Textiles and Nonwovens

Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Textiles Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Textiles- Concise history of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking crafts of hand yarn spinning, dyeing and cloth weaving. From Regia Anglorum. Archeological Textiles - A Need for New Methods of Analysis and Reconstruction Archeological Textiles - A Need for New Methods of Analysis and Reconstruction- Technical paper describing the problems scientists face when dealing with textiles from archeologic… The History of Brocaded Silk Weaving in Iran The History of Brocaded Silk Weaving in Iran- Short article about the art and technique of brocaded silk weaving in Iran, from before the Sasanid Dynasty to the present times. Fro… Carpets and History Carpets and History- Extensive article about the history of the textile and carpet trade between the Middle East and Europe since the Renaissance period until recent times. From t… Viking Embroidery Stitches and Motifs Viking Embroidery Stitches and Motifs- Short article about Viking embroidery art, techniques, designs and motifs. Author: Carolyn Priest-Dorman. Antique Textile History Antique Textile History- Collection of short articles and abstracts about the history of textile technologies and imaging in Asia and the Middle East. From Textiles as Art. Love and Care of the Great Kilt Love and Care of the Great Kilt- Short history of the British kilt, worn by highlanders and soldiers from 1500 to late 1700. Information about the fabric, and wearing, usage and s… Coptic Weaving Technology Coptic Weaving Technology- Short article about the low-warp and high-warp weaving technology in use in ancient Egypt. Anglo-Saxon and Viking Braid Weaving Anglo-Saxon and Viking Braid Weaving- Short article on the Viking and Anglo-Saxon narrow fabric tablet weaving equipment and technology. Stripes and Patterns Stripes and Patterns- Article about the significance of locality and social relationship in textile designs in Eastern Indonesia. Author: Krista Knirck-Bumke. Stretched Supports Stretched Supports- Short article about the history and properties of linen, cotton and canvas support fabrics for painters. Instructions for the stretching of canvas. From True A… Notes Gathered from the History of Textiles Notes Gathered from the History of Textiles- Collection of notes about the history of yarn spinning and fabric weaving from early human civilization through the Industrial Revolut… Indian Trade Blankets 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 cen… History of Linen 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. Au… The Goddess from Anatolia:  An Updated View of the Catal Huyuk Controversy The Goddess from Anatolia:  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 w… A Functional Analysis of Northwest Coast Spindle Works A Functional Analysis of Northwest Coast Spindle Works- Master of Arts thesis presenting a descriptive, functional analysis of one hundred historic spindle whorls from the Gulf of… A Brief Social History of Navajo Weaving 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 hi… Plasma Aided Finishing of Textile Materials Plasma Aided Finishing of Textile Materials- Doctor of Philosophy dissertation about research into ways to better characterize atmospheric plasmas and fully understand the mechani… Seamless Textiles with Inherent Shape Seamless Textiles with Inherent Shape- Doctor of Philosophy dissertation about research aiming to investigate new methods in which a shaped seamless woven product could be produce… Utilisation of Linear Textile Wastes with Use of a Rotary Loom Utilisation of Linear Textile Wastes with Use of a Rotary Loom- Technical paper presenting a novel method of utilising linear textile wastes as direct warps in multi-shed rotary w… Velocity Control of Weft Insertion on Air-jet Looms by Fuzzy Logic Velocity Control of Weft Insertion on Air-jet Looms by Fuzzy Logic- Technical paper presenting a study of the effects of yarn properties on weft yarn velocity along the tube in a … Engineering the Design Attributes of Woven Interior Textiles Using Shape Memory Polymer Engineering the Design Attributes of Woven Interior Textiles Using Shape Memory Polymer- Technical paper about research conducted into the development of interior textiles with sh… Using the Reactive Dye Method to Covalently Attach Antibacterial Compounds to Cotton Using the Reactive Dye Method to Covalently Attach Antibacterial Compounds to Cotton- Technical paper, presenting a study on the potential of making anti-bacterial fabrics to act … The Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Naturally-pigmented Cotton The Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Naturally-pigmented Cotton- Technical paper presenting a study aiming to determine the ultra-violet protection values (UPF) of naturally pigme… White Speck Quantification: A Human Inspection Technique White Speck Quantification: A Human Inspection Technique- Technical paper on the development of human inspection techniques designed to quantify and compare white specks present o… White Speck Detection on Dyed Fabric Using Image Analysis White Speck Detection on Dyed Fabric Using Image Analysis- Technical paper reporting on the development of an image analysing system for counting and sizing white specks on dyed f… Measuring White Specks in Dyed Cotton Fabrics Using the Optimas Imaging System Measuring White Specks in Dyed Cotton Fabrics Using the Optimas Imaging