Textiles
Prepare for a Career in TEXTILES with Confidence!\ The field of textiles is changing rapidly. In her newest edition of Textiles, Sara Kadolph has made significant updates to reflect and discuss technological changes and environmental concerns in order to prepare students for careers in apparel and textiles. Chapters are organized to follow the order in which textiles are addressed in the industry, beginning with coverage of fibers and following with sections on yarns, fabric construction,...
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A revered resource, Textiles, Elevnth Edition, by Sara Kadolph, provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products. Organized according to the textile production process, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components–including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Using new full-color photos and illustrations, it examines the interrelationships among these components and their impact on product performance. This edition features coverage of new fibers, updated industry and company examples and summary tables that make this a timeless resource for any industry professional. Also discusses the new effects of sustainablity in the industry. Booknews Provides a basic knowledge of textile production and performance. Sections focus on basic components of fabrics and textile products and on general issues in use and production. Sections are complete and can be used in any order. Core material follows the normal sequence used in production of textiles: fiber, yarn, fabrication, and finishing. Other material deals with product development, legal and environmental concerns, and career issues. Includes summary and reference tables, b&w photos and diagrams, study questions, and a glossary. This eighth edition reflects new processes and concerns in the industry, and offers professional terminology and information on starting salaries. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Table of ContentsSECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES1. Introduction2. Product Development from a Textile PerspectiveSECTION TWO: FIBERS3. Textile Fibers and Their Properties4. Natural Cellulosic Fibers5. Natural Protein Fibers6. The Fiber Manufacturing Process7. Manufactured Regenerated Fibers8. Synthetic Fibers9. Special-Use FibersSECTION THREE: YARNS10. Yarn Processing11. Yarn ClassificationSECTION FOUR: FABRICATION12. Weaving, Basic Weaves and Fabrics13. Fancy Weaves and Fabrics14. Knitting and Knit Fabrics15. Other Fabrication MethodsSECTION FIVE: FINISHING16. Finishing: An Overview17. Aesthetic Finishes18. Special-Purpose Finishes19. Dyeing and PrintingSECTION SIX: OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO TEXTILES20. Care of Textile Products21. Legal, Sustainability, and Environmental Issues22. Career ExplorationAPPENDIX A: FIBER NAMES IN OTHER LANGUAGESAPPENDIX B: FIBERS NO LONGER PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATESAPPENDIX C: SELECTED TRADE NAMESGLOSSARYINDEX
\ BooknewsProvides a basic knowledge of textile production and performance. Sections focus on basic components of fabrics and textile products and on general issues in use and production. Sections are complete and can be used in any order. Core material follows the normal sequence used in production of textiles: fiber, yarn, fabrication, and finishing. Other material deals with product development, legal and environmental concerns, and career issues. Includes summary and reference tables, b&w photos and diagrams, study questions, and a glossary. This eighth edition reflects new processes and concerns in the industry, and offers professional terminology and information on starting salaries. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
