Three-page article about the preparation of leather, and the chrome tanning process. From Siegel of California, Inc.
- https://www.siegelofca.com/view_reference.asp?rid=13
Extensive, two-page article about leather finishing techniques, materials, and properties testing. From Siegel of California, Inc.
- https://www.siegelofca.com/view_reference.asp?rid=11
Extensive article about the history and development of leather tanning technology with vegetable abstracts. From Siegel of California.
- https://www.siegelofca.com/view_reference.asp?rid=6
Extensive list of technical articles dealing with standards, regulations and labeling, testing, procedures and tolerances, studies and pricing of feather and down. From the International Feather and Down Laboratory.
- http://www.idfl.com/articles/
Extensive technical article on cotton in relation to its use in the nonwovens industry. Crop growing, ginning and classification. Properties, chemistry and morphology. Nonwoven production processes and cotton fiber selection and use. Diagrams and tables. From Cotton, Inc.
- http://www.cottoninc.com/Nonwovens/CottonNonwovens/?S=Nonwovens&Sort=0
From Liveabled.Com. Scientific study on the efficiency of incontinence pad materials, manufactured from a variety of fibers, nonwoven fabrics and structures. Authors, Richard F. Edlick, Jarrett Arnette and Thomas F. Henzey.
- http://www.liveabled.com/manual/padsintro.cfm
Technical paper on the unique microbial problems of nonwovens for medical applications. Reviews of literature, technologies, safety issues, test procedures and clinical evaluations. From Aegis Environments.
- http://microbeshield.com/techdocs/Antimicrobial_Techniques_for_Medical_Nonwovens_4B1-F.pdf
Scientific article about the applications of synthetic split microfibers in nonwoven filtration media. Tables, technical specifications, and photos. From Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc. DOC file. Authors: Jeff Dugan and Ed Homonoff.
- http://www.fitfibers.com/files/Microfibers%20for%20Filtration.doc
USA. A collection of technical articles from the PMI, Inc. web site. The subjects are pore size characterization and measurement, and capillary flow porometry for nonwoven fabrics as filtration media.
- http://www.pmiapp.com/publications/index.html
Technical paper describing a study of measuring the pore volume and distribution, and pore diameter size using mercury intrusion, liquid extrusion and capillary flow porosimetry. Authors: Akshaya Jena and Krishna Gupta.
- http://www.pmiapp.com/publications/docs/INJ-Pore_Volume_of_Nanofiber_Nonwovens.pdf#search=%22nonwovens%22
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Meltblowing: A Technology that Produces Extremely Lightweight Fiberwebs Directly From Polymers
Description of a novel system to form three-dimensional molded nonwoven structures through proper integration of a laboratory scale meltblown unit with a small die and a six-axis robot. Originally published by the Textile Research Journal. From Jobwerx.Com. Authors: Raoul Farer and others.
- http://www.jobwerx.com/news/Archives/meltblown%20030203.html
New Process Opportunities for Nonwovens Production
Detailed article about new spunlace and spunbond technologies and machinery. Tables and diagrams. From Rieter-Perfojet. Author: A. Michelon.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/rieter_perfojet.asp
Nonwoven Technologies
Detailed descriptions of the web formation, bonding and finishing technologies in use in the nonwovens industry, including diagrams of the dry-, wet- and air-laid, spunbond and meltblown methods. From Polymer Group, Inc.
- http://www.hpc-europe.com/iWebsite/ShowPage.cfm?PageID=43&mainnavitem=4
Webforming Technologies
Detailed descriptions of the dry- and wet-laid, spunbond and melt-blown webforming technologies, and the resin, thermo, needlepunch, spunlace and stitchbond bonding technologies in use with the nonwovens industry. From Mercantile Development, Inc.
- http://www.mdiwipers.com/Technology/webforming.htm
Wool Felting
From Gleasons Fine Woollen Ranch. Illustrated description of the technology of home made woollen felts.
