textile and fiber scientists around the world. Another book published in 1969 by Hearle, Grosberg, and Stanley Backer of MIT titled Structural Mechanics of Fibers, Yarns, and Fabric [17] dealt with many fundamental aspects of the mechanics of flexible fiber structures. John Hearle then went on to contribute immensely to the area of textile mechanics [18–21] from the early 1960s until his death in 2016 at the age of 90.Sueo Kawabata (1931–2001) of Kyoto University, Japan, is another distinguished scientist in the textile field who contributed significantly to the research on solid mechanics of polymeric materials, including rubber, composites, and fibrous materials. In the 1970s, he developed his own system of fabric evaluation, known as Kawabata Evaluation System (KES) [22, 23]. This system was used in many research laboratories around the world to test fabric tensile and shear stress, bending stiffness, compressional behavior of fabric, and surface friction and fabric roughness. Kawabata also developed a technique for performing micromeasurement of the mechanical properties of single fibers. In apparel, cotton provides garments that are comfortable, strong, readily dyed in bright, long lasting colours and easy care. The major drawbacks are dull appearance, shrinkage and poor wrinkle resistance. As the cotton is versatile, the chemical processing technology helps to control shrinkage, enhance luster. Durable press properties may be imparted by chemical treatment or by blending cotton with more wrinkle resistant fibers, such as polyester. In home furnishings cotton fabrics provides durable, comfortable, moisture absorbent and homely environment. Cotton fabrics have been mainstays of bed linens and towels. Polyester/cotton blends provide easy care no-iron sheets and pillowcases that retain a crisp and fresh feel.