Description
This review covers the development of Shingosen (new synthetic fibres) from 1966 to 1998, how and why the Japanese market developed these fibres and what the future holds. It contains 27 references to specialist articles, patents and other sources of information as well as tables of selected textiles from each of the main Japanese producers of Shingosen. The tables include information on the trade names, characteristics, final products and specifications of each of the companies covered.