- http://www.gfwsheep.com/felting/felt.html
Felting
Instructions for making wool felt. From Gleasons Fine Woolies.
- http://www.gfwsheep.com/felting/felt.html
Creative Drying Pulls Nonwoven Line Into Shape
Feature article about the development of a novel combination of a convection dryer and a customized deckle system, to produce nonwovens with varying widths while minimizing product shrinkage. From Process-Heating.Com.
- http://www.process-heating.com/CDA/Archives/bceaec343a268010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____
Carpet Discoloration
Extensive information about carpet dyeing, carpet design dyeing and color restoration, and education about carpet discoloration, fading, bleach stains, and stubborn stain removal.
- http://www.coloryourcarpet.com/Education/Discolor.html
Guide To Ersari Rugs
Part of Barry OConnell Jrs homepage, dealing with the origin, history and weave patterns of Ersari rugs. Extensive collection of links to related sites.
- http://www.spongobongo.com/her9997.htm
East Turkestan Oriental Rug Weaving
Short article about contemporary rug weaving in the Chinese region of Eastern Turkestan. From Oriental Rug Review. Author: Murray Lee Eiland III.
- http://www.rugreview.com/6easturk.htm
Carpet Fibers and Manufacture
Extensive information about carpet fiber chemistry and characteristics, fiber dyeing, identification and testing, and the manufacture of carpets. From the Bane-Clene Corp.
- http://www.baneclene.com/catalog/carpet-fibers-manufacture.html
Antimicrobial Treatment for Carpets: Effectiveness and Durability In Field and Laboratory Testing
Report of laboratory and field tests, and case histories with antimicrobially treated carpets installed in challenging environments. From Dow Corning Corp.
- http://microbeshield.com/techdocs/Treatment_for_Carpets_-_Effective_and_Durability_4E1.pdf
A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving
Detailed description of Navajo weaving techniques, probably dating back to the 17th century, and a review of their social and economic history. Links to related sites. From the Collectors Guide.
- http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa064.shtml
The Goddess from Anatolia:Â An Updated View of the Catal Huyuk Controversy
Polemic article in defense of the theory that the designs of Anatolian kilims are original art of the weavers, and not reproductions from Neolithic wall paintings. From the Oriental Rug Review. Author: Marla Mallett.
- http://www.marlamallett.com/chupdate.htm
History of Linen
Full text of a lecture on the history of the flax plant, and the development of the linen industry and organization. From the Ulster Linen Co., Inc. web site. Author: W.H. Webb.
- http://www.ulsterlinen.com/2.htm
Indian Trade Blankets
Short history of the woollen blanket, which was an important trading commodity between settlers, trappers and explorers and Native Americans in the 19th century. From the Collectors Guide.
- http://www.collectorsguide.com/fa/fa026.shtml
Tapestry, Brocade and Damask
Collection of short articles about the history of hand woven tapestries. Descriptions of the construction and design of tapestries, and brocade and damask woven fabrics. Author: Nancy Kelley.
- http://www.textilefabric.com/site/public/articles.php?id=9
Richard E. Wright Research Reports
A scholars notes on the nature and origin of textiles.
- http://www.richardewright.com/
Notes Concerning Oriental Rugs and Textiles in the Middle East
Extensive compilation of research notes concerning oriental rugs and textiles in the Middle East. Author: Richard E. Wright.
- http://www.richardewright.com/
Stripes and Patterns
Extensive article about the significance of locality and social relationship in textile designs in Eastern Indonesia. Author: Krista Knirck-Bumke.
- http://www.asianart.com/articles/indonesia-textiles/index.html
African Indigo Cloth-Dyeing in Labé
Introduction to the history, design, processes and materials in tie and sew Indigo dyed fabrics and garments in Guinea.
