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Contents

List of contributors xiii
Biography xv
Acknowledgments xvii

1 Introduction to the science of fibers 1
Anthony R. Bunsell
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Units of measure for fibers and their structures 3
1.3 Fineness and flexibility 4
1.4 Typical fiber properties 9
1.5 Statistical nature of fiber properties 13
1.6 Conclusions 19
References 19

2 Testing and characterization of fibers 21
Anthony R. Bunsell, Sébastien Joann es, Alba Marcellan
2.1 Introduction 21
2.2 Determining fiber dimensions 22
2.3 From the fiber surface morphology to its internal structure 27
2.4 Mechanical characterization 43
2.5 High temperature characterization 50
2.6 Conclusion 52
References 52
Further reading 55

Part One Animal fibres 57

3 Properties of wool 59
Michael G. Huson
3.1 Introduction 59
3.2 Structure of wool 60
3.3 Models and theories of strength 68
3.4 Methods of measurement 70
3.5 Tensile failure 76
3.6 Applications and examples 89