| Fibre formation, fibre properties and
processing performance
(Program 3)
Program manager: Dr Peter Turner, CSIRO
Division of Textile and Fibre Technology, Belmont, Vic
Overview
The unique properties of the wool fibre are the basis of
the wool textile industry. The complexities of the structure and
composition of the fibre give rise to its specific properties, but also
continue to provide challenges for both wool production and wool
processing. At the time the CRC was formed, it was recognised that further
research into fibre formation and fibre properties would be required, with
a clear focus on the particular types of Merino wools of concern to the
CRC's main programs. This was also to provide a link with wool processing
through the identification of any specific fibre properties which may
result in specific, significant challenges or opportunities for processing
methods.
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