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» A Brief History of Regenerated Cellulosic Fibres
   Extensive article about the history, development, chemical composition and manufacturing processes of regenerated cellulosic fibers. Author: Calvin R. Woodings.
   http://www.nonwoven.co.uk/reports/History of Cellulosics.html

» Environmental Aspects of Lyocell Fibres
   Technical paper providing a qualitative consideration of the life-cycle of solvent-spun cellulose fibers form cradle-to-grave, including data on the relative rates of biodegradation of solvent spun cellulose relative to cotton, rayon and synthetic fibers.
   http://www.nonwoven.co.uk/reports/environmental.htm

» Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Characteristics of Different Cellulose Fibers Monitored by Tensiometry
   Technical paper reporting the results of a test to determine differences in the sorption properties of untreated and pre-treated regenerated cellulose fibers, and a comparison with the classical method of determining moisture adsorption. Authors: Zdenka P
   http://public.carnet.hr/ccacaa/CCA-PDF/cca2002/v75-n1/CCA_75_2002_271-280_Persin.pdf

» Lyocell - One Fiber, Many Faces
   Fact sheet on the development, properties, characteristics and uses of environmentally friendly, biodegradable and recyclable viscose fiber. From Ohio State University. Author: Joyce Ann Smith, Ph.D.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5572.html

» Lyocell Staple Fibre in Industrial Applications
   Review of the applications of Lyocell textiles and nonwovens in industrial products, covering the early marketing approaches, the attributes of the fiber that have proved useful in industrials, and current activities in the sector. Author: Calvin Woodings
   http://www.nonwoven.co.uk/reports/TITK%202000.html

» Observations on Lyocell Fiber Formation
   Study of the cellulose Lyocell fiber spinning process in dry- and wetspinning, and the separate fiber formation process in air-gap and coagulation bath technologies. From Lenzing Group. Authors: M.J. Hayhurst and Dr. A.J. Banks.
   http://www.lenzing.com/fe/media/LB-0842005103.pdf

» Opportunities Arising from the Fibrillation of Lyocell
   Investigation of the fibrillation properties of newly developed Lyocell fiber in dry- and wet-laid nonwovens and papermaking, and the marketing opportunities deriving from it. Author: Calvin Woodings.
   http://www.nonwoven.co.uk/reports/CRW%20Insight%202002%20paper.html

» Rayon: The Multi-Faceted Fiber
   Fact sheet on rayon. Descriptions of the different types and their characteristics. From Ohio State University. Author: Joyce A. Smith.
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5538.html

» The Manufacture Properties and Uses of Inflated Viscose Rayon Fibers
   Extensive technical paper reviewing methods of creating hollow rayon and super-inflated rayon fibers, and their applications in textile, nonwovens and papermaking technologies. Authors: C.R. Woodings and A.J. Bartholomew.
   http://www.nonwoven.co.uk/reports/inflation.pdf