Forensics fiber final

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Fiber

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The smallest indivisible unit of a textile

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Textile

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A flexible, flat material made by interlacing yarns(threads)

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Direct transfer

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fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or vise versa

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Secondary transfer

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fibers are transferred from a source to victim or suspect

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Fibers can be collected by

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• - vacuuming

• - adhesive removal

• - forceps

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Natural fibers

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Comes from animals, plants, or minerals

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Synthetic fibers

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Manmade fibers

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Natural fibers examples

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-cotton

• - coir

• - hemp

• - wool

• - cashmere

• - silk

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Synthetic fiber examples

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• - polyester

• - nylon

• - acrylic

• - acetate

• - rayon

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Synthetic fibers

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• - melt away from fire

• - solidity when cooled

• - give off a chemical smell

• (rope)