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Advances in wool technology

Edited by N A G Johnson and I Russell, CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology, Australia

Woodhead Textiles Series No. 72

 - presents a comprehensive account of recent developments and innovation surrounding the high performance fibre
 - examines advances in wool production and processing from wool spinning to genetic engineering in improved production
 - considers environmental supply chain management
 - reviews new products and applications including high performance wool blends, medical textiles and wool for apparel

Advanced research into wool science and technology is leading to a better understanding of the properties of wool. Wool is increasingly being seen as a high performance fibre, with new modifications and applications. Advances in wool technology presents a comprehensive account of these developments and innovations.

Part one includes advances that have occurred in the production and processing of wool. Topics range from the progress in wool spinning, weaving and colouration, to environmental supply chain management and to the role of genetic engineering in improved wool production. Part two reviews new wool products and applications. Chapters include the production of brighter and whiter wool, high performance wool blends and wool for apparel.

With its two distinguished editors and array of international contributors, this book will be a valuable reference for producers, manufacturers, retailers and all those wishing to improve and understand developments in wool technology. It will also be suitable for researchers in industry or academia.

ISBN 1 84569 332 9
ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 332 9
December 2008
368 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£140.00 / US$240.00 / €175.00

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About the editors

Dr Nigel Johnson is Chief of the Division of Textile and Fibre Technology, at CSIRO, Australia. CSIRO is one of the world’s leading research centres in fibre structure. Dr Johnson joined CSIRO in 2005 after a distinguished career with Canesis Network in New Zealand as Deputy CEO and General Manager of the Textiles Division.

Dr Ian Russell is Manager of the Environmental Analysis Group at CSIRO. As an organic chemist, Dr Russell has led numerous projects on wool technology, ranging from wrinkle prevention to sustainability.

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Contents

PART 1 ADVANCES IN WOOL FIBRE AND FABRIC PRODUCTION
PART 2 NEW WOOL PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS

PART 1 ADVANCES IN WOOL FIBRE AND FABRIC PRODUCTION

Improvement of wool quality through genetic engineering
G E Rogers, The University of Adelaide and C S Bawden, South Australian Research and Development Institute, Australia
Introduction. The techniques of genetic manipulation for animals. What aspects of wool production might be amenable to genetic manipulation? Increasing the yield of wool per animal. How might wool quality be modified by affecting fibre molecular structure? Some other aspects of wool production that could be achieved by transgenesis. Conclusions and future trends. References.

The objective measurement of wool fibre quality
P Sommerville, Consultant, Australia
Introduction. Definitions. Principles of wool metrology. Applications of wool metrology. Statistical methods in wool metrology. Development of wool measurement systems. Standardisation of measurement systems. Application of commercial regulations. Advances in the measurement of wool. Latest developments in wool metrology. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.

Wool as a natural renewable fibre
I M Russell, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia
Introduction. The environmentally aware retailer and consumer. The growing importance of European legislation. Environmental claims. EU eco-label processing in practice. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.

Advances in wool spinning technology
M W Prins, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia
Introduction. Brief review of advances in topmaking. Yarnspec TM: predicting spinning performance. Worsted spinning. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. Acknowledgements. References.

Advances in wool weaving and knitting
S Gupta, National Institute of Fashion Technology, India
Introduction. Advances in yarn preparation. Warp preparation. Advances, benefits and applications of new weaving technologies. Advances, benefits and applications of new knitting technologies. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. Further reading.

Advances in the manufacture of nonwoven wool
N Finn and R Wood, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia
Introduction. Nonwoven processes and recent innovations. Bonding systems. Finishing. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. Acknowledgement.

Wool finishing and the development of novel finishes
J Shen, De Montfort University, UK
Introduction. Dimensional stability and shrink-resist finishing for machine-washable wool. Stain-repellent and stain-release finishing. Insect-resist and insect-repellent treatments. Flame-retardant finishing. Enzyme applications in wool finishing. Future trends. Acknowledgements. References.

The coloration of wool
D M Lewis, The University of Leeds, UK
Introduction. The theoretical basis of wool dyeing. Environmental impact of wool coloration processes. Reactive dyes for wool. Wool protection during dyeing by using reactive dyes and/or anti-setting agents. Ink-jet printing of wool fabrics. References.

PART 2 NEW WOOL PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS

Improving the whiteness and photostability of wool
K R Millington, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia
Introduction. Wool colour. The effect of wool processing on colour. The chemistry of wool colour and photostability. Methods for improving the whiteness and photostability of wool. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.

Enhancing wool products using nanotechnology
R Denning, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia
Introduction. Nanotechnology application to wool. Current commercial applications of nanotechnology to wool. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.

Wool performance apparel for sport
B Holcombe, University of Wollongong, Australia
Introduction. The human system. Textile properties relevant to sports apparel. Textiles for sports apparel. The SportwoolTM concept. Future trends. The role for wool. References.

High-performance wool blends
M Miao, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia
Introduction. Wool blend products, their benefits and applications. Production of wool blend yarns. Spinning wool blend on the long staple worsted system. Processing wool and wool blend on the cotton spinning system. Wool–filament composite yarns. References.

Intelligent wool apparel
S R Collie, AgResearch Limited (Textile Science and Technology), New Zealand
Introduction. Definitions and categories of smart textiles. Wool’s intrinsic ‘smartness’. Current applications of wool in intelligent textiles. Opportunities for the use of wool in intelligent textiles. References.

Application of wool keratins ranging from industrial materials to medical devices
R Kelly, Keratec Ltd, New Zealand
Introduction. Overview of the structure and characteristics of keratin protein. Extraction of keratin from wool for new product development. Industrial trends relating to sustainable polymers. Advanced applications of wool keratins. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.