About the Book
This book provides a thorough overview of current and future focuses of biotechnology in the fiber and textile industry. Biotechnology has impacted the textiles industry through the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, as well as enabling the design of improved textile materials. Topics range from the developments for improving fibers, including cotton, silk and wool to the creation of new biopolymers. Further chapters review fibers produced from genetically modified microorganisms and recombinant proteins.