Textiles (11th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0135007593 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 600 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Amber Great. Textile 101 As an avid sewer, I wanted a more in-depth knowledge of fabrics and this purchase was graciously overdoing it. Obviously as a textbook the information was what I was looking for and them some. A less sophisticated book would have sufficed, but to have this reference available is awesome. I recommend for the textile/merchandising student not so much for the. Good introduction to Textiles Amazon Customer I used this book for an introductory class about textiles. While at times the book was a bit wordy (I felt many things could be said in fewer words) it was generally easy to read and comprehend. Its a good introductory book to the world of textiles and I have no doubt I will continue to use it throughout my career as a Merchandings, Apparel, and Textiles m
Iowa State University
This edition features coverage of new fibers, updated industry and company examples and summary tables that make this a timeless resource for any industry professional. Also discusses the new effects of sustainablity in the industry.. A revered resource, Textiles, Elevnth Edition, by Sara Kadolph, provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products. Using new full-color photos and illustrations, it examines the interrelationships among these components and their impact on product performance. Organized according to the textile production process, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components–including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes
. Equal attention is paid to both apparel and furnishings textiles, with the focus on helping students develop an understanding of how performance and characteristics are engineered to provide serviceable textile products. From the Publisher Chapters are organized to follow the order in which textiles are addressed in the industry, beginning with coverage of fibers, and following with sections on yarns, fabric construction, and fabric finishes. Material includes traditional background information, an ov