J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science

With an easy-to-use loose-leaf / binder format and vibrant, color photographs,Fabric Science shows the creative application of textiles in fashion and interior design. The companionFabric Science Swatch Kit, 11th Edition (9781628926576), which includes 114 fabric swatches aligned with this text, gives students hands-on experience with textile fibers, yarns, fabrications, dyes, prints, and finishes--providing a complete package for understanding textiles.

The eleventh edition to meet the needs of both students and professionals in the textile, fashion, and related industries seeking an introduction to textiles. Johnson and Sarkar provide readers with a comprehensive text about the design, structure, and application of textiles with an emphasis on fashion and home goods. The range of information is exceptionally broad, and includes basic fiber makeup, fiber innovation, the formation of fabrics, quality issues, and laws that regulate textiles; updated topics include environmental responsibility, nanotechnology and innovations in industrial textiles and career opportunities in design, production, marketing, merchandising, apparel and home products.

Key Features
~New Business of Textiles features focus on textile applications within the industry, ranging from Novelty Yarns in Chanel Suits; Wearable Apparel Technology; to Green Dry Cleaning.
~20% new photographs and more than 250 color photos and illustrations througout the text
~Chapter objectives, key terms, study questions and assignments reinforce concepts and application
~Swatch Key at the start of each chapter identifies examples in the companion Fabric Science Swatch Kit, 11th Edition (9781628926576) to understand chapter content and complete chapter assignments

Instructor's Guide, Test Bank and PowerPoint presentation available.

PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501395369. STUDIO Instant Access can also be purchased or rented separately on BloomsburyFashionCentral.com.

Ingrid Johnson is a Full Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), US.
Ajoy Sarkar teaches textile development and marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), US.
Allen C. Cohen was a Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), US.