Open Directory - Arts: Crafts: Textiles: Handspinning: Spinning Fibers

Wool: Breeds of Sheep - Maintained at Oklahoma State University. General information, photos, history of breed, bibliographies.
Cotton: From Field to Fabric - Educational overview from the National Cotton Council.
Department of Textile Fabrics - Article from the Smithsonian Institution covering the basic natural fibers.
Fibercritters - An email discussion list for anyone having an interest in those animals who provide fiber for fiber artists. Information on how to join; message archives for members only.
Libeco Lagae: From Fax to Linen - Basic history, biology, growing, preparation, and end use. From The Linen House, an online store.
Priscilla Lowry Silks - A silk historian and medievalist, lecturer, designer and maker. Includes descriptions of lectures, seminars and workshops.
Qiviut (or Qiviuk) - Luxurious down fiber from the Muskox. Hints on preparing and spinning the fiber; vendors.
Soybean Protein Fiber - Background on this fiber produced from soybeans, describing the process.
The Revival of Colored Cotton, James M. Vreeland, Jr. - History of naturally colored cotton in Peru
Wool: Navajo-Churro Sheep - Origin, history, characteristics and preservation of this rare breed. Breeder list. Published by Navajo-Churro Sheep Association.
Wormspit.com - Silk work by hand: silkworms, reeling, spinning and weaving.

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