climatic conditions4.6 Process control in production4.7 Evaluating fibre quality4.8 Future trendsChapter 5: Process control in the manufacturing of synthetic textile fibresAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Process control in polymerisation and fibre spinning5.3 Post-spinning process control: drawing and heat setting5.4 Key control points in synthetic fibre manufacture5.5 Future trendsChapter 6: Process control in blowroom and carding operationsAbstract:6.1 Introduction to blowroom operations6.2 General process control in the blowroom6.3 Process control in blowroom processes6.4 Process control in carding: control of process parameters6.5 Process control in carding: control of card clothing, wire maintenance and card waste6.6 Yarn count issues and other common process control problems for blowroom and carding operationsChapter 7: Process control in drawing, combing and speed frame operationsAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Process control in drawing: key elements7.3 The impact of drawing on yarn quality7.4 Process control in drawing: common problems7.5 Process control in combing: key elements7.6 Process control in combing: the impact of combing on yarn quality and common problems arising from the process7.7 Process control in speed frame operations: key elements7.8 Process control in speed frame operations: the impact of speed frame operations on yarn quality and common defects related to the process7.9 Conclusions and future trends7.10 AcknowledgementChapter 8: Process control in ring and rotor spinningAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Factors affecting spinning tension in ring spinning8.3 Control of end breakage rate in ring spinning8.4 Factors affecting end breakage rates in ring spinning8.5 Control of fly generation and twist variations in ring spinning8.6 Process control in rotor spinning8.7 Control of end breakage rate and twist loss in rotor spinning8.8 Future trendsChapter 9: Maintenance of yarn spinning machinesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Maintenance of spinning preparatory machines9.3 Maintenance of ring and rotor spinning machines9.4 Future trends9.5 Sources for further information and advicePart III: Process control in fabric manufacture, coloration and finishingChapter 10: Process control in knittingAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Key control points in knitting10.3 Quality control of knitted fabrics10.4 Control of knitted loop length10.5 Common faults in knitted fabrics10.6 Other process control factors in knitting10.7 Future trends: online quality controlChapter 11: Process control in weavingAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Controlling loom productivity, efficiency and fabric quality11.3 Online process control, quality control and monitoring in weaving11.4 Cost control in weavingChapter 12: Process control in nonwovens productionAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Needle punching: process variables and process control12.3 Hydroentanglement: process variables and process control12.4 Melt blowing: process variables and process control12.5 Spunbonding: process variables and process control12.6 Future trends12.7 Sources of further information12.8 AcknowledgementChapter 13: Process control in dyeing of textilesAbstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Dyeing of cotton13.3 Dyeing of synthetic materials13.4 Dyeing of blends13.5 Process control in batchwise dyeing machines13.6 Process control in continuous dyeing machinesChapter 14: Process control in printing of textilesAbstract:14.1 Introduction14.2 Direct printing14.3 Discharge, resist and heat transfer printing14.4 Process control in roller and screen printing machines14.5 Inkjet printing and its process control14.6 Product safety and low-carbon production14.7 Sources of further informationChapter 15: Process control in finishing of textilesAbstract:15.1 Introduction15.2 Instrumental process control15.3 Textile finishing processes and process control in finishing15.4 Process control in basic finishing machines15.5 Process control in stenter machines15.6 Calendering process15.7 Surface raising and pre-shrinking finishes15.8 Finishing with alkali15.9 Softeners15.10 Resin finishes15.11 Protection from fire damage and water penetration15.12 Anti-pilling finish15.13 Other types of finishing: antistatic, soil release, antimicrobial and UV protection15.14 Wool treatment and enzyme finishes15.15 Low-liquor finishing15.16 Plasma treatments15.17 Future trendsChapter 16: Process control in apparel manufacturingAbstract:16.1 Introduction16.2 Process control in spreading, pattern making and cutting16.3 Process control in sewing16.4 Causes of damage to the fabric during sewing16.5 Control of fusing and pressing operations, storage and packaging16.6 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for tailorability16.7 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for sewability16.8 Quality evaluation of accessoriesIndex

Abhijit Majumdar is currently holding the position of R. Jaikumar Chair Professor for DecisionSciences in the Textile and Fibre Engineering department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India(IIT Delhi). He has published 145 research papers in international refereed journals. His researchareas include protective fibrous materials, operations management, and sustainable supply chains.management. He has authored two textbooks, edited four books, and two monographs. He is theassociate editor of the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series E (Chemical and TextileEngineering) and OPSEARCH. Dr Apurba Das is Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India. He has wide experience in industries, including research and development and quality management. He has published more than 100 research papers in journals and conferences and written chapters in several books. His main areas of teaching and research interests include clothing comfort, yarn manufacturing, non-conventional spinning techniques, evaluation of textile materials and technical textiles. Dr R. Alagirusamy is Professor in the Department of Textile Technology at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He has completed his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, USA. He has authored several chapters in bestsellers in textiles and possesses several research papers published in reputed national and international journals. Prof. V. K. Kothari is a faculty members in the Department of Textile Technology at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India.

• Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesForewordPart I: General issuesChapter 1: Basics of process control in textile manufacturingAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Process mapping, analysis and control1.3 Statistical process control (SPC) and improving processes1.4 Future trendsChapter 2: Basic principles of control systems in textile manufacturingAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Components of control systems2.3 The control system design process2.4 Digital control systems2.5 Intelligent control systems using soft computing2.6 Application of control systems in textile processingChapter 3: Testing and statistical quality control in textile manufacturingAbstract:3.1 Introduction: statistical quality control3.2 Basic measurement concepts in statistical quality control3.3 Interpretations: critical difference3.4 Interpretations: ‘t’ tests, ‘F’ tests and the chi-square method3.5 Decision-making using control charts3.6 Decision-making: hypothesis testing3.7 Decision-making: significance testing3.8 Testing fibre and yarn properties3.9 Testing fabric propertiesRaw materialPart II: Process control in fibre production and yarn manufactureChapter 4: Process and quality control in cultivating natural textile fibresAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Control of cotton fibre quality4.3 Indexes for cotton fibre quality4.4 Process control in harvesting4.5 Control of natural lignocellulosic/bast fibre quality: climatic conditions4.6 Process control in production4.7 Evaluating fibre quality4.8 Future trendsChapter 5: Process control in the manufacturing of synthetic textile fibresAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Process control in polymerisation and fibre spinning5.3 Post-spinning process control: drawing and heat setting5.4 Key control points in synthetic fibre manufacture5.5 Future trendsChapter 6: Process control in blowroom and carding operationsAbstract:6.1 Introduction to blowroom operations6.2 General process control in the blowroom6.3 Process control in blowroom processes6.4 Process control in carding: control of process parameters6.5 Process control in carding: control of card clothing, wire maintenance and card waste6.6 Yarn count issues and other common process control problems for blowroom and carding operationsChapter 7: Process control in drawing, combing and speed frame operationsAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Process control in drawing: key elements7.3 The impact of drawing on yarn quality7.4 Process control in drawing: common problems7.5 Process control in combing: key elements7.6 Process control in combing: the impact of combing on yarn quality and common problems arising from the process7.7 Process control in speed frame operations: key elements7.8 Process control in speed frame operations: the impact of speed frame operations on yarn quality and common defects related to the process7.9 Conclusions and future trends7.10 AcknowledgementChapter 8: Process control in ring and rotor spinningAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Factors affecting spinning tension in ring spinning8.3 Control of end breakage rate in ring spinning8.4 Factors affecting end breakage rates in ring spinning8.5 Control of fly generation and twist variations in ring spinning8.6 Process control in rotor spinning8.7 Control of end breakage rate and twist loss in rotor spinning8.8 Future trendsChapter 9: Maintenance of yarn spinning machinesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Maintenance of spinning preparatory machines9.3 Maintenance of ring and rotor spinning machines9.4 Future trends9.5 Sources for further information and advicePart III: Process control in fabric manufacture, coloration and finishingChapter 10: Process control in knittingAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Key control points in knitting10.3 Quality control of knitted fabrics10.4 Control of knitted loop length10.5 Common faults in knitted fabrics10.6 Other process control factors in knitting10.7 Future