Description
Coarse wool fibres from UK sheep breeds have a very limited and low value use in terms of their application. This low price point saw countless examples of farmers burning their sheep's wool in fields as it wasn't worth the cost of transporting it for processing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study looks to examine the structure-property relationships of these wool fibres to establish new end-use applications in technical textiles. The surface morphology and the thermodynamics and kinetics of dyeing using acid dyes were studied, which showed significant differences between breeds in both physical and chemical properties, which influence sorption properties. The rate of dye diffusion to the wool fibres showed a correlation with their physical properties which tells us about the chemical reactivity of the material. These differences may be exploited for novel applications by wool industries which can have alternative and sustainable textile products used in specific sectors like automotive, household, medical and construction areas.| Period | 4 Jul 2023 |
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| Event title | 92nd Textile Institute World Conference: Sustainability of the Textile and Fashion Supply Chain – Transitioning to Zero Carbon and Zero Waste |
| Event type | Conference |
| Conference number | 92 |
| Location | Huddersfield, United KingdomShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | National |