Advances in Wool Technology

Wool is increasingly being seen as a high performance fiber, with new modifications and applications. This book presents a comprehensive account of these innovations. It begins with an overview of the advances that have occurred in the production of wool and includes coverage of the progress in wool spinning and the role of enzymes for improved wool production. Chapters then review new wool products and applications. Additional topics include brighter wool, intelligent wool apparel and wool for medical textiles.

Wool is increasingly being seen as a high performance fiber, with new modifications and applications. Advances in Wool presents a comprehensive account of these innovations. It begins with an overview of the advances that have occurred in the production of wool and includes coverage of the progress in wool spinning and the role of enzymes for improved wool production. The book then reviews new wool products and applications. Additional topics include brighter wool, intelligent wool apparel and wool for medical textiles. The book will be a valuable reference and a stimulus to improve wool and its end performance.

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 centers in fiber structure.

Dr. Ian Russell is Manager of the Environmental Analysis Group at CSIRO, Australia.