From the Book - First American edition.
Harder, better, faster, stronger
Fibers in the cave: the origins of weaving
Dead men's shrouds: wrapping and unwrapping Egyptian mummies
Gifts and horses: silk in ancient China
Cities that silk built: the silk roads
Surf dragons: the Vikings' woolen sails
A king's ransom: wool in medieval England
Diamonds and the ruff: lace and luxury
Solomon's coats: cotton, America, and trade
Layering in extremis: clothing to conquer Everest and the South Pole
Workers in the factory: rayon's dark past
Under pressure: suits suitable for space
Harder, better, faster, stronger: record breaking sports fabrics
The golden cape: harnessing spider silk