Short technical paper describing an investigation into the size and shape of synthetic spider silk protein fiber using colloidal gold particles and DNA plasmid to de-convolute the image of the fibers during atomic force microscopy (AFM). Author: Dr. Helen Hansma.

1999 Progress report of a research project within the US Environmental Protection Agency, with the objective of obtaining useful commercial intermediate products such as fibers, films, and foams for bulk applications in areas like packaging from naturally available starch, chitosan, and konjac, which are inherently biodegradable and environmental friendly. Author: Stephen P. McCarthy.

Extensive paper comparing and contrasting the property advantages and production costs of polylactic acid and cellulose based polymers for fiber manufacturing. From Nonwoven.Co.Uk.

Report on the development of biodegradable fibers from cellulose, chitin and protein raw materials through environmentally friendly technologies. Principal investigator: Sam Kudson.

Detailed description of biodegradable fibers made from lactic acid, derived through fermentation of corn starch. Features, physical properties, applications and lifecycle. From Kanebo, Ltd.

Feature article about the potential for biodegradable thermoplastic fibres made from polylactic acid (PLA) in the production and marketing of biodegradable disposables. From Express Textile. Source: Calvin Woodings Consulting.

Short article about the origin, manufacture, physical characteristics, and standard dyeing and finishing methods for soybean fiber. From Textileinfo.Com.

Scientific article about the creation of biocompatible thin films and filament fibers for implantable devices from protein polymers, using the electrospinning technology. From Elsevier Science, Ltd. Authors: Christopher J. Buchko and others.

Scientific study of the extend of degradation occurring in PCL fibers when enzymatically degraded by a hydrolase in vitro. From IUPAC. Authors: T. Hayashi and others.

Technical paper describing the chemical and physical properties, and the commercial applications in medical science of biodegradable man-made fibers from chitin and chitosan polymer. Authors: N. Onar and M. Sariisik.