chapter 1 Classification of Textile Fibres: Production, Structure, and Properties -- Shantha K.David and Michael T.Pailthorpe / chapter 2 The Structure of Textiles: an Introduction to the Basics -- Franz-Peter Adolf / chapter 3 Ropes and Cordage -- Kenneth G.Wiggins / chapter 4 Examination of Damage to Textiles -- Jane M.Taupin, Franz-Peter Adolf and James Robertson / chapter 5 From the Crime Scene to the Laboratory / chapter 6 Fibre Finder Systems -- Thomas W.Biermann / chapter 7 Microscopical Examination of Fibres -- Samuel J.Palenik / chapter 8 Infrared Microspectroscopy of Fibres -- Kenneth Paul Kirkbride and Mary Widmark Tungol / chapter 9 Instrumental Methods Used in Fibre Examination / chapter 10 Microspectrophotometry/Colour Measurement -- Franz-Peter Adolf and James Dunlop / chapter 11 Thin Layer Chromatographic Analysis for Fibre Dyes -- Kenneth G.Wiggins / chapter 12 Other Methods of Colour Analysis / chapter 13 Interpretation of Fibres Evidence / chapter 14 New Fibre Types -- Michael Grieve / chapter 15 The Future for Fibre Examinations -- Michael Grieve and James Robertson