From the Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Comprehensive list of links to articles on textiles, clothing and design.
Concise descriptions of natural and man-made fibers, as related to their uses in fabrics for the garment industry. From the University of Florida. Authors: Linda M. Heaton and Nadine Hackler.
Comprehensive industrial embroidery manual, including tips and hints, troubleshooting, materials and machine settings. Photo's and tables.
Study on the surface degradation of linen fabrics through comparison of the laser treatment with electron beam and heat source methods. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: F. Ferrero, F. Testore, C. Tonin and R. Innocenti.
Presentation of experimental and numerical investigations, aimed at collecting information on the uncertain material parameters of AR glass filaments and yarns. Autex Research Journal. Authors: A. Abdkader, W. Graf, B. Mueller, P. Offermann and J.U. Sickert.
Publication about the possibilities and limitations of printing on linen bookcloth. From the Van Heek Scholco International BV web site. Author: Gijs Wortel.
Short essay about natural fibers as wool, silk, linen, cotton and hemp, and descriptions of the various types of textile fabric weaves. From the St. Ives Historical Society. Author: Kara McLeod.
Consumer guide to apparel and furnishing textile fabrics and products. Introduction to commonly used fibers, and the components of woven and nonwoven furnishing fabrics. From the Iowa State University's Extension pages.
Evaluation of the effects of various laundry aids on color retention and durability of textile fabrics constructed of naturally colored cotton fibers. Authors: D. Dickerson, E. Lane and D. Rodriquez.
Scientific examination of the barrier properties of model fabrics as a protection against UV radiation, through the measurement of the UV absorbing capacity of polymers of selected fibers containing dulling and optical brightening agents. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: J. Alvarez and B. Lipp-Symonowicz.
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