The textile fibres; their physical, microscopical, and chemical properties (1904)
Matthews, J. Merritt (Joseph Merritt), 1874-1931 · New York, J. Wiley & sons; [etc., etc.] · leaf 70
the fact that the surface scales OTHER. HAIR FIBRES. 57 lie very flat and do not project over one another, the edge of thefibre is very smooth, showing scarcely any serrations at all, whichaccounts for its utter lack of felting quahties. The outer end ofthe fibre is either slightly swollen or… … Fig. i8.—Mohair Fibres (X350).Showing fine, smooth scales and straight edges. bast fibre, and covering from one-fourth to one-half of thediameter. 3. Cashmere is remarkable for its softness and is much usedin the woolen industry for the production of fabrics requiringa soft nap. Cashmere is the…
Textile fibers
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