Identification of Textile Fibers

This book provides a review of how textile fibres can be identified, both in the context of forensic science and within the textile industry. This will be an important text for forensic scientists, police and lawyers who may be involved with the use of textile fibres to provide evidence in criminal cases. It will also be relevant for textile designers, technologists and inspectors wishing to understand about fibre damage. Part 1 reviews the main fibres, their structure and characteristics. Part 2 focuses on the methods of fibre identification, ranging from microscopic to DNA analysis. The remainder of the book reviews specific applications, including how textiles are identified in forensic investigations and identifying fibre damage within the textile industry.Max Houck is the Director of the Forensic Science Initiative and Director of Forensic Business Development at West Virginia University. He has published numerous articles and several books in related fields and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Forensic Sciences and the Journal of Forensic Identification.