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» Critical Factors in Engineering Segmented Bi-Component Fibers
   Article about the possibilities of re-engineering of polyamide/PET pie wedge fibers to achieve a wide variety of different performance characteristics for specific applications. From Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc. DOC file. Author: Jeff Dugan.
   http://www.fitfibers.com/files/Splittable%20Fibers.doc

» Isotactic Polypropylene Sheath Bicomponent Fibers Suitable for Use in Carpeting Applications
   Thesis about research aimed at producing a bicomponent fiber from polyamide and polypropylene, suitable for use in commercial carpet applications. Author: David Godshall.
   http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-051799-222211/unrestricted/dlgthesis.ps.pdf

» Multi-Component Fiber Technology for Medical and Other Filtration Applications
   Extensive article about the application of multi-component polymer fibers in medical and industrial filtration media, and their comparison to meltblown and electrospun fibers. From Hills, Inc.
   http://www.hillsinc.net/arnoldtalk.shtml

» New Polyester Bicomponent Fiber that Allows a Solvent Free Treating for Power Transmission Belts
   Technical paper, introducing a new high modulus and low shrinkage polyester fiber core and a fusible PBT sheath for high-performance filament cord in power transmission belts, obtained through heat rather than solvent treatment. Authors: Elke Gebauer and
   http://www.owr.ehnr.state.nc.us/ref/03/02367.pdf

» Splitting Bi-Component Fibers in Spunbond Fabrics
   Technical article about the application of splittable bi-component fiber technology in the spunbond process, and a review of the development of various techniques to split fibers in spunbond webs. From Hills, Inc. Author: John Hagewood Ph.D., P.E.
   http://www.hillsinc.net/splitting.shtml