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Author: Wools of NZ (2002), edited and updated by ITF Academy (2018)
An excellent report on the key principles of blend selection. Although formulating a wool blend may seem to be a complex matter, the principles can be clarified by considering the six essential fibre properties governing processing characteristics and product performance and reviewing their relative importance for the carpet to
be manufactured.
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...
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...
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)
A very good overview of the scouring process and opportunities for addition treatments at this early stage processing examined.