Textiles and fashion : materials, design and technology /
Sinclair, R.
Textiles and fashion : materials, design and technology / edited by R Sinclair. - xlvii, 845 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes index
Understanding textile fibres and their properties : what is a textile fibre? Natural textile fibres : vegetable fibres Natural textile fibres : animal and silk fibres Synthetic textile fibers : regenerated cellulose fibers Synthetic textile fibres : polyamide, polyester and aramid fibres Synthetic textile fibres : polyolefin, elastomeric and acrylic fibres Synthetic textile fibres : non-polymer fibres Conversion of fibre to yarn : an overview Fibre to yarn : staple-yarn spinning Fibre to yarn : filament yarn spinning Yarn to fabric : weaving Yarn to fabric : knitting Fibre to fabric : nonwoven fabrics Yarn to fabric : specialist fabric structures Yarn to fabric : intelligent textiles Fabric finishing : joining fabrics using stitched seams Joining fabrics : fastenings Fabric finishing : pretreatment/textile wet processing Fabric finishing : dyeing and colouring Fabric finishing : printing textiles Applications of textile products Sustainable textile production Material culture : social change, culture, fashion and textiles in Europe Fashion and culture : global culture and fashion Fashion and the fashion industry Visual design techniques for fashion Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) of apparel and other textile products Adding functionality to garments Improving the comfort of garments The marketing of fashion The care of apparel products
This textbook is intended for those studying A-levels, diplomas or undergraduate programs that focus on textiles and fashion. It provides a clear and systematic approach to the fundamentals of topics such as textile fibres, fabric manufacture, textile dyeing, apparel design and manufacture. Developments such as environmental and sustainability, smart textiles and the integration of technology into the textile and fashion industry are also discussed. Case studies are incorporated to demonstrate practical aspects of the topic. Each chapter includes a summary to emphasise the key points and a comprehensive self-review section for the student
9781845699314
Fashion
Fibres textiles
Textile fabrics
TS1765 TEX
Textiles and fashion : materials, design and technology / edited by R Sinclair. - xlvii, 845 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes index
Understanding textile fibres and their properties : what is a textile fibre? Natural textile fibres : vegetable fibres Natural textile fibres : animal and silk fibres Synthetic textile fibers : regenerated cellulose fibers Synthetic textile fibres : polyamide, polyester and aramid fibres Synthetic textile fibres : polyolefin, elastomeric and acrylic fibres Synthetic textile fibres : non-polymer fibres Conversion of fibre to yarn : an overview Fibre to yarn : staple-yarn spinning Fibre to yarn : filament yarn spinning Yarn to fabric : weaving Yarn to fabric : knitting Fibre to fabric : nonwoven fabrics Yarn to fabric : specialist fabric structures Yarn to fabric : intelligent textiles Fabric finishing : joining fabrics using stitched seams Joining fabrics : fastenings Fabric finishing : pretreatment/textile wet processing Fabric finishing : dyeing and colouring Fabric finishing : printing textiles Applications of textile products Sustainable textile production Material culture : social change, culture, fashion and textiles in Europe Fashion and culture : global culture and fashion Fashion and the fashion industry Visual design techniques for fashion Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) of apparel and other textile products Adding functionality to garments Improving the comfort of garments The marketing of fashion The care of apparel products
This textbook is intended for those studying A-levels, diplomas or undergraduate programs that focus on textiles and fashion. It provides a clear and systematic approach to the fundamentals of topics such as textile fibres, fabric manufacture, textile dyeing, apparel design and manufacture. Developments such as environmental and sustainability, smart textiles and the integration of technology into the textile and fashion industry are also discussed. Case studies are incorporated to demonstrate practical aspects of the topic. Each chapter includes a summary to emphasise the key points and a comprehensive self-review section for the student
9781845699314
Fashion
Fibres textiles
Textile fabrics
TS1765 TEX