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Optical Examinations of Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics

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For most people, the eyes are their most important sensory organ. Thus, it is no wonder that optical examinations are often an important part of the investigation of textile samples.

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Ehrmann, A., Blachowicz, T. (2017). Optical Examinations of Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics. In: Examination of Textiles with Mathematical and Physical Methods. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47408-3_5

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