Textiles

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Preface

In the following pages practically the whole range of Textiles comes under review, with the -exception of certain very special branches, such as Trimmings, Hose-pipings, Beltings, etc. It is hardly to be expected that such a wide field can be satisfactorily covered by one writer, however well he may have been trained and whatever may have been his opportunities of gaining practical experience and insight. Thus, although I alone am responsible for the great bulk of the work, special chapters by recognised authorities have been introduced. Professor Gardner is responsible for the chapters on " The Mercerized and Artificial Fibres " and " Dyeing " ; Mr. E. Snow for the chapter on " Silk Throwing and Spinning"; Mr. W. H. Cook for the chapter on " The Cotton Industry " ; and Professor Bradbury for the chapter on " The Linen Industry." That these chapters add much to the practical value of the treatise will at once be conceded.

The authors hope that this work may prove of value to those who require extensive but accurate information on the whole range of the Textile Industries ; that the vi PBEFACE

technicalities dealt with, in the work will serve well the practical man in his every-day difficulties ; and finally that the student desiring an all-round knowledge upon which to soundly base his later special knowledge will here find that which he seeks.

Aldeed F. Barker.

The Technical College, Bradford, February 16th, 1910.

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