Naturally Colored Cotton
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. [PDF]
Numerical Identification of Elasticity Coefficients for the Bending Problem
Technical paper discussing an alternative use for the Pierce cantilever test for determining the relationship between bending moment and curvature of flat textiles. From Autex Research Journal. Author: Piotr Szablewski. [PDF]
Odour Measurements in the Textile Industry
Technical paper presenting selected problems associated with the measurement of odour in the textile industry. Author: Krzysztof Gniotek. [PDF]
Preparing Fabric for Use; G91-1028
Factsheet explaining the correct use of textile fabric grain during sewing operations. From NebGuide.
The Resource
From the Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Comprehensive list of links to articles on textiles, clothing and design.
Selecting Jeans
Extensive consumer fact sheet on the materials, characteristics, styling, construction and sizes of modern jeans. From Ohio State University. Authors: Norma Pitts and Joyce A. Smith.
Surface Degradation of Linen Textiles Induced by Laser Treatment
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. [PDF]
Textile Conservation
Extensive information on archeological textile conservation methods and treatments. Part of a larger collection of conservation files for archeological materials from underwater sites. Author: Donny L. Hamilton.
Textile Info
Library of technical and feature articles about textile technology, management issues, materials and environment. English, Japanese and Chinese.
Textile Primer
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.
Textile Reference Manual
Extensive library of technical articles about natural and man-made fibers, fabric weaves and finishes, and textile applications. From the Costume Gallery.
Textile Technology Digest
Reference of abstracts for journal articles, conference proceedings, books and reports, specialised in clothing and textiles production, including testing, methods and company practices. Also covers textiles and apparel management, marketing, consumerism, retail and quality control. From the Nottingham Trent University. Compiled by Sharon Potter.
Textiles
ThinkQuest project by students and teachers of the Singapore Chinese Girl's School about the history, production and properties of cotton, wool, silk, polyester and polyamide, and their applications in the textile and fashion industry.
Textiles Library
Comprehensive collection of articles about the history of textiles, textile fibers and terminology, process technologies, textile mass balance and product lifecycles, and waste minimisation and best practices. From E4S-Environmental Teaching Resources.
Understanding Apparel and Furnishing Textiles
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. [PDF]
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