An Array of Sources 

World Textiles covers a broad range of topics including plant development, computer control, manufacturing and finishing processes, commercial development, performance of textile products and environmental concerns Records are selected, read and classified using a unique classification scheme that is updated annually to adapt to current research.

World Textiles is also a source of American, British and European patents and international standards information. 

Subjects Include

  • Fiber manufacturing and properties
  • Yarn manufacturing and properties
  • Fabrics manufacturing and properties
  • Chemical and finishing processes
  • Medical textiles
  • Automotive and industrial textiles
  • Garment construction
  • Composites
  • Recycling and environmental concerns
  • Plant services and control systems
  • Polymer science