Forensic Textile Science.
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Kent :
Elsevier Science,
2017.
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| Series: | Textile Institute book series.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- 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.
