Textiles
- ISBN-10
- 013412863X
- ISBN-13
- 9780134128634
- Series
- Textiles
- Pages
- 600
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-05-01
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Authors
- Sara J. Kadolph, Sara B. Marcketti
Description
Prepare for a Career in TEXTILES with Confidence! Sara Kadolph's Textiles provides students with a comprehensive, basic knowledge of textiles. This beautiful book, filled with full-color photos and illustrations, examines the interrelationships among fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes and discusses how they impact product performance. Organized according to the textile production process, the text gives students a solid understanding of textile components and how they work together. New activities and case studies bring the text to life and facilitate group activities. A timeless resource for any professional in the industry, the Twelfth Edition has been updated to discuss sustainability, technological advances, and new career opportunities in the textile industry. Short College Description Audience: For courses in Textile Science, Textile Fundamentals, Introduction to Textiles, Textiles for Interiors, or other courses focusing on basic textiles. Approach: Known for being clear and accessible yet comprehensive and highly visual photo and illustration program Organized according to the textile production process, the text gives students a solid understanding of textile components and how they work together. New! Updated to discuss sustainability, technological advances, and new career opportunities in the textile industry. Competition: Johnson/Cohen/Sarkar, J.J. PIZZUTO'S FABRIC SCIENCE, 11e, Fairchild Publishers (2016) Elssaser, Textiles: Concepts and Principles, Fairchild Publishers (2011) iTextiles eText, iTextiles (tm)
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2022-02-10
- 234 pages
- Ebook
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Similar books
-
Textiles of Japan
By Thomas Murray, Anna Jackson, Virginia SoenksenThis volume explores the range and artistry of the country's tradition of fiber arts and is an essential resource for anyone captivated by the Japanese aesthetic.
-
Extreme Textiles: Designing for High Performance
By Maltida McQuaid, Philip Beesley31 ( left ) Charles Duke's lunar gloves Made by ILC Industries Inc. U.S.A. , 1972 Chromel - R® , Beta cloth , silicone , aluminum Courtesy of Smithsonian Institution , National Air and Space Museum , 1974-0150-002 / 003 Charles Duke was ...
-
African Textiles Today
By Chris SpringWith a concluding chapter discussing the impact of African designs across the world, the book offers a fascinating insight into the living history of Africa.
-
Woven Textiles: Principles, Technologies and Applications
By Kim GandhiWith its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, this second edition will be an indispensable guide for all designers, engineers and technicians involved in the design, manufacture and use of woven textiles, as ...
-
Functional Textiles for Improved Performance, Protection and Health
By N Pan, G. Sun105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 New product development in textiles Edited by B. Mills Improving comfort in clothing Edited by G. Song Advances in textile biotechnology Edited by V.A. ...
-
Textiles: The Whole Story : Uses, Meanings, Significance
By Beverly GordonDiscusses how textiles are an integral part of the human life journey from cradle to grave in a multitude of practical, symbolic and spiritual ways. This title illustrates the many uses of textiles in our everyday lives.
-
Engineering of High-Performance Textiles
By John H Xin, Menghe MiaoSimilarly, a further high-throughput process, flexographic printing, utilizes rollers to transfer patterns to a substrate. However, a subtle difference to gravure printing is that patterns are produced on plates made of rubber or ...
-
Textiles of India
By Helmut Neumann, Heidi NeumannGorgeously illustrated, this volume makes a stunning gift for anyone interested in the history and craftmanship of one of the world's oldest textile traditions.
-
Electronic Textiles: Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology
By Tilak DiasSmart Fabrics and Wearable Technology Tilak Dias ... biotechnology Edited by V. A. Nierstrasz and A. Cavaco-Paulo Textiles for hygiene and infection control Edited by B. McCarthy Nanofunctional textiles Edited by Y. Li Joining textiles: ...
-
Medieval Clothing and Textiles
By Gale R. Owen-Crocker, Robin NethertonThe best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines.