Description

With an increased emphasis on the global industry of textiles, the best-selling Fabric Science, 11th Edition provides the most comprehensive and current introduction to textiles-from fibers through finished fabrics. This edition has been fully updated to reflect the current industry and applications to fashion, home goods, interior design and related industries.

- Hardcover binder with loose-leaf, full color sheets allows user to customize their book

- Coverage of fiber characteristics, yarns, woven and knit fabrics, dyeing, printing, and various finishes

- Discussions on environmental concerns, care and renovation, fabric innovations, quality issues, and global laws that regulate textiles

- Attention to textiles for interiors and how to select fabric for the desired end use in apparel, interior furnishings and industrial products

- The vocabulary of textiles in chapter glossaries and a list of fiber names in seven languages

The companion Fabric Science Swatch Kit, 11th Edition (ISBN 9781628926576), includes 114 fabric swatches that align with this text and give students hands-on experience with textile fibers, yarns, fabrications, dyes, prints, and finishes-providing a complete package for understanding textile