This report explains the phenomenon of ‘First Fade’ of wool textile floor coverings, caused by the fading of the natural colour of the wool fibre, commonly called ‘photobleaching’, when exposed to (sun)light.
Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)
An in-depth look at the Wool Fibre.
An excellent report covering, the Wool Follicle, Primary and Secondary, Pigmented Fibres, Structure of the Wool Fibre and Influences on Wool Fibre Growth and Quality...
Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)
The natural properties of Wool often great advantages, this report covers the key elements of testing the fibre for critical processing information. That being: Yeild, Fibre Diametre, Colour, Bulk, Fibre Length, Medulation and Lustre
Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)
As well as the obvious and frequently measured physical properties of wool fibres, which are
important in processing (diameter, length, colour, bulk, etc.), wool has a number of basic
characteristics which give wool its uniqueness and which influence its processing performance,
versatility and product quality...