3. Stored textiles should not be exposed to the light because the natural cellulose fibers (cotton and linen) and animal fibers (silk and wool), of which most antique textiles are made, are damaged by ...

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If natural fibers (wool, cotton or linen) are present then the textile can be more than 80 years old. Whereas man-made fibers were not in heavy use until the 1920s. A textile analyst must also ...

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A newly established research hub in North East England will explore the extent and environmental impact of microfibre loss from textiles.

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