Published in association with The Textile Institute, this new multi-authored collection provides comprehensive coverage of the effects of mechanical and physical properties on fabric hand--the way a fabric feels. The book begins with fundamental concepts and the understanding of fabric hand, covering the development of fabric hand evaluation, the effects of fibre, yarn and fabric factors as well as finishing on hand, including the mechanical and physical properties. The latter part of the book goes on to cover statistical methods for evaluating hand and a comparison of hand evaluation in different cultures.