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Advances in Wool Technology


Description: Advanced research into wool science is leading to a better understanding of the properties of wool. Consequently wool is increasingly being seen as a high performance fibre, with new modifications and applications. Advances in wool aims to present a comprehensive account of these innovations. Part 1 includes advances that have occurred in the production of wool. Chapters include the progress in wool spinning and the role of enzymes for improved wool production. Part 2 reviews new wool products and applications. Topics include brighter wool, intelligent wool apparel and wool for medical textiles. This book is a valuable reference and a stimulus to improve wool and its end performance.


Contents:
Part 1 Advances in wool fibre and fabric production: Improvement of wool quality through genetic engineering
- The objective measurement of wool fibre quality
- Wool as a natural renewable fibre
- Advances in wool spinning technology
- Advances in wool weaving and knitting
- Advances in the manufacture of nonwoven wool
- Wool finishing and the development of novel finishes
- The coloration of wool.
Part 2 New wool products and applications: Improving the whiteness and photostability of wool
- Enhancing wool products using nanotechnology
- Wool performance apparel for sport
- High-performance wool blends
- Intelligent wool apparel
- Application of wool keratins ranging from industrial materials to medical devices.


Author 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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