The identification of fibers is important to the textile industry, forensic science, fashion designers and historians among others. Identifying fibers involves

The textile industry is becoming an increasingly competitive environment. Differentiating products by quality is particularly important. Testing can be performe

Fibres usually experience tensile loads whether they are used for apparel or technical structures. Their form, which is long and fine, makes them some of the st

Growing awareness of environmental issues has led to increasing demand for goods produced from natural products, including natural fibres. The two-volume Handbo