Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 677
EAN: 9780131187696
Edition: 10
ISBN: 0131187694
Label: Prentice Hall
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 512
Publication Date: 2006-07-24
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Studio: Prentice Hall

This popular book, now in its 10th edition, considers textiles as the materials used to create apparel, furnishings, and industrial products. It approaches textiles from a product analysis approach, using professional terminology, and provides examples to illustrate key concepts. Flow charts on identifying fabric structure and naming fancy woven fabrics; other fabrication methods; and knits have been added. Also included are tables summarizing components such as fibers, yarns, fabric structure, and finishes. An expanded glossary makes it easier for readers to find pertinent information. For designers, technical designers, apparel engineers, and others in the fashion/apparel business.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Cheaper than the Bookstore
Comment: It was much cheaper than my college bookstore and shipping was free. I could have paid less for it if I had gone with one of the independant sellers instead of Amazon directly, but I would have had to pay for shipping. I have enjoyed the book even though it is a text book.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great text
Comment: This was an easy textbook to follow when I took my textiles class. It is very informative and interesting.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent insight for Seamstress
Comment: I had been searching through all of the sewing books I could find to learn more about the nature of fabric and fibers...and everything I could possibly want to know was here, and more. Absolutely fascinating. It is a textbook, but was written clearly enough that anyone with an interest in the area can easily understand it. I've been teaching classes to costumers and members of the local American Sewing Guild, who are equally impressed with the knowledge we got from this book.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Connecting Textiles and Science
Comment: I use this book as the text for teaching a basic textiles course for sophmores. This text provides a sound foundation for students understanding the textiles and the science foundations that are the base for predicting textile performance. Every line is packed with information; there is no fluff in this book. If you want to understand WHY textiles and textile products perform in specific ways, this is the book to buy.

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