The Textiles Industry Technical History

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Collection of test sheets and reports looking at how different coning oils affect yarn during processing. Includes measured results for friction, oil content, fibre length, static build-up, wash and rub fastness and oil pick-up. They also show how changes in roller speed, heat setting, scouring and tension impact performance with results presented as tables and graphs for comparison.

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Technical sheet describing how Mulsine “G” oil emulsion is used in worsted spinning and yarn conditioning, including ratios and application methods

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Printed sheets for Vickers textile oil products, including Throwol “DK” and Silkemul, showing how they were used and applied in silk and knitting processes.

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A set of technical booklets covering the testing and selection of oils for wool, the oiling of wool, acidity in oils and the use of alkali in wool scouring. Focused on oil performance, suitability and processing methods within textile production.

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Technical papers and internal documents covering textile lubrication, fibre processing, scouring methods, and industrial oil development, including laboratory tests, reports and training materials.

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A set of notes and test results on wool and fibre processing. Includes information on spinning lubricants, scouring performance, knitwear treatment, jute processing and mothproofing.

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Images showing oil types, uses, and test results for textile processes.

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Technical material covering the use of lubricants in textile processing, including friction, oil use, product types, common issues in high speed texturing and application levels.

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Internal technical sheets covering oil specifications, viscosity data and recommended use across different machinery.

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A collection of lab reports, test results and working documents looking at textile oils, fibres and processing. Includes friction and static testing, viscosity checks, chemical behaviour, trial work and general product development.

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A set of training documents covering how wool is processed in textile manufacturing.

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A group of charts and notes showing test results and general information on oils and finishes used in textile processing. Covers things like tension, drag, lubrication and how much to apply.

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A technical drawing of a yarn path with labelled measuring equipment, alongside a graph showing results at different speeds and weights.

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Confidential Vickers Oils documents detailing lab testing methods and quality control procedures for coning oils used in textile production, including lab photos. 

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Report on residue forming during yarn scouring at high temperatures. Analysis shows it was caused by an unstable spinning lubricant separating in the process.

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