Article about the development by engineers of the University of California, Berkeley, of an array of synthetic micro-fibers using ultra-high friction to support loads on smooth surfaces. From EurekAlert.

Article about nonbitumous materials used in asphalt paving mixtures, including mineral, cellulosic, polyester and polypropylene fibers as stabilizers. From the US Transportation Research Board. [PDF]

Technical paper reporting on an investigation concerning the utilisation of polymer waste in the manufacture of polyamide fibers. Authors: Jacek Wesolowski and Karolina Grzebieniak. [PDF]

Detailed description of the Ph.D. project of Kimberly Carlson about research into spider silk, and the possible utilization of the resulting knowledge in the manufacture and processing of existing man-made polymers and fibers.

Short article, presenting the characteristics of soybean protein fibers and the perspectives for their development and applications. Author: Li Yi-You. [PDF]

Instructional classroom module on the manufacturing and processing technologies for man-made fibers. Author: Charles B. Weinberger. [PDF]