Evaluation of milkweed floss as an insulative fill material

Milkweed, a perennial plant that can adapt to adverse soil conditions, is being developed as an alternative crop. Fiber characterization and potential market iden tification are critical to its development. The most promising commercial use for milkweed floss is as a loose fill for jackets and comfo...

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Published in:Textile research journal 1991-04, Vol.61 (4), p.203-210
Main Authors: Crews, P.C. (University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE), Sievert, S.A, Woeppel, L.T, McCullough, E.A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AISLAMIENTO
ASCLEPIADACEAE
ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA
ASCLEPIAS SYRIACA
Blending
Chambers
Compressibility
Compressing
INDUMENTARIA DE PROTECCION
INSULATING MATERIALS
INSULATION
Insulators
ISOLATION
Lofts
NEBRASKA
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Textiles
VETEMENT DE PROTECTION
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