A groundbreaking text to the study of textile fibers that bridges the
knowledge gap between fiber shape and end uses
Textile Fiber Microscopy offers an important and comprehensive guide
to the study of textile fibers and contains a unique text that
prioritizes a review of fibers' microstructure, macrostructure and
chemical composition. The author - a noted expert in the field - details
many fiber types and includes all the possible fiber shapes with a
number of illustrative micrographs. The author explores a wealth of
topics such as fiber end uses, fiber source and production, a history of
each fiber and the sustainability of the various fibers.
The text includes a review of environmentally friendly fibers and
contains information on the most current fiber science by putting the
focus on fibers that have been mechanically or chemically recycled, for
use in textile production. The author also offers an exploration of
issues of textile waste and the lack of textile recycling that can help
public policymakers with ways to inform and regulate post-industrial and
post-consumer textile waste issues. This vital guide:
- Contains an accompanied micrograph for many fibers presented
- Includes information on how fiber microstructure is connected to
fabric properties and how it affects the end use of fabrics
- Offers a review of the sophistication of textile fibers from a
scientific point of view
- Presents a comparative textile fiber review that is appropriate for
both for students, textile experts and forensic scientists
Written for students and professionals of apparel design and
merchandising, and forensic scientists, Textile Fiber Microscopy
presents an important review of textile fibers from a unique perspective
that explores fibers' microstructure, macrostructure and chemical
composition.
