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These papers are available for download in uncompressed Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Adobe Acrobat format. |
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Critical Factors in Engineering Segmented Bicomponent Fibers for Specific End Uses (93KB) | ||||||||||||
| by Jeff Dugan | |||||||||||||
| This paper, published in 1999, describes our latest developments at the time concerning segmented bicomponent fibers that can be split to form microfibers. It was originally presented at INDATEC 99, and won the "Best Paper" Award for that conference. | |||||||||||||
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Novel Properties of PLA Fibers (171KB) | ||||||||||||
| by Jeff Dugan | |||||||||||||
| This paper describes the amazingly rich set of properties found in polylactic acid (PLA) fibers, and proposes promising applications for the fibers. It was originally presented at INTC 2000, where it also won the "Best Paper" Award. | |||||||||||||
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Synthetic Split Microfiber Technology for Filtration (260KB) |
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| by Jeff Dugan and Ed Homonoff | |||||||||||||
| This paper describes the role of microfiber-generating bicomponent fibers in forming uniquely effective filtration fabrics. It was originally presented at the Filtration 2000 Conference. | |||||||||||||
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4DG™ Fibers (887KB PowerPoint) | ||||||||||||
| This is a MS PowerPoint file containing a brochure describing many of the performance features of 4DG™ fibers, including moisture transport and filtration, and lists many applications, including thermal and acoustical insulation. | |||||||||||||
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4DG™ Fiber Wicking Tests (3.1 MB PowerPoint) | ||||||||||||
| Test results showing that 4DG is superior to other commercial fibers used in wicking applications. | |||||||||||||
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A NASA study concludes that 4DG Fibers are the most effective fibers for thermal insulation (438KB, PDF) | ||||||||||||
| by Heather L. Paul and and Kenneth R. Diller | |||||||||||||
| A study for NASA at the University of Texas, Austin evaluated various thermal insulation materials for a Mars space suit. No material was found to meet the demanding mission criteria, but 4DG fibers outperformed all other fiber types. | |||||||||||||
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Acoustical Absorptive Properties of Nonwovens (915 KB, PDF ) | ||||||||||||
| by K. Jayaraman | |||||||||||||
| This graduate research study published by the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center (NCRC) concludes that microfibers, such as those made from splittable bicomponent fibers, and fibers with a 4DG cross section show superior effectiveness in sound absorption. | |||||||||||||
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PPS Fibers for Baghouse Filtration (488KB PowerPoint presentation. Click here for the accompanying speaker's narration) | ||||||||||||
| by Jeff Dugan and Ed Homonoff | |||||||||||||
| In most cases, PPS fibers deliver the best combination of price and performance for coal fired power plant baghouse filtration and other applications requiring chemical resistance and heat resistance. FIT's technology can improve both the cost and the effectiveness. | |||||||||||||
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New Fibers for Taggant Applications, or "Chickenhead" to the Rescue! (1.9 MB) | ||||||||||||
| by Jeff Dugan | |||||||||||||
| By manipulating a bicomponent fiber's cross section, we create a fiber with a two-dimensional "barcode" identifier that is stealthy, counterfeit-resistant, and cost effective. | |||||||||||||
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Scent-Infused Textiles to Enhance Consumer Experiences (310 KB PDF) | ||||||||||||
| by John Pierce, et. al | |||||||||||||
| A study funded by the NTC (National Textile Center) and conducted by the University of Philadelphia reports that proprietary scented fibers from FIT have better durability to laundering than has been possible heretofore. | |||||||||||||
