Textile & Fibrous Materials Examination

The findings of a fibre examination can:

• prove or refute the involvement of a specific individual in an incident;

• confirm the occurrence of physical contact between persons or objects;

• reconstruct the sequence of events based on traces found on clothing, furniture, or vehicles;

• provide the court with objective, scientifically supported data with evidentiary weight.

A forensic expert opinion becomes a reliable tool for protecting interests and contributes to establishing the truth in a case.

Methods of Examination

Fibre examinations rely on modern forensic analytical methodologies that provide reliable and reproducible results even when only minimal sample quantities are available.

The methods applied include:

• microscopic examination of fibre morphology;

• spectral and chromatographic techniques for determining chemical composition;

• comparison of case samples with reference collections;

• analysis of charred or degraded textile residues.

The combined application of these techniques ensures maximum accuracy and strengthens the evidentiary value of the results.

When Fibre Examination Is Conducted?

Fibre and textile examinations are relevant across a wide range of forensic and commercial scenarios. Such analyses help confirm or refute contact between objects, clarify the circumstances of an event, and establish the origin of materials.

In practice, forensic fibre analysis is used:

• in investigations of theft, traffic collisions, and violent crimes;

• to determine circumstances of contact between persons, objects, or surfaces;

• in fire and arson cases to identify the composition of burned textile remains;

• in commercial disputes involving the quality of materials or finished textile products.

Fibre examination is an essential tool in forensic science, helping not only to establish the truth in a case but also to strengthen the evidentiary basis presented in court.