Forensic Examination of Fibres (Taylor & Francis Forensic Science Series)

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 12
Notes on Contributors......Page 14
Classification of Textile Fibres: Production, Structure, and Properties......Page 22
The Structure of Textiles: an Introduction to the Basics......Page 54
Ropes and Cordage......Page 76
Examination of Damage to Textiles......Page 86
From the Crime Scene to the Laboratory......Page 110
Fibre Finder Systems......Page 156
Microscopical Examination of Fibres......Page 174
Infrared Microspectroscopy of Fibres......Page 202
Instrumental Methods Used in Fibre Examination......Page 246
Microspectrophotometry/Colour Measurement......Page 274
Thin Layer Chromatographic Analysis for Fibre Dyes......Page 314
Other Methods of Colour Analysis......Page 334
Interpretation of Fibres Evidence......Page 366
New Fibre Types......Page 422
The Future for Fibre Examinations......Page 444
Glossary of Terms Associated with Fibre Examinations......Page 454
Index......Page 456