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Detailed summary of discussions and papers presented at the Natural Fibres Performance Forum,
organized by the Interactive European Network for Industrial Crops and their Applications. Compiled
by Olesa and Plackett. PDF document.
http://www.ienica.net/reports/BIGFIBRES.pdf
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Strategy for a Sustainable Future of Fibre Crops
Detailed review of current efforts in the development of West European flax and hemp fiber for
textile, nonwovens and composite applications, and the lack of progress in commercial processing
and marketing due to the high costs of material production. Authors: R.W. Kessler and others. PDF
document.
http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/kessler.pdf
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The Use of Natural Fibres in Nonwoven Structures for Applications as Automotive Component Substrates
Report of a study to determine the current status of knowledge and commercial usage of natural
fibers as flax, hemp, jute and kenaf in the pan-European automotive components industry, and to
identify present constraints and future market opportunities. Authors: G.C. Ellison, R. McNaught
and E.D. Eddleston. PDF document.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/acu/research/reports/Rdrep10.PDF
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Treasures of Hawaian culture
Extensive description of the manufacture of bast fibers for weaving of fabrics, clothes and home
tools.
http://www.kupuna.com/kapa.htm
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Optimization of Methods of Fibre Preparation from Agricultural Raw Materials
Extensive paper about the potential of European Union based growers of industrial fiber crops, to
successfully compete on the world market of lignocellulosic fibers. Author: Dr. J.E.G. van Dam. PDF
document.
http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/vandam.pdf
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Draft American Organic Standards for Fiber: Post Harvest Handling, Processing, Record Keeping and Labeling
Final draft of the codification of standards for organically grown natural fiber post harvest
handling, processing and practices focused on the textile industry. From the Organic Trade
Association. Author: Peter Murray. Revised by Lynn S. Coody. PDF document.
https://www.ota.com/pics/documents/FiberStandardsfinal.pdf
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Botanicolor!
Presentation of natural fibers and dyes, and the plants from which they are produced. Fiber and dye
extraction, processing and application explained with text and photographs. English and German.
Authors: Maja and Max Wills.
http://www.leuchtendgruen.net/botanicolor/ebindex.htm
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Wood Fiber Biotechnology
Abstracts of papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Biotechnology in the Pulp and
paper Industry, including papers about the use of enzymes in the manufacturing process of wood
fibers. Editors: A. Vahala and R. Lantto. PDF document.
http://www.vtt.fi/bel/tuot/fibre/abstract_book.pdf
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Fine Linen
History of the development, cultivation and early uses of flax fiber on the American continent.
Author: Eileen J. Bennett.
http://thesamplerhouse.com/body_history_lesson.html
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How Spiders Work
Comprehensive article about spider basics, structure and growth. Description of the spidersilk
spinning process and web structures. From How Stuff Works. Author: Tom Harris.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/spider.htm
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Fibers, Dyes and Tannins
Concise descriptions of the classification, extraction processes, harvesting and cultivation of
plant and animal hair fibers. Also, natural dyes and leather tanning materials. Author: J. Fallan.
http://www.usd.edu/~jfallan/weinachtb407sp2001/fibers.htm
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Silk
Article about the history, processing, characteristics and applications of silk. Author: Amy
Willbanks.
http://www.textilefabric.com/silk.htm
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Fibers of Vegetal and Animal Origin
Detailed draft list of definitions and classifications of the various fibers derived from plants
and animals. From the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
http://www.fao.org/waicent/FAOINFO/Economic/faodef/fdef09e.htm
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A Bestiary of Useful Fibers
Short descriptions of the history, properties and applications of wool, animal hair fiber and silk.
From the Whole Earth Magazine web site. Author: Peter Warshall.
http://www.wholeearthmag.com/ArticleBin/112.html
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Silk
Short article about the history of silk and silkworm cultivation, the manufacture of silk yarns,
and the characteristics of silk fabrics. Author: Rodney R. Baird.
http://www.ancientroute.com/resource/cloth/silk.htm
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Arundo donax: Source of Musical Reeds and Industrial Cellulose
Article about the use of giant grass in the production of musical instruments, and as a source of
industrial cellulose for viscose fiber spinning and pulp for the papermaking industry. From the US
Department of Agriculture. Author: Robert E. Perdue.
http://wuarchive.wustl.edu/doc/misc/org/doublereeds/general/cane.html
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Fiber Plants
Short descriptions of a variety of plants which can be used as a source of natural fiber for the
textile, rope and papermaking industries. From Plants for a Future.
http://www.comp.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/fibplant.html
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Bast Fibrous Plants as a Source of Raw Materials for Diversified Areas of Application
Study of the future of bast fiber in textiles, composites, building materials, medicines,
cosmetics, food, animal feed and biopolymers. Author: Prof. Dr. Ryszard Koslowski.
http://www.brh-gov-pl.or.at/monograf/crops1pl.htm
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Underexploited Temperate Industrial and Fiber Crops
Technical paper examining the current status of several potential industrial fiber crops as they
relate to their application in textile and nonwoven products. Author: Richard J. Roseberg.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1996/v3-060.html
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Car Parts from Chickens
Short article on the recycling of poultry chicken feathers into fibers for diaper fillers, paper
towels and filtration media, as well as components for plastics reinforcement and composite
applications. From Scientific American. Author: Diane Martindale.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=0009340D-3D65-1C75-9B81809EC588EF21
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Building Materials From Bast Plants
From the Washington Hemp Education Network. Extensive article, surveying the fiber technical
characteristics of kenaf, hemp and flax for the building, insulation and fiber composite
industries. Authors: Erwin H. Lloyd and David Seber.
http://www.olywa.net/when/WSUtoc.html
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A Treefree Botanical of Plant Fibers
From Wholeearthmag.Com. Listing and descriptions of plant fiber alternatives to fibers derived from
wood.
http://www.wholeearthmag.com/ArticleBin/111.html
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Lecture Notes: Plant Fiber Materials
Definitions and descriptions of the various plant fibers used in the textile, papermaking, and the
spices and herbes industries. Extensive links to related sites. From the University of Maryland.
http://www.life.umd.edu/classroom/bsci124/lec27.html
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Alternative Fibers
From Emily McCauley's home page on global environment issues. Alternative fibers for the textile,
papermaking and nonwovens industries. Links to natural fibers sites.
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/3260/altfiber.html
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The Milkweed Business
From Wiley, New York. Comprehensive article on the history, production, product development,
processing and uses of milkweed fiber. Authors: Herbert D. Knudsen and Richard D. Zeller.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1993/v2-422.html
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Ramie
Short article on the history, properties and applications of ramie fiber. Author: Rose Marie Tondl.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/textiles/nf45.htm
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Fiber Morphology and New Crops
From the Purdue University's Horticulture department. Scientific study of wood fiber
characteristics. References, tables and diagrams.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1990/v1-270.html
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