Textiles: Basics is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of textiles so you can be prepared for a career in the global textile and apparel industry. With the knowledge from this book, you wi
A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionized the industry, together with the East End workshops and the creation of artificial
There are few aspects of our lives—physical, emotional, spiritual—in which thread and fabrics do not play a notable part. Beverly Gordon reminds us memorably and movingly of the powerful significance
Provides information on the key materials in art, design and shaping of the environment in the 21st century. This book features various developments and talks about the advanced textiles in production
UK-based Schoeser is a recognized textile authority and Honorary President of the UK Textile Society. She has advised numerous organizations on historic textiles and wallpapers, including English Heri
African Textiles Today illustrates how African history is read, told, and recorded in cloth. All artifacts or works of art hold within them stories that range far beyond the time of their creatio
The age of Art Deco is one of the most innovative and vibrant periods of textile design. Sophisticated and exotic prints dazzled the world, and ideas generated by avant-garde artists transformed fabri
A revised edition showcases and profiles a wide range of advanced textiles that are available or in production, from customizable fabrics to protective materials; in a volume that includes two hundred
Textiles and fashion share a close and complicated relationship. They have, however, traditionally been considered separately. This is surprising given that fashion is dependent, and to some extent sh
A history of textiles and their significance and use in cultures from prehistoric times to the present discusses materials, techniques, and design and considers the influences of the trade in textiles
"Patricia Cheesman’s understanding and commitment to the textiles arts of Laos and Thailand in particular has, over the intervening years, produced a wealth of resources for the newcomer and the bette
For the ancient peoples of the Andes, textiles were often the most valuable commodity they possessed - far beyond gold and silver. For us, they are works of unsurpassed art and craftsmanship, and one
For design experts and enthusiasts, Waller (art psychotherapy, Goldsmiths, U. of London, UK) offers an illustrated overview of textiles from the Balkans, including the former Yugoslavia (in particular
This book provides knowledge on the finishing of substrates with a functionalising coating, emphasizing on technical textiles. The spectrum of topics covers different substrates and coating materials,
This volume continues the series' tradition of bringing together work on clothing and textiles from across Europe. It has a strong focus on gold: subjects include sixth-century German burials containi
Dransart (anthropology and archaeology, U. of Wales) and Wolfe (textiles, British Museum, London) offer design professionals and aficionados a sampling of some 30 rare and beautiful early Andean works
In 1940, Hans Knoll founded a company in New York that soon earned a reputation for its progressive line of furniture. Florence Schust joined the firm and helped establish its interior design division
Historical dress and textiles, always a topic of popular interest, has in recent years become an academic subject in its own right, transcending traditional genre boundaries. This annual journal inclu
The third volume of this pioneering series explores the manufacture and trade of textiles and their practical, fashionable, and symbolic uses. Papers include in-depth studies and cross-genre scholarsh
African Textiles is an authoritative survey of textile arts--unique and collectible rugs, tapestries, garments, and much more--from across the continent. John Gillow has traveled extensively throughou
An inspirational and exciting book that explains the processes and potential of weaving high-twist yarns into fabrics that are transformed by washingWeaving with high-twist yarns and contrasting mater
This new book, Electrospinning of Nanofibers in Textiles, presents important new research in the dynamic and emerging field of electrospinning and covers all aspects of the technology as used to produ
Textiles have been made and used by every culture throughout history. However diverse—whether an ancient Egyptian mummy wrapping, a Turkish carpet, an Italian velvet, or an American quilt—all textiles
This is a clear, easy-to-follow guide for students, accomplished artists and designers who want to expand their knowledge of techniques for dyeing and screenprinting on textiles. The book covers many
Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, second edition, reflects the industry's best practices and most practical efforts to provide products of a consistent quality that meet customers' needs. Wi
Ghori (law, Bond U., Australia) presents his PhD dissertation for the University of New South Wales, research for which he began just after the quotas on trade in textiles and clothing were abolished
The world’s most creative designers and engineers are working together to develop high-performance fabrics that are sustainable, fireproof, anti-bacterial, soundproof, sun- and even shark-resistant. F
The invention of the Jacquard loom in eighteenth-century France paved the way for computing and revolutionary change. From its punch-card origins, code has evolved to define and enable new methods in
The right clothing and equipment is of vital importance to the survival and effectiveness of military personnel. "Advances in military textiles and personal equipment" summarizes key research on the d
Prepare for a Career in TEXTILES with Confidence! Sara Kadolph’s Textiles provides students with a comprehensive, basic knowledge of textiles. This beautiful book, filled with full-color photos and il
The book covers the essential aspects of textile designs and would be useful to the students aspiring for careers in textile designing. The book deals with the difference between textile designs and o
This book, despite its title is much more than just a bibliography. Conceived as part of the Manchester Medieval Textiles Project it aims to make accessible the full range of resources available to th
