Fibers, 1. Survey

1.	Introduction
2.	History
3.	Characteristics of Fibers
3.1.	Fineness
3.2.	Tenacity and Modulus of Elasticity
3.3.	Elongation
4.	Spinning
4.1.	Wet Spinning
4.2.	Dry Spinning
4.3.	Melt Spinning
4.4.	Electrospinning
5.	Prerequisites for Fiber Formation
5.1.	Molecular Mass and Fiber Formation
5.2.	Molecular Structure and Fiber Properties
5.3.	Property Requirements for the Formation of Fiber Structures
5.4.	Crystallization
5.5.	Organization of Structural Elements
5.6.	Structural Models
5.7.	Molecular Symmetry and Physical Properties
5.8.	Changes in Properties Caused by Symmetry Defects
6.	Fiber Properties Required by Textiles
6.1.	Requirements to Be Met by Textiles
6.2.	Modification of Fiber Properties
6.3.	Comfort Properties of Textiles
7.	Economic Aspects
8.	Tabular Survey of Fibers

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