microscopic characteristics of common fibers
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Microscopic Characteristics of Common Fibers. Natural fiber, will vary under magnification Twist characteristic of cotton only. Cotton. Thin, delicate fiber Crossover indentations. Silk. Thickness varies depending on species of animal wool taken from Same microscopic structure as hair - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Microscopic Characteristics of Common Fibers
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Cotton
»Natural fiber, will vary under magnification» Twist characteristic of cotton only
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Silk
» Thin, delicate fiber» Crossover indentations
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Wool
» Thickness varies depending on species of animal wool taken from» Same microscopic structure as hair˃medulla – channel running down center˃cuticle – outer layer˃cortex – inner layer
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Nylon
» Synthetic fiber, little variation under magnification» Appearance will vary by manufacturer» Created to imitate silk macroscopically
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Polyester
» Synthetic fiber, little variation under magnification» Appearance will vary by manufacturer» Created to imitate cotton
macroscopically