- http://www.tntindigo.com/
A Glance at the Textile Industry in Iran
History and state of the Iranian textile industry by the Chamber of Commerce of Iran. Contains an overview of textile history from 3000 BC until today.
- http://www.netiran.com/?fn=artd(2253)
A Glance at Textile Industry in Iran
History and state of the Iranian textile industry by the Chamber of Commerce of Iran.
- http://www.netiran.com/?fn=artd(2253)
Textile Primer
Short essay about natural fibers as wool, silk, linen, cotton and hemp, and descriptions of the various types of textile fabric weaves. From the St. Ives Historical Society. Author: Kara McLeod.
- http://www.saintives.com/essays/textile_primer.htm
Textile Info
Library of technical and feature articles about textile technology, management issues, materials and environment. English, Japanese and Chinese.
- http://textileinfo.com/
Textileinfo.com
Introduces information related to innovative technology and management, at times unique to Japanese culture, as well as the latest news concerning textiles in general.
- http://textileinfo.com/
Textile Reference Manual
Extensive library of technical articles about natural and man-made fibers, fabric weaves and finishes, and textile applications. From the Costume Gallery.
- http://www.costumegallery.com/Textiles/
The Indulgence that is Velvet...
Short article on velvet and velveteen fabrics, used for garment, upholstery and interior decoration applications. History, types of fabric, manufacturing process and care. Author: Karen Brandon.
- http://www.textilefabric.com/site/public/articles.php?id=7
Embroidery Solutions
Comprehensive industrial embroidery manual, including tips and hints, troubleshooting, materials and machine settings. Photos and tables.
- http://www.coatsddb.com/industrial/embroidery/tipsandhints
Draperies and Window Coverings
Index of an extensive list of articles about interior design, home furnishing, and window dressings, written by Karla J. Nielson. From the DWC online magazine.
- http://www.dwcdesignet.com/DWC/ArticleIndex/nielson.html
Types of Textiles
Collection of articles on the different types of textile fabrics, their history and origin, cultural influences on design, and the meaning of colors. Also, a study of the evolution and changes in fashion. From BharatTextile.Com.
- http://www.bharattextile.com/library/005001.php
Draperies & Window Coverings Magazine Online
Index of an extensive list of articles about interior design, home furnishing, and window dressings, written by Karla J. Nielson. From the DWC online magazine.
- http://www.dwconline.com/DWC/ArticleIndex/nielson.html
Advanced Treatment of Textile Wastewater and its Cost by H2O2/UV Oxidation Process
Technical paper presented at the R 99 Conference about an investigation of various parameters to evaluate their effect on the process removal efficiency of COD and color. Authors: Chih-Hsiang Liao, Ming-Chun Lu, and Ying-Hsien Yang.
- http://www.environmental-expert.com/articles/article314/article314.htm
Environmental Audit and Introduction of Multiple Cleaner Production Measures: Goulburn Wool Scour
Article about the efforts of the Goulburn Wool Scour Company invested in cleaner production technologies, using information technology to measure, monitor and report on environmental performance.
- http://www.environmental-expert.com/articles/article636/article636.htm
Large Savings to be Made in Druer Control
Technical article about the implementation of an accurate on-line moisture control system with significant benefits to processors involved in drying operations. From Streat Instruments. Author: Jim Herbison.
- http://www.fuster.com/pdf/streat/dryer_control.pdf
Color Measurement Methods for Textile Fabrics
Article on the proper techniques to be employed when performing sample color measurements, to allow correct data to be processed with shade matching and quality control software. Author: Mr. Ken Butt.
- http://www.techexchange.com/thelibrary/color_measurement_methods.html
Future of Yarn and Fabric Formation
Review of the technical and technological developments and trends in the manufacture of yarns and woven textile fabrics. Auther: Prof. Dr. G. Egbers.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/egbergs.asp
Plasma Technology for Textiles: Where Are We?
