| Description |
1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead Publishing series in textiles, 2042-0803 ; no. 118-119 |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 118-119.
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| Note |
Description from print version record. |
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"The Textile Institute." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
v. 1. Types, properties and factors affecting breeding and cultivation -- v. 2. Processing and applications. |
| Summary |
Growing awareness of environmental issues has led to increasing demand for goods produced from natural products, including natural fibres. The two-volume Handbook of natural fibres is an indispensible tool in understanding the diverse properties and applications of these important materials. Volume 1: Types, properties and factors affecting breeding and cultivation is an essential guide to a wide range of natural fibres, and highlights key techniques for their improvement. Part one reviews key types and fundamental properties of natural textile fibres. The production, identification and testing of a range of cotton, bast, silk and wool fibres are discussed, alongside bioengineered natural textile fibres. Part two goes on to explore the improvement of natural fibre properties and production through breeding and cultivation, beginning with a discussion of fibrous flax and cotton. Improved natural fibre production through the prevention of fungal growth is explored, along with the use of genetic engineering and biotechnology to enhance desirable characteristics. Finally, the wider impact of natural textile production is discussed, using wild silk enterprise programs as an example. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, the two volumes of the Handbook of natural fibres are essential texts for professionals and academics in textile science and technology. Provides an essential guide to a wide range of natural fibres and highlights key techniques for their improvementReviews key types and fundamental properties of natural textile fibres, addressing the production, identification and testing of a range of cotton, bast, silk and wool fibresExplores the improvement of natural fibre properties and production through breeding and cultivation, beginning with a discussion of fibrous flax and cotton. |
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Plant fibers.
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Animal fibers.
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Textile fabrics -- Technological innovations.
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Textile industry -- Technological innovations.
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Fibres végétales.
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Fibres animales.
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Textiles et tissus -- Innovations.
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Textiles et tissus -- Industrie et commerce -- Innovations.
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plant fiber.
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Animal fibers
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Plant fibers
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Textile fabrics -- Technological innovations
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Textile industry -- Technological innovations
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| Added Author |
Kozlowski, R. (Ryszard)
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Textile Institute (Manchester, England)
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| Added Title |
Types, properties and factors affecting breeding and cultivation.
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Processing and applications.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Handbook of natural fibres. Oxford ; Philadelphia, Pa. : Woodhead Pub., 2012 9781845696979 (DLC) 2012943320 (OCoLC)819588636 |
| ISBN |
9781628700619 (electronic bk.) |
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1628700610 (electronic bk.) |
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9781628700695 (electronic bk.) |
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1628700696 (electronic bk.) |
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9780857095503 |
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0857095501 |
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9780857095510 |
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085709551X |
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9781845696979 |
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1845696972 |
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9781845696986 |
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1845696980 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000060904085 |
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DEBBG BV042316758 |
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DEBSZ 414317556 |
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DEBSZ 434183474 |
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NZ1 15497670 |
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