Textiles and Fashion

Materials, Design and Technology

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Textiles & Polymers, Manufacturing
Cover of the book Textiles and Fashion by , Elsevier Science
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Author: ISBN: 9780857095619
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: November 8, 2014
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780857095619
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: November 8, 2014
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Language: English

This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. The first part of the book reviews the main types of natural and synthetic fibres and their properties. Part two provides a systematic review of the key processes involved first in converting fibres into yarns and then transforming yarns into fabrics. Part three discusses the range of range of finishing techniques for fabrics. The final part of the book looks specifically at the transformation of fabric into apparel, from design and manufacture to marketing. With contributions from leading experts in their fields, this major book provides the definitive one-volume guide to textile manufacture.

  • Provides comprehensive coverage of the types and properties of textile fibres to yarn and fabric manufacture, fabric finishing, apparel production and fashion
  • Focused on the needs of college and undergraduate students studying textiles or fashion courses
  • Each chapter ends with a summary to emphasise key points, a comprehensive self-review section, and project ideas are also provided
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This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. The first part of the book reviews the main types of natural and synthetic fibres and their properties. Part two provides a systematic review of the key processes involved first in converting fibres into yarns and then transforming yarns into fabrics. Part three discusses the range of range of finishing techniques for fabrics. The final part of the book looks specifically at the transformation of fabric into apparel, from design and manufacture to marketing. With contributions from leading experts in their fields, this major book provides the definitive one-volume guide to textile manufacture.

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