Article about the current situation of plasma technology as applied for textile treatments, and viewed from engineering, method, financial and environmental aspects. Authors: J.Verschuren and P. Kiekens.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/kiekens.asp
Color Management and RIP Software for Digital Textile Printing
Technical article describing the various commercially available software systems for color management in digital textile printing. From the Kimberly-Clark Corp, published in Techexchange.com. Author: Susu Gordon.
- http://www.techexchange.com/thelibrary/DTPColorMgmt_RIPS.html
Barre in Fabrics
Extensive article about repetative yarn direction streaks (barre) in the fabric weaving process. Author: R. Velmurugan.
- http://textiletechnology.bravehost.com/spinning/barre.htm
Clothing that Changes Colour to Match Your Modd
Short article about intelligent fibers, and interactive or smart textile technologies for biomedical and military applications, and their future use in fashion and clothing. From Express Textile.
- http://www.expresstextile.com/20030911/itintextiles01.shtml
Design and Fabrication of Textile-Based Computing
Feature paper, describing the development of electronic patterning of conductive textiles by numerically controlled sewing or weaving processes as a means of creating computationally active textiles. Authors: E.R. Post and others.
- http://researchweb.watson.ibm.com/journal/sj/393/part3/post.html
E-Broidery: Design and Fabrication of Textile-Based Computing
Technical paper about the development of electronic embroidery as a eans od creating durable, flexible and washable computationally active textiles. TXT document. Authors: E.R. Post and others.
- http://researchweb.watson.ibm.com/journal/sj/393/part3/post.txt
Calculation of the Pore Size Distribution of PBI Membranes
Determination of pore size and pore size distribution on the surface of membranes manufactured with polybenzimidazole (PBI) fibers, obtained by thermal shrinkage on the basis of the surface force-pore flow (SFPF) model for reverse osmosis transport. From Osmonics, Inc. Authors: Brian J. Rudie and Thanh D. Nguyen.
- http://www.osmonics.com/products/Page734.htm
Properties of Textile Fibers for Filtration
List of chemical and mechanical properties of natural and man-made fibers used in low, medium and high temperature liquids and gas filtration media.
- http://www.blueskyfilters.com/site/faqtemp.html
What Is Reverse Osmosis?
Description of the reverse osmosis membrane filtration technology for fine particle removal from liquids. Extensive list of technical papers on development and applications.
- http://www.osmonics.com/products/page833.htm
Microbial Control and Sanitization of Membrane-Based Pure Water Treatment Systems
Primer on the topic of dealing with established and potential microbial problems in crossflow membrane systems. From the web site of GE Infrastructure Water & Process Technologies.
- http://www.osmonics.com/products/Page730.htm
Reverse Osmosis
Short explanation of the reverse osmosis filtration process in laymans language. From GEA Filtration.
- http://www.geafiltration.com/html/technology/freverseosmosis.html
Man-made Fibers Fuel Growth of Nonwovens
Report and forecast of the growth and development of the production volumes of the nonwovens industry, and the factors influencing the process. Author: Stan Dobson.
- http://www.ifj.com/issue/Feb01/35.htm
Polypropylene Matrix Composites
Scientific article on the improvements of the mechanical properties of polypropylene matric composite structures through the development of novel glass fiber sizing compositions. Author: Dr. Fabrizio Parodi.
- http://www.fpchem.com/fap_5a-en.html
What Are Composites?
Information pages about the history of composites and man-made fibers, and a detailed description of the composite reinforcement principles. From Composites Atlantic, Ltd.
- http://www.compositesatlantic.com/index_whatcomp.html
Natural Fibers
Feature article about the importance natural fibers may acquire as a replacement for glass and other mineral fibers in the composite industry. From Plastics Technology. Author: Lilly Manolis Sherman.
- http://www.plasticstechnology.com/articles/199910fa1.html
Filament Wound Preforms for RTM
Technical paper describing a new method developed for creating a resin transfer molded (RTM) preform using the filament winding process, and applicable to the production of tubular composite products. Authors: D. DeWayne Howell and Frank E. Roundy.
