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Interior textiles : design and developments / edited by T. Rowe.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Woodhead Publishing in textilesCRC Press; Woodhead Publishing Ltd., 2009Description: xvii, 285 pages : 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781420094824
  • 9781845693510
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • NK2115.5.F3 INT
Contents:
Natural fibres for interior textiles / R. Kozlowski, A. Kicińska-Jakubowska, and M. Muzyczek Synthetic fibres for interior textiles / R. Milašius and V. Jonaitienė The use of knitted, woven and nonwoven fabrics in interior textiles / S.J. Kadolph Surface design of fabrics for interior textiles / T. Das The use of textiles in carpets and floor coverings / D. Whitefoot Advances in joining fabrics for the furniture industry / E. Strazdiene Environmental issues in interior textiles / L. Tucker The role of textiles in indoor environmental pollution : problems and solutions / L. Nussbaumer Developments in flame retardants for interior materials and textiles / S. Posner Fire testing of upholstered furniture : current and future methods / C.M. Fleischmann Innovative textiles for seating / A. Büsgen
Summary: This book provides an overview of the types of textiles used within the interior textile sector and key technological developments and safety issues affecting the industry. An understanding of these topics enables the designer or manufacturer to select the most appropriate fabrics for interior applications. The first group of chapters reviews types and selection of materials for interior textiles, including natural and synthetic fibres as well as knitted, woven and nonwoven fabrics. Further chapters review surface design of interior textiles and the use of textiles in carpets and floor coverings. The second part of the book discuses developments in such areas as joining furniture fabrics, the use of sustainable and recycled textiles in interior applications, using interior textiles to minimise indoor environmental pollution, flame retardant materials and innovative textiles for seating. Interior textiles: design and developments is an important text for manufacturers, designers and buyers of interior textiles as well as being a valuable resource for students and academics studying interior design and materials. Provides a comprehensive review of the type of textiles used within the interior textile sectorConsiders environmental issues in interior textiles assessing different types of sustainable and recycled textilesExplores the important issues of surface design and flammability testing
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Book Book Batanai Library Open Shelf MK2115.5.F3 INT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 162087 Available BK150018

Includes bibliography and index

Natural fibres for interior textiles / R. Kozlowski, A. Kicińska-Jakubowska, and M. Muzyczek Synthetic fibres for interior textiles / R. Milašius and V. Jonaitienė The use of knitted, woven and nonwoven fabrics in interior textiles / S.J. Kadolph Surface design of fabrics for interior textiles / T. Das The use of textiles in carpets and floor coverings / D. Whitefoot Advances in joining fabrics for the furniture industry / E. Strazdiene Environmental issues in interior textiles / L. Tucker The role of textiles in indoor environmental pollution : problems and solutions / L. Nussbaumer Developments in flame retardants for interior materials and textiles / S. Posner Fire testing of upholstered furniture : current and future methods / C.M. Fleischmann Innovative textiles for seating / A. Büsgen

This book provides an overview of the types of textiles used within the interior textile sector and key technological developments and safety issues affecting the industry. An understanding of these topics enables the designer or manufacturer to select the most appropriate fabrics for interior applications. The first group of chapters reviews types and selection of materials for interior textiles, including natural and synthetic fibres as well as knitted, woven and nonwoven fabrics. Further chapters review surface design of interior textiles and the use of textiles in carpets and floor coverings. The second part of the book discuses developments in such areas as joining furniture fabrics, the use of sustainable and recycled textiles in interior applications, using interior textiles to minimise indoor environmental pollution, flame retardant materials and innovative textiles for seating. Interior textiles: design and developments is an important text for manufacturers, designers and buyers of interior textiles as well as being a valuable resource for students and academics studying interior design and materials. Provides a comprehensive review of the type of textiles used within the interior textile sectorConsiders environmental issues in interior textiles assessing different types of sustainable and recycled textilesExplores the important issues of surface design and flammability testing

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