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Any fiber obtained from animal sources. Examples are [[wool|wool]], [[alpaca|alpaca]], [[mohair|mohair]], [[angora|angora]], [[Camel hair|Camel]], [[cashmere]], [[vicuna]], and [[silk|silk]]. In general, animal fibers do not burn as readily as [[plant fiber|vegetable fibers]]. Instead, animal fibers tend to char and emit mildly nitrogenous odors characteristic of burnt hair. Except for silk, all animal fibers can be microscopically characterized by their tiny surface scales and center shaft ([[cortex|cortex]]). | Any fiber obtained from animal sources. Examples are [[wool|wool]], [[alpaca|alpaca]], [[mohair|mohair]], [[angora|angora]], [[Camel hair|Camel]], [[cashmere]], [[vicuna]], and [[silk|silk]]. In general, animal fibers do not burn as readily as [[plant fiber|vegetable fibers]]. Instead, animal fibers tend to char and emit mildly nitrogenous odors characteristic of burnt hair. Except for silk, all animal fibers can be microscopically characterized by their tiny surface scales and center shaft ([[cortex|cortex]]). | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 07:53, 14 October 2020
Description
Any fiber obtained from animal sources. Examples are Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Angora, Camel, Cashmere, Vicuna, and Silk. In general, animal fibers do not burn as readily as vegetable fibers. Instead, animal fibers tend to char and emit mildly nitrogenous odors characteristic of burnt hair. Except for silk, all animal fibers can be microscopically characterized by their tiny surface scales and center shaft (Cortex).
See FRIL for microscopic images of animal fibers: link
Synonyms and Related Terms
animal fibres (Br.); fibras animales (Esp.); fibre animale (Fr.); dierlijke vezels (Ned);
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Does not burn readily.
- Dissolves in strong alkalis.
- Fibers have tiny surface scales and center shaft
Comparisons
Resources and Citations
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_fiber (Accessed October 13, 2020)
- M.Goodway "Fiber Identification in Practice" JAIC 26:27-44, 1987. LINK
- Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
- S.R.Trotman, E.R. Trotman, Textile Analysis, J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1932