- http://www.sarcompositeshop.com/papers/PreformSAMPEPaper.pdf
Colloidal Antimony Pentoxide in Flame Retardant ABS
Scientific article about the synergistic action between halogenated flame retardents and antimony trioxide in the thermoplastics industry. From Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. Author: Jeffrey Bartlett.
- http://www.nyacol.com/whitepapers2.htm
Desizing of Synthetic Sizes
Extensive article about the methods and materials used in the removal of synthetic sizing agents in textile finishing processes. Tables, recipes and notes. Author: A. Roncoli.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/bozetto.asp
Durable-press Finishing of Cotton Fabrics
Scientific treaty on the efficacy of polycarboxylic acids, butanetetracarboxykic acid (BTCA), and citric acid (CA) as cross-linkers for cotton when used individually, and as mixtures of various ratios. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: M. Raheel, C. Guo and G.X. Dai.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/raheel.asp
Functional Finishing in the Textile Industry
Overview of the various technologies and materials in use in the textile finishing industry. Chemical structures, and product and process descriptions. Author: R. Breier.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/petry.asp
Flame Retardent Developments for Polypropylene
Scientific study of the advantages offered by colloidal-sized particles for flame-retarding and UV stabilizing of polypropylene polymers and fibers. From the Nyacol Nano Technology, Incs web site. Authors: Edward A. Myszak and Michael T. Sobus.
- http://www.nyacol.com/FRDEVELPAPa.htm
History of Enzymes
Article about the history of industrial enzymes, from the late 1900s to the present times. From Maps, Ltd.
- http://www.mapsenzymes.com/History_of_Enzymes.asp
Guide to Polyolefins
Comprehensive explanation of the manufacture of polyolefin (polypropylene and polyethylene) materials, their applications in industry and impact on the environment, and possible future developments. From Basell Polyolefins.
- http://www.basell.com/portal/site/basell/?epi_menuItemID=b60a367d18b6a60e34a34813a0f034a0&VCMChannelID=6f8669fe7e26af00vcm100000000c53f3cc3____
Applications of Conducting Polymers
Technical article about the development of a new class of electroactive polymers for industrial and consumer product applications. Author: Colin Pratt.
- http://homepage.ntlworld.com/colin.pratt/applcp.htm
Polyaniline Conductive Polymers
Laymans and scientific descriptions of materials and methods to create and workable conductive polymer complex from doped PANi and PCL, for electrmagnetic and anti-corrosion shielding,and semiconductor applications. Also available on ZIP file. From the homepage of Man Sze Wong.
- http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/oltorf/601/table_of_contents.html
Alternative Fibers
From Emily McCauleys home page on global environment issues. Alternative fibers for the textile, papermaking and nonwovens industries. Links to natural fibers sites.
- http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/3260/altfiber.html
Fiber Plants
Short descriptions of a variety of plants which can be used as a source of natural fiber for the textile, rope and papermaking industries. From Plants for a Future.
- http://www.comp.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/fibplant.html
Treasures of Hawaian culture
Extensive description of the manufacture of bast fibers for weaving of fabrics, clothes and home tools.
- http://www.kupuna.com/kapa.htm
Jute
Short article describing the retting, stripping, washing, drying and grading process for jute fibers.
- http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/post_harvest/CONTENTS/jute.htm
How Spiders Work
Comprehensive article about spider basics, structure and growth. Description of the spidersilk spinning process and web structures. From How Stuff Works. Author: Tom Harris.
- http://www.howstuffworks.com/spider.htm
Silk
Article about the history, processing, characteristics and applications of silk. Author: Amy Willbanks.
- http://www.textilefabric.com/site/public/articles.php?id=6
Coir
Short article about the history, manufacturing process and applications of coir fiber. Links to further reading. From How Products are Made.
