http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4645 2013-06-19T16:17:22Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4733 Title: Mohair: A review of its properties, processing and applications Authors: Hunter, L Abstract: Mohair remains one of the most important speciality animal fibres, finding application in a wide range of textile end-uses, notably apparel and household textiles. Although a great deal of published information exists on mohair, much of the specialised know-how required to convert the fibre into the superb quality and highly desirable products so characteristic of mohair, remains unpublished and a closely guarded secret 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4732 Title: Developments in the flame retardant teratment of cotton/polyester blends Authors: Black, WA; Maasdorp, APB Abstract: Since ancient times, man has attempted to reduce the flammability of combustible materials. For example, the Egyptians soaked wood in a solution of alum in an attempt to reduce its flammability, while the Romans dipped the material of their house and war vessels into bath of vinegar and clay. Louis XVII was also interested in the development of an effective flame retardant finish. Significant progress in the field of flame retardant of textiles was first observed during the Second World War, which saw an increasing in the commercial use of durable flame retardants. Factors affecting the flammability of a textile fabric are the chemical composition, degree of polymerization of its constituent fibres and to a lesser extent weight per unit area, construction and surface smoothness. 1984-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4731 Title: A review of the processing of wool and wool blends on the short staple (Cotton) system Authors: Erdursun, HH; Hunter, L Abstract: The past decade witnesses a growing interest in the processing of wool on the short staple ( cotton ) system and a great deal of research effort has been directed worldwide towards the solution of the various problems which present themselves when attempting to process wool in this manner. The intention of this publication is to provide a summary of published work on the processing of wool on the short start staple processing machinery which, it is hoped, will be useful for the textile industry and for research workers in the field. 1981-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10204/4730 Title: A review of the prediction of textile wear performance with specific reference to abrasion Authors: Bird, SL Abstract: The current position of the laboratory measurement and prediction of wear, particularly that relating to abrasion, of textile fabrics is reviewed. Topics covered include the nature of wear in textile, abrasion mechanisms, abrasion tester and testing and their inter-correlations and correlations with wear, factors affecting abrasion resistance and wear trials. 1984-08-01T00:00:00Z