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Handbook of textile fibres. Volume 1, Natural fibers /

A comprehensive survey of the natural fibres animal, vegetable and mineral on which we depended for our textiles until comparatively recently.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cook, J. Gordon.
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Published: Woodhead Publishing Limited,
Publisher Address: Cambridge, England :
Publication Dates: 2012.
©2001
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: Fifth edition.
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Subjects:
Textile fibers.
Textile fibers, Synthetic.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Textiles & Polymers.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781855734845
Summary: A comprehensive survey of the natural fibres animal, vegetable and mineral on which we depended for our textiles until comparatively recently.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (237 pages) : illustrations.
ISBN: 9781845693152
1845693159
Index Number: TS1540
CLC: TS102
Contents: Front Cover; Natural Fibres; Copyright Page; FOREWORD; Table of Contents; INTRODUCTION: FIBRES FOR CLOTHES; PART I: NATURAL FIBRES; Chapter A. Natural Fibres of Vegetable Origin; THE BAST FIBRES; Flax; Jute; Hemp; Sunn; Kenaf; Urena; Ramie; Nettle; THE LEAF FIBRES; Sisal; Henequen; Abaca (Manila); Other Leaf Fibres; THE SEED AND FRUIT FIBRES; Cotton; Miscellaneous Seed and Fruit Fibres; Chapter B. Natural Fibres of Animal Origin; Wool; Mohair; Camel Hair; Cashmere; Persian Goat Hair; Llama; Alpaca; Huarizo; Vicuna; Guanaco; Fur Fibres; Silk; Chapter C. Natural Fibres of Mineral Origin.
AsbestosPART II: DIRECTORY OF NATURAL FIBRES; INDEX.

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