Elastic Yarns and Textiles 1st Edition

Elastic Yarns and Textiles — 1st Edition by Jan Thiel / Thomas Gries is a definitive, practical guide for anyone working with stretchable fibres and fabrics. Clear, technically rich and visually accessible, this book unlocks the science and craft behind elastomeric fibres, knit and woven constructions, and their performance in apparel, medical, and technical textile applications.

Discover how modern elastic yarns behave from fibre to finished product: material properties, manufacturing processes, testing methods, and design strategies that ensure durability, comfort and consistent fit. Case studies and real-world examples highlight use-cases across sportswear, compression garments, automotive interiors and industrial textiles, making the content directly relevant to designers, engineers and production managers.

Written by industry-experienced authors Jan Thiel and Thomas Gries, the text balances rigorous textile engineering principles with actionable advice for development and scale-up. Chapters cover elastomeric raw materials, yarn spinning, fabric formation, finishing treatments, quality control and troubleshooting common defects—presented in a logical flow that supports learning and day-to-day decision-making.

Whether you’re in research and development, sourcing, or factory operations, this book helps you choose the right yarn, optimize processes and predict performance under real use conditions. Its global perspective makes it valuable to professionals in Europe, North America and Asia’s textile hubs, as well as to students pursuing technical textile programs.

Practical, authoritative and timely, Elastic Yarns and Textiles — 1st Edition is the resource you’ll return to when specifying elastic components, improving product comfort or reducing production waste. Add this essential reference to your library and enhance product performance from concept to consumer.

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