Textiles and Nonwovens

Estimating the Concentration of Sediment-Laden Runoff from Hillslopes Estimating the Concentration of Sediment-Laden Runoff from Hillslopes- Technical paper presenting a method for estimating sediment concentration of rainfall-induced runoff from hi… Geotextile Sand Container Mattress (GSCM) Liner for Temporary River Diversion Channels Geotextile Sand Container Mattress (GSCM) Liner for Temporary River Diversion Channels- Technical paper presenting the design approach, adoption of design for different soil condi… Geosynthetics Geosynthetics- Short paper about the applications of geotechnical products in the construction of roadways, airports, railways and waterways. Authors: Ryan R. Burg and L. David Su… In-Situ Behaviour of Geosynthetically Stabilized Flexible Pavement In-Situ Behaviour of Geosynthetically Stabilized Flexible Pavement- Master of Science thesis on the results of falling weight deflectometer (FWD) tests performed on prepared pavem… Basic Geosynthetics: A Guide to Best Practices in Forest Engineering Basic Geosynthetics: A Guide to Best Practices in Forest Engineering- Recommendations for best practices in the application of geosynthetics in forest and civil engineering, based… Geosynthetics in Dams Geosynthetics in Dams- Lecture notes reviewing geosynthetic applications in dams according to performed functions, i.e. barrier to fluid, drainage, geomembrane protection, filtrat… Cotton History Cotton History- Information resource on the history of cotton, including links to cotton spinning, weaving, dyeing and printing, the Industrial Revolution, and cotton production a… Plant Cultures - Cotton Plant Cultures - Cotton- Information about the plant profile, history, production and trade of cotton fiber and by-products in textiles, food and medicine. From Plant Cultures. King Cotton In The Civil War King Cotton In The Civil War- The story of cotton and its importance during the American Civil War. From Shotgun's Home of the American Civil War. Spinning the Web Spinning the Web- Manchester Library and Information Service led New Opportunities Fund internet project, presenting the history and development of the cotton industry, and the im… Silk Production in the 17th Century Silk Production in the 17th Century- History of the development of the silk trade. Description of sericulture, and the properties of silk fiber and cloth. From Jamestown Historic … Northampton Silk Project Northampton Silk Project- Community wide effort to uncover, understand and convey the story of mulberry silk in Northampton, Massachusetts, and its place in the history of silk th… Mohair - The Diamond Fiber Mohair - The Diamond Fiber- The history of mohair and angora fiber uses and goat breeding, from biblical times to the present day. From the Singing Falls web site. Cotton - A History Cotton - A History- Collection of short narratives about the history of cotton, from pre-history to the present, in trade and industry, and its role in slavery and African culture… A Short Cultural History of Linen A Short Cultural History of Linen- The history of flax cultivation from the ancient Egyptians in 5000 BC to the present, including a description of linen fibers extraction and pro… The History of Flax Use in New Zealand The History of Flax Use in New Zealand- Short article about the history of flax plants and fibers the Maori people used as a raw material for clothing, food gathering, hunting, fi… Flax Page Flax Page- Web site of the North Dakota State University containing the history and industrial uses of flax, links to article search and a catalog of photographs. Cotton: King of Crops in Georgia Cotton: King of Crops in Georgia- Fact sheet about the history of cotton cultivation, the invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney, the inventive uses of cotton during the Indus… Cotton: From Field to Fabric Cotton: From Field to Fabric- Fact sheet about the origins of cotton, cotton cultivation, grading and processing, and the properties and applications of cotton in textiles and gar… The History of Cotton in Oklahoma The History of Cotton in Oklahoma- Short history of cotton cultivation in Oklahoma, USA, beginning in 1908 and developing into one of the most valuable agricultural crops of the s… The History of British Wool The History of British Wool- A history of wool processing and the manufacture of woollen yarns and fabrics on the British Islands, from the Bronze Age to modern times. From the we… Flax & Linen Flax & Linen- Homepage about the history and development of flax and linen in Belgium. Information about flax cultivation, harvesting and processing into linen fibers, and the hom… Wild Fibres Wild Fibres- Information resource about the history of natural fibers from animals and plants, and their use for weaving, spinning and dyeing. Glossary of terms. Textile timeline … Worm Spit Worm Spit- Michael Cook's homepage about sericulture, and the harvesting, processing and dyeing of silk fiber. Library of full text out of copyrighted antique books, articles, mon… Flax Production in the 