The textile and fashion industry has undergone rapid progress in recent years. It has become more dynamic and is converging design principles with art. Explored within are topics of extreme significance, such as materials science and engineering, finishing, dyeing, fiber and textile processing, economics of clothing and textiles, etc. Those in search of information to further their knowledge in this field will be greatly assisted by this text. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.