Fibers

Question 1

What fibers below are vegetable fibers:
Cotton
Wool
Silk
Linen
Nylon
Spandex
Polyester

Answer 1

Cotton and Linen

Question 2

Polymers such as hair, fiber, and small materials left at the crime scene are known as what kind of evidence?

Answer 2

Trace (Transfer) Evidence: This category of evidence includes materials that are often microscopic and are readily exchanged between people, places, and objects upon contact. Examples of this type of evidence include hair, fiber, glass, paint, and plastic.

Question 3

What is the name of the microscope made from 2 compound light microscopes to compare fibers and hair?

Answer 3

The Leica FS 2500 comparison microscope is designed for hair and fiber analysis supplying reliable evidence of the tiniest differences in their micro-structure, texture, and color. This system is made up of two Leica DM 2500 microscopes joined together with a motorized Leica FS CB comparison bridge.