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This book explains the science behind the use of Synthetic Materials covering the whole spectrum of applications. The book discusses the different uses of synthetic materials, giving the postulated mechanism and models of why they work as they do and the physics and chemistry of performance. To facilitate knowledge there is a special introductory section on background science, covering thermal and mechanical properties and dyeablility. Topics covered include: clothing and fabrics, carpets, rubber composites, high performance fibres, thermostable and fire resistant fibres. Considers specialised uses such as: engineering applications, medical textiles, cement reinforcement and monofils. Readership: Fibre scientists and technologists, applied polymer scientist, materials scientists, academic and industrial researchers and managers in the synthetic fibres area.