Project Number: 6612-44000-022-01
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Aug 01, 2003
End Date: Jul 31, 2008

Objective:
Determine textile properties of flax fibers, determine optimal blend levels of flax with other fibers, and characterize fibers, yarns, and fabrics by standard test methods.

Approach:
Fibers will be retted by various methods, cleaned in the newly developed USDA Flax Fiber Pilot Plant, and made available for tests at the University of Georgia, Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Interiors (TMI). Fibers will be characterized using various microscopic methods available through TMI. Yarns and fabrics, both woven and non-woven that will be made with specific blend levels of flax and other fibers, will be made available for testing at TMI by standard methods.

Project Team

Akin, Danny Ian Hardin - Professor 706-546-3482

Related National Programs

Quality and Utilization of Agricultural Products (306)