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The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles
The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles
Description
This seminal text demystifies all the terminology around working with textiles today, providing definitions of processes, techniques, features, and even some historical terms that you need to know. The dictionary now includes coverage of sustainability, smart materials and biobased textiles, intelligent and 3D manufacturing, new technologies, and processes. Entries cover fibers, fabrics, laws and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Highly illustrated with over 400 images, entries include pronunciation, derivation, definition, and uses. The ninth edition also includes online availability to vocabulary and image flashcards via STUDIO for easy on-the-go access.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
How to Use the Dictionary
Credits
A-Z Entries
Appendix: Trade, Professional, and Educational Organizations Related to the Textile Industry
Suggested References
Product details
| Published | 04 Nov 2021 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 9th |
| Extent | 576 |
| ISBN | 9781501365096 |
| Imprint | Fairchild Books |
| Illustrations | 445 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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