| Description |
1 online resource (xlvii, 845 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Woodhead Publishing series in textiles ; number 126
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 126.
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| Summary |
This textbook is intended for those studying A-levels, diplomas or undergraduate programs that focus on textiles and fashion. It provides a clear and systematic approach to the fundamentals of topics such as textile fibres, fabric manufacture, textile dyeing, apparel design and manufacture. Developments such as environmental and sustainability, smart textiles and the integration of technology into the textile and fashion industry are also discussed. Case studies are incorporated to demonstrate practical aspects of the topic. Each chapter includes a summary to emphasise the key points and a comprehensive self-review section for the student. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Understanding textile fibres and their properties : what is a textile fibre? -- Natural textile fibres : vegetable fibres -- Natural textile fibres : animal and silk fibres -- Synthetic textile fibers : regenerated cellulose fibers -- Synthetic textile fibres : polyamide, polyester and aramid fibres -- Synthetic textile fibres : polyolefin, elastomeric and acrylic fibres -- Synthetic textile fibres : non-polymer fibres -- Conversion of fibre to yarn : an overview -- Fibre to yarn : staple-yarn spinning -- Fibre to yarn : filament yarn spinning -- Yarn to fabric : weaving -- Yarn to fabric : knitting -- Fibre to fabric : nonwoven fabrics -- Yarn to fabric : specialist fabric structures -- Yarn to fabric : intelligent textiles -- Fabric finishing : joining fabrics using stitched seams -- Joining fabrics : fastenings -- Fabric finishing : pretreatment/textile wet processing -- Fabric finishing : dyeing and colouring -- Fabric finishing : printing textiles -- Applications of textile products -- Sustainable textile production -- Material culture : social change, culture, fashion and textiles in Europe -- Fashion and culture : global culture and fashion -- Fashion and the fashion industry -- Visual design techniques for fashion -- Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) of apparel and other textile products -- Adding functionality to garments -- Improving the comfort of garments -- The marketing of fashion -- The care of apparel products. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Textile fabrics.
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Textile fabrics. |
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Fashion.
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Fashion. |
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Textile fibers.
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Textile fibers. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Sinclair, Robert (Materials scientist), editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Textiles and fashion. Cambridge, UK ; Waltham, MA, USA : Woodhead Publishing in association with The Textile Institute, [2015] 9781845699314 |
| ISBN |
9780857095619 (electronic book) |
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0857095617 (electronic book) |
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9781845699314 |
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1845699319 |
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