This book includes fundamentals of textile processing technology with explanation of craft techniques, various stages of processing fibres and yarns with useful, readily understandable, line drawings. Fibrous types, dyes, yarns and cloths have been explained and material is supported by glossary and explanation of processing stages from fibre to finished cloth. Further, the considerations of relevance to the development and preparation of a design collection are outlined and discussed. Various testing procedures, including fibre, yarn and cloth identification methods, and important innovations in textile products and processing are identified and explained as well. Focused mainly on the needs of students specializing in textile or fashion design, at first year undergraduate university level, this book: Covers all stages from fibre to finished cloth. Discusses various stages of processing fibres and yarns. Explains fibrous types, dyes, yarns and cloths supported by relevant glossary. Presents explanations of both tactile and aesthetic aspects of textiles used in clothing.
A teacher's resource for the D&T Routes textiles course. It is composed of the student's book plus 16 pages of advice and inset help for implementation of the course.
Mackintosh Re-interpreted: Original Sketches to Digitally Created Fabrics
These are presented by pattern and motif, in contrast to the chronological displays in most books and museums. The dates and countries of origin are supplied wherever known.
The A-Z format features the work of over 30 pioneers at the forefront of digital printing, from Alexander McQueen and his photo-prints to Thakoon Panichgul and his new-Asian florals.
The Art of African Textiles traces some paths through the complex and still largely unresearched history of African textile artistry.
Surface Designing of Textile Fabrics
Contains answers to all the questions in the GCSE Essentials Textiles Technology Workbook.