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Textiles & Polymers eBooks

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  • Your Leatherwork - With Plates and Diagrams by the Author

    by Betty Dougherty ...
    This detailed and well-illustrated work on leathercraft and its techniques was first published in the 1940s and provides an instructional and informative guide to leatherwork as a craft and an art, written in a candid and personal style. Contents include: foreword - introduction - Materials - Design - Cutting Your Pattern and Material Construction Notes - Small Articles - Handbags - Travelling ... Read more

    PHP584.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Leather Craft

    by Gladys J. Shaw ...
    Originally published in London, 1927. The author was a well known craftsman and wrote several books on design and craftwork. Contents Include : Types of Leather and Decoration Thonging and Making Up, Press Studs, etc Stencilling, Modelling and Embossing Carved or Cut Work, Staining, Colouring, Inlaying, Etc Metal Enrichments, Ruskin Stones, Tooling, Poker Work, Polishing, Etc Historical Note, ... Read more

    PHP430.57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Multilayer Flexible Packaging

    Edited by John R. Wagner Jr. ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Multilayer Flexible Packaging, Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the manufacturing and applications of flexible plastic films, covering materials, hardware and processes, and multilayer film designs and applications. The book gives engineers and technicians a better understanding of the capability and limitations of multilayer flexible films and how to use them to make effective ... Read more

    PHP15,820.89

  • Silk

    A World History

    by Aarathi Prasad ...
    A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp... ... Read more

    PHP1,232.99

  • Protección de superficies. TMVL0509

    by María Inmaculada González Rivas ...
    Analizar los procesos de preparación de superficies, con el fin de seleccionar el método adecuado, según el tipo de soporte. Aplicar procesos de acondicionamiento y de tratamientos anticorrosivos de las superficies. Realizar las operaciones de aplicación de productos utilizados para la protección de superficies. Ebook ajustado al certificado de profesionalidad de Pintura de vehículos. ... Read more

    PHP556.85

  • Bulletproof Vest

    by Kenneth R. Rosen ...
    Series series Object Lessons
    A WIRED 2020 Book of the YearObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things."Nothing's bulletproof," the salesman said. "The thing's only bullet resistant." The New York Times journalist Kenneth R. Rosen had just purchased his first bulletproof vest and was headed off on assignment. He was travelling into Mosul, Iraq, when he realized that ... Read more

    PHP402.20

  • Polyolefin Fibres

    Industrial and Medical Applications

    Edited by S C O Ugbolue ...
    Series series The Textile Institute Book Series
    Polyolefins are one of the most widely used commercial polymers. This book reviews the most important polyolefins, including polyethylene and polypropylene. These versatile fibres are durable, chemically resistant, lightweight, economical and functional. Polyolefin fibres: industrial and medical applications provides a comprehensive review of the structure and properties of this group of fibres, ... Read more

    PHP14,748.49

  • Chemistry of Textile Fibres

    by Robert R Mather, Roger H Wardman ...
    Textiles are ubiquitous materials that many of us take for granted in our everyday lives. We rely on our clothes to protect us from the environment and use them to enhance our appearance. Textiles also find applications in transport, healthcare, construction, and many other industries.The revised and updated 2nd Edition of The Chemistry of Textile Fibres highlights the trend towards the synthesis, ... Read more

    PHP3,104.59

  • Bioplastics and Biocomposites

    A Practical Introduction

    Edited by David Grewell ...
    Series Book 79 - Green Chemistry Series
    We rely upon plastics for a great many functions in everyday life, from the cases of consumer electronics to disposable cutlery, plastics are versatile and convenient. However, with the supply of fossil fuels from which fossil-based plastics are derived becoming smaller and more expensive the need for alternatives is becoming increasingly apparent. Policy makers, environmentalists and consumers ... Read more

    PHP11,364.89

  • History Of Fashion

    by Apeksha Bajaj ...
    This book ia journey through the ever-evolving world of style, clothing, and cultural expression. From the draped silhouettes of ancient civilizations to the bold statements of the modern runway, this book unravels the threads of fashion history with clarity, elegance, and flair. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully researched, this book traces how social movements, royalty, wars, trade routes, and ... Read more

    PHP923.97

  • Textiles for Protection

    Edited by Richard A. Scott ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    In today's climate there is an increasing requirement for protective textiles, whether for personal protection, protection against the elements, chemical, nuclear or ballistic attack. This comprehensive book brings together the leading protective textiles experts from around the world. It covers a wide variety of themes from materials and design, through protection against specific hazards, to ... Read more

    PHP20,111.59

  • Ecotextiles

    The Way Forward for Sustainable Development in Textiles

    Edited by M Miraftab, A. Richard Horrocks ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    This book includes a carefully-chosen and edited selection of 23 papers from the Ecotextile 2004 Conference held at the University of Bolton. Ecotextiles is divided into five main parts. Part one deals with recycling and use of waste as raw materials in such areas as clothing and carpet manufacture. Part two discusses sustainability and eco-design with papers on improved design, use of sustainable ... Read more

