DR HUGH GONG

Reader, Yarn and Nonwovens Technology

BSc, Mechanical Engineering
Dong Hua University
Shanghai, China

PhD, Textile Technology
University of Manchester
UK

 

Email:

Hugh.Gong@manchester.ac.uk

 

 


3D Nonwoven Samples

 

 

 

 

The KES-FB system measures mechanical and surface properties of thin materials such as fabrics, paper and films at load levels typical of normal handling and end-use applications. A full set of results uniquely defines the characteristics of a material like a "fingerprint". This fingerprint can then be used for objectively evaluating material performances such as softness, touch, performance in clothing making up and wear, and for product development and process control.

 

 

Tensile Tester

 

Bending Tester

 

Compression Tester

 

Surface Tester

 

Teaching:
My expertise is in the properties and behaviour of fibres, yarns and fabrics, and also yarn and nonwovens manufacturing technology. My main teaching is related to yarn and nonwovens production technology and quality control both for BSc and MSc programmes.

Research Interests:
Yarn technology, nonwovens, yarn and fabric properties and performances, textile composites, nanofibre materials.

Principle investigator of EPSRC projects on 3D nonwovens, carbon fibre composite recycling and remanufacturing; DTI project on 3D nonwovens; Innovate UK project on process Control System for Steel Fibre Production Using Melt Overflow.

Co-investigator of EPSRC project on fabric performance engineering and European Commission project on Technological and Multifunctional Composites for application in Aircraft Interior and Secondary Structures (ECO-COMPASS).

Collaborative research is also conducted with Coats on fabric aesthetic properties and fabric performance in clothing. The fabric research centre is fully sponsored by Coats.

Please follow this link for more information on a recent collaborative Research with Shinshu University, Japan

Consultancy Services:

  • Fabric property evaluation (KES/FAST-see left), yarn and nonwovens manufacture.

 

Publications details are available from:

https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/hugh.gong/publications/