System- Technical paper presenting systematic procedures for the evaluation of clusters of immature fibers … Functionalisation of Textiles - Furure Perspectives Functionalisation of Textiles - Furure Perspectives- Technical paper about the development of surface modifications and finishing technologies of textiles, aimed at imparting valu… Decolorization and Detoxication of Textile Dyes with a Laccase from Trametes Hirsuta Decolorization and Detoxication of Textile Dyes with a Laccase from Trametes Hirsuta- Extensive scientific paper about the process of decolorization and detoxification of textile … Relationship Between Cotton Varieties and Moisture Vapor Transport of Knitted Fabrics Relationship Between Cotton Varieties and Moisture Vapor Transport of Knitted Fabrics- Technical paper, reporting on a study focused on the moisture vapor transport properties (MV… ESA - Technology Transfer ESA - Technology Transfer- Articles and reports about the influence and technical results of the European Space Agency's Technology Transfer Program, on the development of textile… Application of Electro-Osmotic Transport in the Processing of Textiles Application of Electro-Osmotic Transport in the Processing of Textiles- Includes technical paper reporting on the development of a pilot process for the industrial rinsing of text… Interactive Electronic Textiles: Technologies, Applications, Opportunities, and Market Potential Interactive Electronic Textiles: Technologies, Applications, Opportunities, and Market Potential- Technical paper examining the strengths and limitations of potential supporting t… Challenges and Opportunities in Electronic Textiles Modeling and Optimization Challenges and Opportunities in Electronic Textiles Modeling and Optimization- Technical paper addressing the emerging field of research that combines the strengths and capabiliti… Wanted - A Textile Mobile Device Wanted - A Textile Mobile Device- Paper presenting the process of design and development of a three finger glove wirelessly connected to a mobile phone where the interaction takes… A New Approach to Obtain Data About the Charge Decay in Samples of Textiles for ESD Garments A New Approach to Obtain Data About the Charge Decay in Samples of Textiles for ESD Garments- Technical paper presenting the results of research concerning a special charge decay … sEMG Measuring by Garments sEMG Measuring by Garments- Technical paper, presenting recent developments of incorporating disposable metallic surface electromyography electrodes (sEMG) into garments for the m… Intelligent Textiles, Soft Products Intelligent Textiles, Soft Products- Technical paper providing an overview of material alternatives and properties available to designers of electronic textiles, and the advantage… E-Broidery: Design and Fabrication of Textile-Based Computing E-Broidery: Design and Fabrication of Textile-Based Computing- Technical paper describing the patterning of conductive textiles by numerically controlled sewing or weaving process… Soft Computation through Conductive Textiles Soft Computation through Conductive Textiles- Technical paper outlining various methods for constructing electronic textiles and threads, as well as traditional textile constructi… e-TAGs: E-Textile Attached Gadgets e-TAGs: E-Textile Attached Gadgets- Technical paper describing the design and implementation issues involved in the development of electronic textile components, as well as the sy… The Basic Problems of Textronics The Basic Problems of Textronics- Technical paper describing the technological difficulties of integrating textile science, electronics and computer science into the new interdisc… Strain-Sensing Fabrics for Wearable Kinaesthetic-Like Systems Strain-Sensing Fabrics for Wearable Kinaesthetic-Like Systems- Technical paper presenting a description of the polymerization process used to realize strain sensors, the character… Ambient Intelligence Visions and Achievements: Linking Abstract Ideas to Real-World Concepts Ambient Intelligence Visions and Achievements: Linking Abstract Ideas to Real-World Concepts- Article reflecting the issues discused at the Special Session on Ambient Intelligence… Smart Clothes: The MIT Wearable Computing Web Page Smart Clothes: The MIT Wearable Computing Web Page- Introduction and resource of technical information to the field of wearable computing, including links to related sites. Smart Clothing Smart Clothing- Assignment outline about the manufacture, structure, properties and applications of Georgia Tech University's "Wearable Motherboard" fabrics for commercial and mil… Modeling of Power Consumption and Fault Tolerance for Electronic Textiles Modeling of Power Consumption and Fault Tolerance for Electronic Textiles- Master of Science thesis focused on research aimed at creating simulation models for power consumption a… Computational Clothing and Accessories Computational Clothing and Accessories- Technical paper about the development of clothing and clothing accessories which act as stand-alone computers, able to process, store, retr… Electronic Textiles for Motion Analysis Electronic Textiles for Motion Analysis- Master of Science thesis presenting the design of a simulation environment for wearable electronic textile systems for medical purposes, a… Electronic Textiles for Autonomous Location Awareness Electronic Textiles for Autonomous Location Awareness- Master of Science thesis describing an autonomous, wearable electronic textile location awareness system able to determine a…