Thesis summary aiming to advance the current understanding of astronauts' capabilities and limitations in space-suited extra vehicular activities (EVA's) by developing models of the constitutive and compatibility relations of a space suit. Authors: Patricia Schmidt.

Extensive report on the proceedings of a workshop about mathematics in technical textiles, organized by the Scottish Industrial Networking Initiative in Mathematical Sciences (SINIMS) on January 16, 2002.

Determination of pore size and pore size distribution on the surface of membranes manufactured with polybenzimidazole (PBI) fibers, obtained by thermal shrinkage on the basis of the surface force-pore flow (SFPF) model for reverse osmosis transport. From Osmonics, Inc. Authors: Brian J. Rudie and Thanh D. Nguyen.

Technical paper presenting the results of an investigation of the end-use mechanical properties of textile fabrics of various weaves for protective apparel, made from meta-aramid yarns. Authors: L. Valaseviciute and others.

Technical paper about the different approaches to theoretical analyses of the mechanical behaviour of weft-knitted fabrics and reinforced composites made of glass fiber. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: M. de Araujo and others.

Report on the devlopment of methods for ascertaining the maximum cutter strengths, and the proof of the existence of a span optimum of monofilament reinforcement wires incorporated into technical textiles. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: V. Ulbricht and others.

Technical article about the development of conductive textiles for the storage of electronic equipment. Authors: M. Koch and others.

Technical report on the development of two- and three-dimensional textile stitchbond structures for the reinforcement of load-adapted timber joints. Authors: P. Haller and others.

Personal homepage of Joerg Jung, Dipl.-Ing., focused on three dimensional braiding technology. Extensive links to manufacturers, organizations and educational institutes.

Article about the materials, processes, products and applications of technical textiles and nonwovens. From Tecnitex Ingenieros SL.

Article about the state of the technical textiles industry in North America. Production statistics and market volume. Future developments and trends. Author: William C. Smith.

Comprehensive May 2002 report on the state of the US technical textiles industry, prepared on behalf of the Small Business and Technology Development Center by W. Chang and P. Kilduff.

Short article explaining technical textiles, their scope in applications, economic importance, and upcoming technological developments. Technitex Faraday Partnership.