With applications in the aerospace, automotive, defense, sports sector, geo-textiles, and medical industries, these hi-tech fibers become more relevant as the 21st century progresses. This book distinguishes its leading luminaries such as high-function, carbon, high-feeling, intelligent, super, nutritional, and hydrocolloid fibers and examines the research and commercialization arena between Europe, Japan and the U.S. as well. New Millennium Fibers is a groundbreaking work of reference for the fiber scientist and industrialist.