In the reported study, two composites, namely sisal-wool hybrid composite (SWHC) and
pineapple leaf fibre (PALF)-wool hybrid composite (PWHC) were prepared by mixing natural …

Shrinkage in the wool fabric is a practical limitation with reference to its dimensional stability,
mechanical properties, and service life. The conventional processes of shrink resist finish to …

In order to improve the surface properties of wool fiber, the wool fabric was treated with
liquid ammonia and protease treatments successively. The results showed that liquid …

This chapter explores structure and morphology of wool fiber in an attempt to explain
characteristic mechanical and chemical properties of the fiber. In the introduction section …

Natural protein fibers such as wool, silk, and specialty hair fibers have been playing an
important role in human civilization since antiquity due to their unique esthetic as well as …

Due to the increase in awareness among the public about sustainable aspects, natural
fibers are gaining importance day by day. They are the eco-friendly alternative to many …

Wool, a wonderful fibre that comes from sheep, is one of the oldest fibres of human
civilization. Wool of fine (< 25 μm) and medium (25 to 35 μm) grades have been used for …

Wool, a marvelous fiber obtained from sheep skin, has been used for textile making for many
centuries. Wool is a protein fiber comprised primarily of keratin. Natural wool fiber has been …

Wool fiber, a ubiquitous natural fiber, carries numerous beneficial characteristics making it
and its derived fabrics a popular choice in the commercial arena. However, the felting …

This chapter discusses sustainability aspects of wool and silk natural fibres. Being natural
and renewable, they are often broadly referred to as sustainable. However, sustainability is …