17th Century Flax Production in the 17th Century- Brief history on growing flax crops for linen manufacturing. Descriptions of flax fiber, its properties and uses, and methods of processing. F… Fabric History Fabric History- Time line with concise descriptions for natural and man-made fibers, utilised in the manufacture of textile fabrics. From Fabriclink.Com. History of Du Pont's Nylon Fibers History of Du Pont's Nylon Fibers- Extensive history of the Du Pont de Nemours Company, the invention of the polyamide polymer and subsequently developed man-made fibers, and thei… Fiber Wars Fiber Wars- Historical record of the hemp industry, introducing hemp and its early importance to mankind, and defining hemp's political struggle in the 20th century. Author: Dr. D… A Short History of Manufactured Fibers A Short History of Manufactured Fibers- History of manufactured fiber from the invention of artificial silk in 1855 to the wash and wear revolution of acrylic, polyester and micro… Jack Herer.Com Jack Herer.Com- On-line excerpts of the writer's book, "The Emperor Wears No Clothes", dealing with the history of hemp, its past uses and future possibilities. Harvest SPF Textile Co., Ltd Harvest SPF Textile Co., Ltd- China. Development and production of soybean protein fibers for yarn spinning. Also, yarns, fabrics and ready-made garments. Detailed descriptions of… China Cotton Textile Information Centre China Cotton Textile Information Centre- Portal and information resource for the Chinese cotton growing, processing and trading industry. Market and business information. List of … Cotton China Cotton China- Information resource on Chinese grown cotton, the cotton textile industry, and related businesses. Market and pricing information. Business news. English and Chinese. All About Cotton All About Cotton- Information resource related to cotton fiber and its properties and qualities for use in fabrics for garments and furnishings. Style information and calendar of … Cotton: From Field to Fabric Cotton: From Field to Fabric- Information resource about the cultivation, production and processing of cotton fiber, and the applications and technologies for cotton utilised in t… Fibre Producing Animals Fibre Producing Animals- Short descriptions of fiber producing animals other then sheep, including information on animal farming and fiber harvesting. From the Scottish Fibres web… Cotton International Cotton International- Information portal for global cotton growers, merchants and traders, and the cotton yarn spinning and textile manufacturing industry. Industry news and busin… Certified Cotton Gin Program Certified Cotton Gin Program- Cotton certification program and seal that stipulates best practices procedures for cotton ginning companies. Extensive information, video presentati… Fiber Futures Fiber Futures- Dedicated advocacy and consulting group within Sustainable-Future.org, focused on catalyzing the use of agricultural residues and fibers from non-wood plants for bu… Natural and Synthetic Fibers Natural and Synthetic Fibers- Extensive information about the cultivation of natural fibers, the manufacture of man-made fibers, and their history, properties and applications. Fr… EconCentral EconCentral- USA. Market news, statistics and analysis concerning cotton crop information, cotton related government programs, prices, and reports and publications. Links to weath… Wools of Uruguay Wools of Uruguay- Information resource of the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat. Production data and properties of local wool. Industry statistics. Directories for wool exporters and bro… Wool Search Wool Search- Internet based service, providing woolclassers, shearers and wool handlers with a tool to promote their services to potential clients, as well as access to up-to-date… Coir Kerala Coir Kerala- Portal and company directory for the coir industry in Kerala, India. Information on coir bleaching and dyeing processes, coir history, and carpet and mat designs. Cotton Dust Cotton Dust- Information resource on present standards, and the hazards and proposed solutions in cotton fiber handling and processing. From the Occupational Safety and Health Adm… Jute, Kenaf and Allied Fibres Jute, Kenaf and Allied Fibres- Introduction to the cultivation, processing, consumption and trade in jute, kenaf and related fibers in East Asia and Latin America. From the Food a… Guidelines for Purchasing Raw Cotton Guidelines for Purchasing Raw Cotton- The International Textile Manufacturers Federation Spinners Committee's guidelines for buyers and sellers of raw cotton. Cotton's Journey Cotton's Journey- Cotton education site for classroom teachers providing curriculum, literature resources, links to cotton and educational organizations promoting the importance o… AMS Cotton Market News AMS Cotton Market News- Latest market and quality reports. Hemp CyberFarm Hemp CyberFarm- USA. Informational and commercial web site of Hemp World, Inc. Promotion of hemp farming and use of its fibers in industrial processes. Scientific and environmenta…