Introduction to Fiber Science - From the College of Textiles of the North Carolina State University. Concise descriptions of the morphology, formation and properties of natural and chemical fibers. Man-made Fiber Specifications - List of technical specifications for a range of common and high-performance man-made fibers. From MC2 Market and Competitive Convergence. Graft Copolymerization of PET fibers in a Swelling Agent - Technical paper about improving the dyability of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers by grafting vinyl monomers onto them by chemical initiation, utilizing dimethyl formamide (DMF) as a swelling agent. Authors: H.I. Unal and others. Silk Protein Project - Detailed description of the Ph.D. project of Kimberly Carlson about research into spider silk, and the possible utilization of the resulting knowledge in the manufacture and processing of existing man-made polymers and fibers. Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing - Instructional classroom module on the manufacturing and processing technologies for man-made fibers. Author: Charles B. Weinberger. Gecko-Inspired, High-Friction Microfibers - Article about the development by engineers of the University of California, Berkeley, of an array of synthetic micro-fibers using ultra-high friction to support loads on smooth surfaces. From EurekAlert. Charge Characterization of an Electrically Charged Fiber Via Electrostatic Force Microscopy - Technical paper presenting a study to demonstrate the feasibility of using electrostatic force gradient imaging as an analytical tool to monitor charge in electrically charged fiber, and to probe the solvent-induced charge deterioration of the electret fiber used in filtration media. Authors: Joyoun Kim, Warren J. Jasper and Huan P. Hinestroza. Antimicrobial Polymeric Materials: Cellulose and m-Aramid Composite Fibers - Technical paper, describing a novel method of creating polymeric fibers with lasting anti-micribial properties by chlorinating liquidised m-aramid and cellulosic polymers, before the dry-jet wet spinning process. Authors: Jaewoong Lee and others. Characterisation of Fibers Produced from Blends of Polybutylene and Polypropylene - Technical paper, describing the physical properties of extrusion spun fibers composed of various mixtures of polybutylene and polypropylene polymers. Authors: Robert L. Shambaugh and Diana L. Ortiz. The Soybean Protein Fibre - A Healthy and Comfortable Fibre for the 21st Century - Short article, presenting the characteristics of soybean protein fibers and the perspectives for their development and applications. Author: Li Yi-You. Research on the Degradation of PA6 Waste and Utilization of the Degradation Products for the Synthesis of Copolyamide Resins - Technical paper reporting on an investigation concerning the utilisation of polymer waste in the manufacture of polyamide fibers. Authors: Jacek Wesolowski and Karolina Grzebieniak. Nonbitumous Components of Bitumous Paving Mixtures - Article about nonbitumous materials used in asphalt paving mixtures, including mineral, cellulosic, polyester and polypropylene fibers as stabilizers. From the US Transportation Research Board.