This book is a tour de force and a heart-on-sleeve exploration of how a familiar fibre can radically change the fashion and sustainability story. Professor Kate Fletcher, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, London College of Fashion, UK The authors of this fascinating book use wool …
The objective of this research is to document the complex journey of wool from cradle to grave and beyond and to analyse the ethical and environmental cost of production from the farm to the knitwear factory, to retail and finally as post-consumer waste. The research findings ma…
The aims of this study were to form uncompressed thermobonded 3D wool nonwoven shell structures in one continuous process, and to study the controlling factors that govern this process. Lack of bonding between wool fibres and between wool and thermoplastic fibres was attributed …
Covers a range of topics relevant to the sheep and wool industry in the main regions of the world. This book also covers the major world sheep and wool industries, biological principles, management, production systems, and the preparation, processing and marketing of meat and wo…
This book discusses the different aspects involved in the trade in animals. Chapters include the history of animal trade; trade policies for animal products; trade wars, sanctions and discrimination; trade in meat; trade in dairy, wool and fur products; trade in live farm animal…
This book discusses the different aspects involved in the trade in animals. Chapters include the history of animal trade; trade policies for animal products; trade wars, sanctions and discrimination; trade in meat; trade in dairy, wool and fur products; trade in live farm animal…
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment e…
Introduces relevant vocabulary to explain where wool comes from, its uses, and its unique characteristics as a fabric, which include its being stretchy and strong.
Modern, bright photography and age-appropriate text engage young learners in an exploration of everyday materials in this new series. Using simple, colorful, familiar objects to demonstrate the characteristics of such textiles as silk, cotton, wool, and nylon, each installment e…
In this groundbreaking book, leading experts within the industry come together to give the first comprehensive treatment of the science and technology of wool to be published in over 20 years. Wool: Science and technology covers all aspects of the modern wool industry from raw m…