- http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Coir.html
Remedial Measures for Environmental Sustainability
Technical paper about the environmental advantages of using coir fiber in geotextile applications. Author: M. Sudhakaran Pillai.
- http://coir-india.com/cict/articles/ecofriendly.pdf
Remedial Measures for Environmental Sustainability
Technical paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Water and Energy in the 21th Century, focusing on coir fiber in applications for erosion control, reinforcement and stabilization of soil. Author: M. Sudhakaran Pillai.
- http://coir-india.com/cict/articles/ecofriendly.pdf
The Importance of Wool
Review of the various qualities of wool used in carpets, wool fiber structure, the differences in natural and industrial fiber dyeing processes, and traditional and contemporary carpet design techniques. From the Oriental Rug Review. Author: Stanley Bulbach.
- http://www.rugreview.com/83wool.htm
Llamapaedia Wool
Comprehensive information on the properties, characteristics, evaluation, grading and testing, and the production of Llama wool fibers. Author: Elena Stamberg.
- http://www.llamapaedia.com/wool/wool.html
Llamapaedia: Wool from Llamas.
Fiber glossary, characteristics, evaluation, testing, grading, production, shearing information.
- http://www.llamapaedia.com/wool/wool.html
Fundamental Principles of Fibre Fineness Measurement
Collation of a series of articles about the principles of the measurement of wool fiber fineness, providing a comprehensive resource for the primary determinant of the valua of wool. Very large PDF file. Author: Peter Sommerville.
- http://www.awta.com.au/Publications/Research_Papers/Research_Index.htm
The Hemp Archives
On-line collection of articles on the properties and uses of hemp fiber in industrial applications.
- http://www.gametec.com/hemp/archives.html
The Hemp Pages
Personal homepage on the history, properties and uses of the hemp plant, and the many products derived from it.
- http://www.angelfire.com/co/hemp/index.html
Hemp: Specialty Crop for the Paper Industry
In 1994 a four year research program to evaluate the feasability of the cultivation of hemp (Cannabis sativa L., Cannabinaceae) as a raw material source for the paper industry was finalized. Three aspects, primary production, pulp processing, and paper production, based on an integrated chain model from farm to factory were studied. Author: Anthony Capelle.
- http://www.globalhemp.com/Archives/Academic_Research/specialty_crop_paper.html
Objective Basis for Evaluation of Differences in Fibre Quality
Analysis of the differences in quality and characteristics between male, female and monoecious hemp fiber plants. From Hempfood.Com. Authors: E. Horkay and J. Bucsa.
- http://www.hempfood.com/IHA/iha03210.html
About Hemp
Information about the hemp plant, the applications of hemp fibers in the textile industry, and the politics surrounding the issue. Links to a hemp timeline and fact sheet, a history of use, and books. From Hemp Sisters, Inc.
- http://www.hemp-sisters.com/Information/about.htm
Fiber Wars
On-line book telling the tale of hemp fiber in the competition for markets, capturing all the significant cross currents of the Industrial Age. Extensive footnotes. Author: David P. West, Ph.D.
- http://www.gametec.com/hemp/fiberwars/index.html
Cotton Info
From Curl Bros. History, manufacture and properties of cotton fiber.
- http://www.curlbros.com/cottinfo.htm
The New Textile Technology
Article about new developments in man-made fiber manufacturing and finishing, and their use in textiles, nonwovens and industrial applications. Author: Albin F. Turbak.
- http://www.worldandi.com/public/1987/january/ns1.cfm
Man-made Fiber Specifications
List of technical specifications for a range of common and high-performance man-made fibers. From MC2 Market and Competitive Convergence.
- http://www.mc2link.com/fiberspec.htm
Identification of Synthetic Fibers Used in Rope Making
Comprehensive article describing test methods to identify the various types of man-made fibers used in the manufacture of rope materials. Tension Technology International, Inc.
