On-Line Books

Short and condensed guide to the properties and various methods of application of the coal-tar based dyestuffs produced by the Badische Anilin and Soda Fabrik, and published early Twentieth Century by its North American distributors.

Collections of fabric weave patterns from 3 through to 16 ends, with explanations of arrangements and combinations. First published in 1881. Author: T.R. Ashenhurst.

Comprehensive multi-lingual dictionary dealing with technical terms and definitions in use in the yarn spinning industry. English, German, Russian, French, Italian and Spanish. Published in 1925. Edited by: Alfred Schlomann.

Comprehensive multi-lingual dictionary dealing with technical terms and definitions in use in the yarn spinning industry. English, German, Russian, French, Italian and Spanish. Published in 1925. Edited by: Alfred Schlomann.

Extensive 133 page book, originally published with engraved illustrations by Pitman and Sons, Ltd in 1911, about the silkworm, the history and practice of sericulture, and the processing and applications of silk. Author: Luther Hooper.

Third part of the history of the Marzotto Woollen Mill and the region of Valdagno, Italy, from 1836 to 1936, dealing with the history of wool weaving from ancient Greece to the Industrial Revolution.

History of the origin of lacemaking in England, which was introduced into the Great marlow, Bedfordshire, Cambridgehire and Northamptonshire areas by Flemish refugees moving to England after the death of Catherine of Aragon. Author: C. Romanne-James.

Guide to calculations relating to the construction of yarns and fabrics, including methods for the analysis of cloth. Published early 1900. Author: E.A. Posselt.

Series of articles, reprinted from Wool Knowledge and published by the British Wool Marketing Board in 1967, about wool processing and wool textile manufacturing. Articles about wool scouring, carding and combing, and the spinning of woollen yarns.