The Study of Fibers

Which type of mineral fiber is used for insulation due to its fire-resistant qualities?

Name 2 methods of fiber examination that does NOT destroy the fiber.

What 3 methods are used to locate and collect fiber evidence from a crime scene?

Secondary transfer of fiber evidence is from:

The warp pattern is vertical (up and down). The weft pattern is horizontal (left and right).

What is a thread count?

Yarns are:

What is the purpose of mineral fibers?

Fibers are:

Satin weave pattern has a shiny appearance and it's super stretchy.

Direct transfer of fiber is passing evidence from:

Name 3 examples of synthetic fibers:

Synthetic fibers have:

Natural animal fibers have:

Why is rayon considered a regenerated fiber?

Twill weave pattern has a diagonal appearance (3 over, under 1), not stretchy.

Are fibers class or individual evidence?

Name 3 examples of natural fibers in forensic science

Threads are:

Synthetic fibers are man-made fibers:

Leno weave pattern has a knit-like appearance, stretches in one directionn.

There are 5 weave patterns: basket, leno, satin, plain, twill

Name two examples of animal fibers:

Natural plant fibers have:

Name 2 out of 4 science techniques for analyzing fibers.

Natural fibers are made of natural polymers

Textiles are:

What are some different characteristics of fibers that can be identified at a crime scene?

What is the role of fibers as a source of evidence in forensic investigation?