- http://www.tensiontech.com/tools_guides/fibres_guide.html?spell=US
Chrysotile
Information resource on chrysotile fibers, a form of asbestos which is less hazardous to humen health, and is used in rubber and cement concrete products, friction materials, textiles and insulation products. Safe use manual. List of alternative fibers. Links to related sites. From the Canadian Asbestos Institute.
- http://www.chrysotile.com/
Asbestos
Information resource about asbestors history and physical characteristics, health hazards and solutions, federal application and handling regulations, and training materials. FAQ and links to related sites. From Environmental Health and Safety Online.
- http://www.ehso.com/asbestos.htm
Fibrous Insulation Materials for Microwave Applications
Overview of the types of ceramic fibers used as insulation materials for industrial microwave furnaces and kilns. From Rath Performance Fibers, Inc. Authors: Ralph Grizzel and Dr. Gernot Mevec.
- http://www.rath-usa.com/html/insulation_for_microwave_appli.html
Man-made Vitreous Fibres
Detailed evaluation of the strength of the available evidence for carcinogenity of man-made vitreous fibers as ceramic fibers, glasswool, rockwool and slagwool. Author: Edouard Bastarache.
- http://www.ceramic-materials.com/cermat/education/166.html
A History of Microfiber
Short history of the development and commercialisation of microfiber. From Googalies.Com.
- http://www.googalies.com/microfsa.html
New Developments in Biodegradable Fibres II
Feature article about the potential for biodegradable thermoplastic fibres made from polylactic acid (PLA) in the production and marketing of biodegradable disposables. From Express Textile. Source: Calvin Woodings Consulting.
- http://www.expresstextile.com/20031016/edit02.shtml
Critical Factors in Engineering Segmented Bi-Component Fibers
Article about the possibilities of re-engineering of polyamide/PET pie wedge fibers to achieve a wide variety of different performance characteristics for specific applications. From Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc. DOC file. Author: Jeff Dugan.
- http://www.fitfibers.com/files/Splittable%20Fibers.doc
Bicomponent Extrusion
Feature article about a novel process for bi-component extrusion of core/sheath ceramic fibers for applications in metal and ceramic matrix composites. Author: Gerard Curran.
- http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=624
Aramid Fiber
Description of the chemical structure of aramid fibers. From P. Leo and Co. web site.
- http://www.pleo.com/dupont/nomex/index.html
Carbon Fiber
Vince Kellys personal homepage on carbon fiber. Extensive description of the chemical construction, the various grades, production technologies and uses. Links to organizations, research institutes and companies.
- http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/1320/
Novel Properties of PLA Fibers
Article about the characteristics, properties and applications of fibers made from polylactic acid (PLA) polymers. Chemical structure. From Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc. DOC file. Author: Jeffrey S. Dugan.
- http://www.fitfibers.com/files/PLA%20Fibers.doc
Spider Silk History
Article on the history, development, production and properties of man-made spider dragline silk for medical, ballistic protection, personal healthcare and industrial applications. From Nexia Biotechnologies, Inc.
- http://www.nexiabiotech.com/en/03_bio/05.php
The Principles of Yarn Texturing
Detailed information on the basic principles of draw textured yarn spinning (DTY). Also, false twisting and tangling, and air-texturing and microfiber texturing. Author: Mr. Udo Schweizer, from Schweizer Consulting.
- http://www.polyspintex.com/ups/text01.htm
Weaving with Elastane Yarns
Article on the critical influences in weaving with elastane yarns at the filling insertion and warp systems, and during the storage of yarns and fabrics. Author: E. Wirth.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/dornier.asp
The Making of Fiber Glass Yarns
Description of the manufacturing process of textile yarns from continuous glass fibers. Detailed production flow chart, clickable for additional information. From PPG Industries.
