Handbook of natural fibres. Types, properties and factors affecting breeding and cultivation / Volume 1, (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Ryszard M. Kozlowski, Maria Mackiewicz-Talarczyk.
• Editors: Kozłowski, R (Ryszard); Kaczyńska, Maria, 1943-2010
• Contents: 1A Introduction to natural textile fibres 1B World natural fibre production and employment Part One Fundamentals: Types of fibre, properties, identification and testing 2 Bast fibres: jute 3 Bast fibres: ramie 4 Bast fibres: kenaf 5A Bast fibres: flax 5B Bast fibres: hemp cultivation and production 6 Abaca: cultivation, obtaining fibre and potential uses 7 Bamboo fibre 8 Coconut fibre: its structure, properties and applications 9 Wool fibres 10 Mohair, cashmere and other animal hair fibres 11 Silk fibres e structure, properties and applications 12 Fibre plants of arid regions of North Africa 13 Mineral fibres: basalt 14 Identification of natural textile fibres 15 Testing of natural textile fibres Part Two Improving natural fibre production through breeding and cultivation 16 Cotton breeding 17 Developments in fibrous flax and linseed breeding and cultivation 18 Prevention of fungi and bacteria growth in natural fibres 19 Wild silks: their entomological aspects and their textile applications 20 New emerging natural fibres and relevant sources of information
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Oxford : Woodhead Publishing
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 677.02832; Plant fibers; Animal fibers; Textile fabrics -- Technological innovations; Textile industry -- Technological innovations
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780128206669
• Related ISBNs: 9780128183984
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