Texturising

Drawing on the expertise of both academic and industry professionals, this book details all the fundamental aspects of yarn texturizing technology. From the origins of texturizing to machinery types, process control, quality testing, and management systems, the topics covered in this book serves as a guide to understanding and improving industry practices. Focusing on common challenges and solutions, this book is aimed at students studying man-made fibers and textiles, as well as shop-floor personnel navigating the day-to-day issues of texturizing units in India.

• The subject matter of this book also discusses:
• Types and Advantages of Texturised Yarns
• Work and Total Quality Management
• Training and Education of People on Work
• Wickability Tests
• Evaluation of Physical Bulk of Air-Texturised Yarns

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H. V. Sreenivasamurthy is retired Professor and Head of Textile Department, VJTI, Mumbai, India. He also served as the Chairman of Professionals Awards Committee, Textile Association, India from 1985–2016 and Chairman, Textile Studies in Maharashtra State Technical Education Board, India. He holds the credit for introducing the G.M.T.A course and 3-year Diploma-level Associateship course in Textile Association―which is recognized as equivalent to a B. Tech degree offered by Technical Universities and Diploma courses offered by various state technical education boards. He is recipient of Service Gold Medal and Service Memento of the Textile Association (India) and was also presented the title of TAI Ratna on the platinum jubilee occasion of the Textile Association (India).

B. Purushothama is postgraduate in textile technology, a fellow of Textile Association (India) and Institute of Engineers (India), and Certified Quality Analyst with 43 years of industrial experience in textile industry. He is also a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and a Facilitator for Total Quality Management. He was one of the initial Quality Champions involved in implementation of JRD Quality Values and a Senior Examiner for Tata Business Excellency Module (TBEM) and was presented the title of TAI Ratna on the platinum jubilee occasion of the Textile Association (India). He was also awarded the prestigious ‘Bharat Gaurav Award’ and “Bharat Ratna Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Excellence Award” by India International Friendship Society in recognition of his lifetime achievements.