Forensic Textile Science

Content: Front Cover
 Forensic Textile Science
 Copyright
 Contents
 Contributors
 Part One: Introduction to Textiles and Their Role in Forensics
 Chapter One: Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics
 1.1. Introduction
 1.2. Fibres
 1.3. Yarns
 1.4. Fabrics
 1.4.1. Woven Fabrics
 1.4.2. Knitted Fabrics
 1.4.3. Nonwoven Fabrics
 References
 Chapter Two: Apparel and Household Textiles and Their Role in Forensics
 2.1. Introduction
 2.2. Apparel
 2.2.1. Women
 2.2.2. Men
 2.2.3. Children
 2.2.4. Fabric Technology
 2.2.5. Outerwear
 2.3. Household Textiles
 2.3.1. Carpets
 2.3.2. Furnishings (Curtains/Drapes/Furniture) 2.3.3. Linens (Towels, Sheets, Bedding)2.3.4. Building Materials (Insulation)
 2.4. Outdoor
 2.4.1. Ropes/Cords/Tarpaulin
 2.4.2. Textiles Used in Vehicles
 2.4.2.1. Seatbelts, Seat Coverings, Floor Coverings, Airbags
 2.4.3. Camping Equipment
 2.4.3.1. Tents, Sleeping Bags
 2.4.4. Geotextiles
 2.5. Additional Considerations
 2.5.1. Stitches and Seams
 2.5.2. Conditions of Use
 References
 Further Reading
 Chapter Three: Fabrics as Forensic Evidence
 3.1. Introduction
 3.2. Examination of the Volume Crime Scene
 3.3. Examination of the Major Crime Scene
 3.4. Systematic Examination 3.5. Recovery at the Crime Scene3.6. 1:1 and Zonal Taping Techniques
 3.7. Recovery at the Mortuary
 3.8. Transferred Fibres
 3.9. The Recovery of Textile Items
 References
 Part Two: Analysing Textile Damage in a Forensic Context
 Chapter Four: Forensic Analysis of Textile Degradation and Natural Damage
 4.1. Introduction
 4.2. Causes of Degradation-Chemical and Physical
 4.3. Processing
 4.4. Laundering
 4.5. Environmental and Use
 4.5.1. Moisture and Humidity
 4.5.2. Soil Burial and Biodegradation
 4.5.3. Photodegradation
 4.5.4. Stains and Accidental Spills
 4.6. Biological Attack 4.7. Chemicals4.8. Qualifying and Quantifying Degradation
 4.9. Conclusions
 References
 Chapter Five: Forensic Analysis of Sharp Weapon Damage to Textile Products
 5.1. Introduction
 5.2. Preimpact Variables
 5.2.1. Textile Products
 5.2.2. Sharp-Force Weapons
 5.2.3. The Assailant
 5.3. Impact Variables
 5.3.1. Stab, Slash and Cut
 5.3.2. Dynamics of Sharp-Force Assault
 5.4. Postimpact Variables
 5.5. Examination of Textile Damage
 5.5.1. Damage at the Fabric Level
 5.5.2. Damage at the Yarn Level
 5.5.3. Damage at the Fibre Level 5.6. Reconstruction of Textile Damage/Simulation Experiments5.7. Conclusions
 References
 Chapter Six: Forensic Analysis of Blunt Impact Damage to Textiles
 6.1. Introduction
 6.2. Case Study
 6.3. Aims of the Research
 6.4. Method Used
 6.5. Key Findings
 6.5.1. BFI Damage in New, Nonlaundered Fabric
 6.5.1.1. To the Naked Eye
 6.5.1.2. Using Microscopy
 6.5.1.3. Effect of Variables
 Impactor
 Fabric
 Layering
 6.5.2. BFI Damage and Prior Laundering of Fabric
 6.5.2.1. To the Naked Eye
 6.5.2.2. Using Microscopy
 6.5.3. BFI Damage and Laundering of Fabric After Impact