- http://www.ppg.com/fgs_main/esm.htm
Textile Technology: Yarn Spinning
Personal homepage of T. Vijayakumar, offering technical information on blowroom, carding and drawing processes in yarn manufacturing. Links to machinery manufacturers sites, articles, newspapers and magazines.
- http://www.geocities.com/vijayakumar777/
Textile Link Articles
Collection of articles on yarn spinning, knitting, fiber and yarn terms and definitions, and wool breeds and grades. Author: Rosemary Brock.
- http://www.textilelinks.com/author/index.html
Steps in Processing Wool into Yarn
Short descriptions of fleece skirting, and wool washing, picking, carding, roving, spinning and finishing processes. From the Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill web site.
- http://www.blackberry-ridge.com/prosdscr.htm
Spinning Technology Guide
Comprehensive explanation of the Yarn spinning process, from fiber opening and blending to the final yarn testing procedures. Author: R. Velmurugan.
- http://textiletechnology.bravehost.com/
The Effect of Short Fibre and Neps on Murata Vortex Spinning
Extensive technical paper about the Murata vortex yarn spinning technology, compared with conventional yarn spinning technologies. Author: Stuart Gordon.
- http://www.greenmountpress.com.au/cottongrower/issues/231jfcot02/231vortex.htm
Important Yarn and Cloth Parameters
Technical article describing manufacturing parameters and calculation formulae of yarn spinning and cloth weaving. Author: Dr. N. Balasubramanian.
- http://business.vsnl.com/balasubramanian/YarnCloth.html
Test Methods
Detailed description of methods for testing fibres, yarns and filaments, and precautions to be taken for avoiding errors in measurements. Author: Dr. N. Balasubramanian.
- http://business.vsnl.com/balasubramanian/testmethods.html
Hairiness of Yarns
Comprehensive and critical review on hairiness of yarn. Methods of measurement, causes, modifications to control hairiness are covered in detail. Author: N. Balasubramanian.
- http://business.vsnl.com/balasubramanian/hairiness.html
Utilizing PVC Geomembranes for Landfill and Pond Liners
Lecture on the fabrication and installation of PVC geomembranes for containment applications. Author: Mr. Fred P. Rohe.
- http://www.geomembrane.com/TechPapers/VinylTech%20Paper.htm
Facts on Coir: Lessons from the Past
Technical article on the contributing factors for strength retention and durability of coir products in field applications. From the Rolanka International, Inc web site. Authers: Lanka Santha P.E., and Calista Santha Ph.D.
- http://www.rolanka.com/index.asp?pg=coirarticle
GeoJute
Feature article on woven and nonwoven geotextiles made from jute fiber. History. Properties, applications and costs. List of woven and nonwoven fabric manufacturers. Author: Mr. Red Smith.
- http://www.jmdcindia.com/html/geojute.html
Geotextiles Can Be Worth Their Cost in Aggregate
Extensive article about the potential for cost savings, obtained by the use of geotextile fabrics for reinforcing road decks instead of aggregate materials. From Due North Resources.
- http://www.cyber-north.com/geotextiles.html
Coir - An Effective Component for Consolidation
Lecture on a case study where coir geotextiles were applied in the construction of a river embankment as a horizontal blanket over vertical drains. Authors: M. Sudhakaran Pillai and C. Fernandez.
- http://coir-india.com/cict/articles/consolidation.pdf
Coir - An Effective Component for Consolidation
Case study describing the usage of coir fiber based geotextiles in the formation of an embankment as part of an experimental construction of horizontal coir blankets over vertical drains. Authors: M. Sudhakaran Pillai and Christy Fernandez.
- http://coir-india.com/cict/articles/consolidation.pdf
Pattern Wheel Designing for Circular Knitting Machines
General guide for understanding the mechanics of weft circular knitting machines. Re-published on the Internet. Downloadable on PDF files. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Authors: Lester Mishcon and Abraham Abrams.
- http://www.uniwave.com/book.htm