trends: online quality controlChapter 11: Process control in weavingAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Controlling loom productivity, efficiency and fabric quality11.3 Online process control, quality control and monitoring in weaving11.4 Cost control in weavingChapter 12: Process control in nonwovens productionAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Needle punching: process variables and process control12.3 Hydroentanglement: process variables and process control12.4 Melt blowing: process variables and process control12.5 Spunbonding: process variables and process control12.6 Future trends12.7 Sources of further information12.8 AcknowledgementChapter 13: Process control in dyeing of textilesAbstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Dyeing of cotton13.3 Dyeing of synthetic materials13.4 Dyeing of blends13.5 Process control in batchwise dyeing machines13.6 Process control in continuous dyeing machinesChapter 14: Process control in printing of textilesAbstract:14.1 Introduction14.2 Direct printing14.3 Discharge, resist and heat transfer printing14.4 Process control in roller and screen printing machines14.5 Inkjet printing and its process control14.6 Product safety and low-carbon production14.7 Sources of further informationChapter 15: Process control in finishing of textilesAbstract:15.1 Introduction15.2 Instrumental process control15.3 Textile finishing processes and process control in finishing15.4 Process control in basic finishing machines15.5 Process control in stenter machines15.6 Calendering process15.7 Surface raising and pre-shrinking finishes15.8 Finishing with alkali15.9 Softeners15.10 Resin finishes15.11 Protection from fire damage and water penetration15.12 Anti-pilling finish15.13 Other types of finishing: antistatic, soil release, antimicrobial and UV protection15.14 Wool treatment and enzyme finishes15.15 Low-liquor finishing15.16 Plasma treatments15.17 Future trendsChapter 16: Process control in apparel manufacturingAbstract:16.1 Introduction16.2 Process control in spreading, pattern making and cutting16.3 Process control in sewing16.4 Causes of damage to the fabric during sewing16.5 Control of fusing and pressing operations, storage and packaging16.6 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for tailorability16.7 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for sewability16.8 Quality evaluation of accessoriesIndex

Abhijit Majumdar is currently holding the position of R. Jaikumar Chair Professor for DecisionSciences in the Textile and Fibre Engineering department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India(IIT Delhi). He has published 145 research papers in international refereed journals. His researchareas include protective fibrous materials, operations management, and sustainable supply chains.management. He has authored two textbooks, edited four books, and two monographs. He is theassociate editor of the Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) Series E (Chemical and TextileEngineering) and OPSEARCH. Dr Apurba Das is Associate Professor in the Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi, India. He has wide experience in industries, including research and development and quality management. He has published more than 100 research papers in journals and conferences and written chapters in several books. His main areas of teaching and research interests include clothing comfort, yarn manufacturing, non-conventional spinning techniques, evaluation of textile materials and technical textiles. Dr R. Alagirusamy is Professor in the Department of Textile Technology at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He has completed his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, USA. He has authored several chapters in bestsellers in textiles and possesses several research papers published in reputed national and international journals. Prof. V. K. Kothari is a faculty members in the Department of Textile Technology at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India.

• Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in TextilesForewordPart I: General issuesChapter 1: Basics of process control in textile manufacturingAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Process mapping, analysis and control1.3 Statistical process control (SPC) and improving processes1.4 Future trendsChapter 2: Basic principles of control systems in textile manufacturingAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Components of control systems2.3 The control system design process2.4 Digital control systems2.5 Intelligent control systems using soft computing2.6 Application of control systems in textile processingChapter 3: Testing and statistical quality control in textile manufacturingAbstract:3.1 Introduction: statistical quality control3.2 Basic measurement concepts in statistical quality control3.3 Interpretations: critical difference3.4 Interpretations: ‘t’ tests, ‘F’ tests and the chi-square method3.5 Decision-making using control charts3.6 Decision-making: hypothesis testing3.7 Decision-making: significance testing3.8 Testing fibre and yarn properties3.9 Testing fabric propertiesRaw materialPart II: Process control in fibre production and yarn manufactureChapter 4: Process and quality control in cultivating natural textile fibresAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Control of cotton fibre quality4.3 Indexes for cotton fibre quality4.4 Process control in harvesting4.5 Control of natural lignocellulosic/bast fibre quality: climatic conditions4.6 Process control in production4.7 Evaluating fibre quality4.8 Future trendsChapter 5: Process control in the manufacturing of synthetic textile fibresAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Process control in polymerisation and fibre spinning5.3 Post-spinning process control: drawing and heat setting5.4 Key control points in synthetic fibre manufacture5.5 Future trendsChapter 6: Process control in blowroom and carding operationsAbstract:6.1 Introduction to blowroom operations6.2 General process control in the blowroom6.3 Process control in blowroom processes6.4 Process control in carding: control of process parameters6.5 Process control in carding: control of card clothing, wire maintenance and card waste6.6 Yarn count issues and other common process control problems for blowroom and carding operationsChapter 7: Process control in drawing, combing and speed frame operationsAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Process control in drawing: key elements7.3 The impact of drawing on yarn quality7.4 Process control in drawing: common problems7.5 Process control in combing: key elements7.6 Process control in combing: the impact of combing on yarn quality and common problems arising from the process7.7 Process control in speed frame operations: key elements7.8 Process control in speed frame operations: the impact of speed frame operations on yarn quality and common defects related to the process7.9 Conclusions and future trends7.10 AcknowledgementChapter 8: Process control in ring and rotor spinningAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Factors affecting spinning tension in ring spinning8.3 Control of end breakage rate in ring spinning8.4 Factors affecting end breakage rates in ring spinning8.5 Control of fly generation and twist variations in ring spinning8.6 Process control in rotor spinning8.7 Control of end breakage rate and twist loss in rotor spinning8.8 Future trendsChapter 9: Maintenance of yarn spinning machinesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Maintenance of spinning preparatory machines9.3 Maintenance of ring and rotor spinning machines9.4 Future trends9.5 Sources for further information and advicePart III: Process control in fabric manufacture, coloration and finishingChapter 10: Process control in knittingAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Key control points in knitting10.3 Quality control of knitted fabrics10.4 Control of knitted loop length10.5 Common faults in knitted fabrics10.6 Other process control factors in knitting10.7 Future trends: online quality controlChapter 11: Process control in weavingAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Controlling loom productivity, efficiency and fabric quality11.3 Online process control, quality control and monitoring in weaving11.4 Cost control in weavingChapter 12: Process control in nonwovens productionAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Needle punching: process variables and process control12.3 Hydroentanglement: process variables and process control12.4 Melt blowing: process variables and process control12.5 Spunbonding: process variables and process control12.6 Future trends12.7 Sources of further information12.8 AcknowledgementChapter 13: Process control in dyeing of textilesAbstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Dyeing of cotton13.3 Dyeing of synthetic materials13.4 Dyeing of blends13.5 Process control in batchwise dyeing machines13.6 Process control in continuous dyeing machinesChapter 14: Process control in printing of textilesAbstract:14.1 Introduction14.2 Direct printing14.3 Discharge, resist and heat transfer printing14.4 Process control in roller and screen printing machines14.5 Inkjet printing and its process control14.6 Product safety and low-carbon production14.7 Sources of further informationChapter 15: Process control in finishing of textilesAbstract:15.1 Introduction15.2 Instrumental process control15.3 Textile finishing processes and process control in finishing15.4 Process control in basic finishing machines15.5 Process control in stenter machines15.6 Calendering process15.7 Surface raising and pre-shrinking finishes15.8 Finishing with alkali15.9 Softeners15.10 Resin finishes15.11 Protection from fire damage and water penetration15.12 Anti-pilling finish15.13 Other types of finishing: antistatic, soil release, antimicrobial and UV protection15.14 Wool treatment and enzyme finishes15.15 Low-liquor finishing15.16 Plasma treatments15.17 Future trendsChapter 16: Process control in apparel manufacturingAbstract:16.1 Introduction16.2 Process control in spreading, pattern making and cutting16.3 Process control in sewing16.4 Causes of damage to the fabric during sewing16.5 Control of fusing and pressing operations, storage and packaging16.6 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for tailorability16.7 Quality evaluation of apparel: testing for sewability16.8 Quality evaluation of accessoriesIndex