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7026346 
Journal Article 
Development of traditional textile fiber products 
El Mogahzy, YE; , 
2009 
WOODHEAD PUBL LTD 
CAMBRIDGE 
ENGINEERING TEXTILES: INTEGRATING THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS 
329-397 
WOS:000348984200013 
This chapter focuses on product development aspects associated with traditional fibrous products and discusses (a) common performance characteristics of traditional fibrous products, (b) the general relationships between performance characteristics and the attributes of fibrous components, (c) basic attributes of fabrics used for traditional fibrous products and (d) implementation of product development concepts for some traditional fibrous products. Two examples of products, denim and sportswear, that represent the largest share of the traditional market will be discussed in detail. Many aspects of the development of these two products are applicable to most traditional fibrous products. 
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