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» Bagasse Fiber for Production of Nonwoven Materials
   Doctor of Philosophy dissertation about the development of a commercial method of characterization of the physical properties of bagasse and other fibers obtained through atmospheric extraction, and the creation and analyzation of different nonwoven struc
   http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-02262004-111054/unrestricted/Chiparus_dis.pdf

» Bamboo Fiber
   Extensive technical description and specification of the characteristics, chemical structure, properties and applications in yarn spinning and weaving of bamboo fibers. From Bambro Textile Co., Ltd.
   http://www.swicofil.com/bamboo.pdf

» Banana Fibers - Variability and Fracture Behaviour
   Technical paper describing an investigation into the diameter variability and mechanical properties of banana fibers obtained from the banana plant, with an emphasis on fracture morphology. From the Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. Authors: Samra
   http://www.jeffjournal.org/papers/Volume3/Mukhopadhyay3.2.pdf

» Characterization and Factors Effecting Fiber Properties
   Technical paper describing the chemical and physical properties of agro-fibers and factors which effect fiber properties. Authors: Roger M. Rowell and others.
   http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf2000/rowel00b.pdf

» Chitosan Medical Dressings
   Technical paper providing an overview of the properties of chitosan fiber in woven and nonwoven medical dressings, collected from a survey of current research. Author: Antoni Niekraszewicz.
   http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/54_08_16.pdf

» Comparative Studies of Pulping of Jute Fiber, Cutting and Caddis
   Technical paper presenting the results of a comprarative study, evaluating retted jute fiber, jute cutting and jute caddis for processing properties, characteristics and use in producing dissolving pulp by the pre-hydrolised kraft process. Authors: M. Sar
   http://journals.sfu.ca/bd/index.php/BJSIR/article/viewFile/750/791

» 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.
   https://www.ota.com/pics/documents/FiberStandardsfinal.pdf

» Effect of Mechanical Treatment on Softwood Kraft Fiber properties
   Doctor of Technology thesis about research aimed at gaining a better understanding of the changes affecting softwood fiber strength properties and fiber wall structure after mechanical treatment. Author: Olli Joutsimo.
   http://lib.tkk.fi/Diss/2004/isbn9512274450/isbn9512274450.pdf

» 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

» Fibers
   Lecture notes on natural fibers, and man-made fibers manufactured from natural polymers, including chemical structure, properties and applications.
   http://w3.uwyo.edu/~fungi/Fibrlect.pdf

» 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

» 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.
   http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/FLORA/328Fall98/fiberdye.html

» Flax
   Description of the flax plant (Phormium tenax) and modern methods of flax fiber processing, including a history of flax trade from New Zealand, and information about Maori uses of flax fiber. From The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
   http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/F/Flax/Flax/en

» Flax Fiber: Potential for a New Crop in the Southeast
   Extensive paper about the cultivation, processing, properties, developments and applications of flax fibers. From the Purdue University's Center for New Crops and Plant Products. Also available on PDF. Authors: J.A. Foulk and others.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/ncnu02/v5-361.html

» Flax and Hemp Production in the United Kingdom
   Overview of the flax and hemp fiber crop sector in the United Kingdom in view of the changes in European regulations designed to govern the internal market.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/crops/industrial/pdf/flaxhemp-report.pdf

» Green Fibres and Their Potential in Diversified Applications
   Article about the possible uses of woody core, bast, leaf, cane, straw, grass and seed fibers in building materials, food, cosmetics, medicine, and textile and nonwovens production. Author: Ryszard Kozlowski.
   http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/004/Y1873E/y1873e0b.htm

» Harvesting of Textile Animal Fibres
   Comprehensive textbook about textile fiber producing animals, animal fiber production, fiber characteristics and end uses, and fiber harvesting and preparation for sale or processing. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
   http://www.fao.org/docrep/v9384e/v9384e00.htm