    PHP12,334.79

  • Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials

    Processing

    Edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur, Raju Kumar Gupta ...
    Hybrid Polymer Composite Materials: Processing presents the latest on these composite materials that can best be described as materials that are comprised of synthetic polymers and biological/inorganic/organic derived constituents. The combination of unique properties that emerge as a consequence of the particular arrangement and interactions between the different constituents provides immense ... Read more

    PHP11,530.19

  • Vegetable Oil-Based Polymers and Their Surface Applications

    Edited by Eram Sharmin, Fahmina Zafar ...
    Vegetable Oil Based Polymers and Their Surface Applications presents detailed coverage of principles, preparation methods and novel surface uses of vegetable oil based polymers. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art book follows the journey of vegetable oils from seeds to surfaces in a range of advanced applications. Opening chapters discuss theory, principles and characterization techniques while ... Read more

    PHP13,407.69

  • Nanotechnology in Textiles

    Theory and Application

    by Jiri Militky, Rajesh Mishra ...
    Series series The Textile Institute Book Series
    Nanotechnology in Textiles: Theory and Application explains how conventional methods for treating fabrics for specific functions can by improved upon with the use of nanotechnology. Overviews of relevant, fundamental nanophysics and nanochemistry theory are provided, along with explanations of their application in textile finishing, providing a crucial resource for readers exploring this expanding ... Read more

    PHP16,089.29

  • Advances in Braiding Technology

    Specialized Techniques and Applications

    Edited by Yordan Kyosev ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Braiding is the process of interlacing three or more threads or yarns in a diagonal direction to the product axis in order to obtain thicker, wider or stronger textiles or, in the case of overbraiding, in order to cover a profile. Braids are becoming the reinforcement of choice in composite manufacturing, and have found a range of technical applications in fields including medicine, candles, ... Read more

    PHP16,724.49

  • Make it Yourself - Leather Animals

    by Joan Aldridge ...
    This antique book contains a detailed step by step guide to making toy animals out of leather. Accessible and easy to digest, this book is perfect for the amateur leatherworker and makes a great addition to any collection of antiquarian handcrafting literature. The making of these toy animals is a craft that will undoubtedly appeal to and fascinate anyone who has a love of novelty and charm. The ... Read more

    PHP430.57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Applications of Polymers and Plastics in Medical Devices

    Design, Manufacture, and Performance

    by Syed Ali Ashter ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Applications of Polymers and Plastics in Medical Devices: Design, Manufacture, and Performance is a comprehensive guide to plastic materials for medical devices, covering fundamentals, materials, applications and regulatory requirements. Sections cover the role of plastics in medical devices, socioeconomic factors, the classification of medical devices. The performance of, medical grades and ... Read more

    PHP12,485.99

  • Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics

    Edited by William Woishnis, Sina Ebnesajjad ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics is a unique reference work, providing a comprehensive cross-referenced compilation of chemical resistance data that explains the effect of thousands of exposure media on the properties and characteristics of commodity thermoplastics. The two volumes cover thermoplastics grouped within the following parts: - Acrylic Polymers and Copolymers - Acrylonitrile ... Read more

    PHP31,910.09

  • Handbook of Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers

    Properties, Characteristics and Data

    by Laurence W. McKeen, Sina Ebnesajjad ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Handbook of Thermoplastic Fluoropolymers: Properties, Characteristics and Data gathers key technical information about structure, characteristics, properties and processing methods of commercial thermoplastic fluoropolymers in one easy reference. Thermoplastic fluoropolymers have many desirable functional characteristics, such as high thermal stability, reliability at high mechanical loads, a wide ... Read more

    PHP18,770.79

  • New Millennium Fibers

    by Glyn O. Phillips, Tatsuya Hongu, Machiko Takigami ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Looking forward to the future it is clear that today's narrow concept of fiber as a basic element for textiles, ropes and nets will become an outmoded notion. The emphasis will instead shift to new and exciting developments in fiber technology and their applications, exploring such fields as biomimetics, nanotechnology and biodegradability.New millennium fibers describes and identifies the scope ... Read more

    PHP14,748.49

  • Thermosets

    Structure, Properties and Applications

    Edited by Qipeng Guo ...
    Thermosets are a key group of polymers. Understanding how their chemistry and structure affects their properties is essential to their manufacture and use in a range of applications. Thermosets: Structure, properties and applications reviews both factors affecting thermoset properties and how this understanding can be used to engineer thermosets for particular uses.Part one reviews mechanical and ... Read more

    PHP11,521.49

  • Polymer Capsules

    Edited by Ye Liu, Xian Jun Loh ...
    Polymers are one of the most versatile and important materials used for capsule preparation despite various others available. Suitably formulated capsules can securely protect ingredients, deliver them to targeted sites, and release them expeditiously, improving functions and minimizing adverse effects. New polymers are constantly being explored to develop more efficient capsules as they are ... Read more

    PHP9,236.67

  • Practical Extrusion Blow Molding

    by SamuelL. Belcher ...
    Series series Plastics Engineering
    Outline proven methods from planning and manufacture to product testing, this work reports on the most effective means of producing plastics by the extrusion blow moulding process. It supplies data on materials, performance standards and testing methodologies developed in industry with proven reliability and cost effectiveness. ... Read more

    PHP15,706.96