# Datasets of textile fibre persistence and the influence of physical activity for forensic interpretation and statistical analysis

## TL;DR

This paper provides a large dataset on how textile fibers persist after physical activity, useful for forensic analysis and education.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in the extensive dataset of fiber persistence under controlled physical activity for forensic use.

## Key findings

- 175,948 fibers were collected from clothing during up to four hours of physical activity.
- The dataset includes fiber type, color, and recovery location for statistical analysis.
- The data supports forensic education and evaluation of fiber evidence in real cases.

## Abstract

The data presented support the research paper “The persistence of fibres following a choreographed assault: a quantitative assessment of the influence of physical activity”. These data describe features (generic fibre type, colour, location of recovery) of 175,948 fibres recovered from cotton T-shirts and polyester/cotton hoodies worn by participants maintaining an intensity of physical activity for an interval of up to four hours.

The dataset may be used to conduct further statistical analysis to compare or in combination with other studies examining variables implicated in trace persistence. Importantly, forensic science researchers and practitioners may use this data for education and for the evaluation of forensic fibre findings in casework.