» Hyperflax: New Applications by High Value Added Flax Functionalities
   Discussion paper about the potential of bast fibers in general and flax fibers in particular, as a possible replacement for cotton and man-made fibers. Authors: Prof. Michiel Scheffer and others.
   https://biblio.ugent.be/input/download?func=downloadFile&fileOId=788031&recordOId=709309

» Jute
   Short article describing the retting, stripping, washing, drying and grading process for jute fibers.
   http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/post_harvest/CONTENTS/jute.htm

» 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

» Oil Sorption by Lignocellulosic Fibers
   Report on a test conducted on cotton, moss, and kenaf bast and core fiber to determine their oil sorption capabilities. Authors: Beom-Goo Lee, James H. Han, and Roger M. Rowell.
   http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1999/lee99a.pdf

» 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.
   http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/vandam.pdf

» Plant Fibers
   Extensive information about the physical construction of natural plant fibers, and paper and textiles manufactured from plant fibers. From pages of the natural history textbook, Wayne's Word.
   http://waynesword.palomar.edu/traug99.htm

» Quality Requirements of Flax, Linseed and Hemp Fiber for Insulation Materials
   Technical article defining the basic properties and characteristics of overretted and stem unripened bast fibers for industrial insulation products and systems. Authors: Hanna-Riita Kymalainen and others.
   http://tehnika.eau.ee/pages/2002/Product_Development/088_Kymalainen_Koivula_Kuisma.pdf

» Ramie
   Technical paper about the history, origin, cultivation, properties and textile applications of ramie fiber. Author: D.P. Singh.
   http://assamagribusiness.nic.in/RAMIE.pdf

» Ramie: The Different Bast Fiber Crop
   Australian New Crops Newsletter article about the history, cultivation, fiber extraction and mechanical properties, and commercial applications of ramie fiber. Author: Ian Wood.
   http://www.newcrops.uq.edu.au/newslett/ncn11162.htm

» Research into the Process of Manufacturing Alginate-Chitosan Fibres
   Technical paper, describing two different methods used in the development of two-component core-skin type alginate-chitosan fibers for medical applications. Authors: Wlodzimierz Steplewski and others.
   http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/58_09_25.pdf

» Sisal Industry
   Short history of the development of the sisal fiber industry on the Turk and Caicos Islands. From the Turk and Caicos National Museum.
   http://www.tcmuseum.org/sisal_industry/

» Some Revealing Facts behind the Production of Bamboo Fabrics
   Alternative view about the manufacturing of bamboo fibers for the making of weaving yarns, arguing that the chemicals needed to grow bamboo and the chemical processes required to produce viscose bamboo cellulose are harmfull to the environment. From the T
   http://turnanewleaf.ca/green-pages.htm

» 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. Aut
   http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/kessler.pdf

» Study on the Splitting of Bamboo Fibers Due to Freezing
   Paper describing the results of a study to examine a new method to obtain fine bamboo fibers as a replacement for glass fibers as the reinforcement component in thermoplastic composites. Authors: Masako Ashimori and others.
   http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jsmea/47/4/566/_pdf

» Summary Report for European Union Fibre Crops
   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.
   http://www.ienica.net/reports/BIGFIBRES.pdf

» The Dry-line Method In Bast Fiber Production
   Doctoral thesis introducing a new harvesting and processing method for flax fiber, linseed flax and hemp fiber. Author: Antti Pasila.
   http://ethesis.helsinki.fi/julkaisut/maa/maaja/vk/pasila/thedryli.pdf

» The Milkweed Business
   From Wiley, New York. An 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

» The Role of Research and Development in the Global Competitiveness of Natural Fiber Products
   Overview of the current production and consumption of natural fibers and the current status of research and development, and a review of the future drivers for the growth and competitiveness of natural fibers. Author: Rajesh D. Anandjiwala.
   http://researchspace.csir.co.za/dspace/bitstream/10204/3148/1/Anandjiwala1_2006.pdf

» 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. Au
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/acu/research/reports/Rdrep10.PDF

» 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