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Fabric for the Designed Interior, Third Edition, is a comprehensive text for students and professionals, addressing residential, commercial, and other interiors. The book begins by placing fabric in a historic context, examining its connection to the growth of civilization. Later chapters take a practical approach to provide readers with the tools they need for successfully specifying fabric, dealing with environmental and safety concerns, understanding fabric and carpet-care issues, working with bids and contracts, and learning strategies for navigating showrooms and fabricating facilities. Leading designers, fabric manufacturers, and suppliers weigh in with their experiences, giving readers a clear idea of real-world expectations. This new edition includes a new chapter on fabrics for transportation and leisure with the latest fabric technology.

New to this Edition
· New chapter on fabrics for transportation and leisure and fabric technology
· Updates to include new interior codes
· Designer's Field Guide feature boxes include exclusive interviews with professionals for industry insights
· Content on AI and AI models including Machine Learning (ML) and up-to-date technologies

Instructor Resources
· Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
· PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

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Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1Origins of Fabric: A Primer
Chapter 2Structure and Content of Fiber and Yarn
Chapter 3Fabric Technology and Construction: Wovens and Nonwovens
Chapter 4Dyeing, Printing, and Finishing
Chapter 5Floor Covering: Rugs and Carpet
Chapter 6The Environment, Safety, and Codes
Chapter 7Specifying Residential Fabric and Trimming
Chapter 8Specifying Contract Fabric and Floor Covering
Chapter 9Fabrics for Travel and Leisure
Chapter 10Sources: Acquiring Fabric for Clients
Chapter 11Inside the Workroom
Chapter 12Maintaining Fabric, Carpeting, and Rugs
Appendix I: Historic Decorative Styles
Appendix to Chapter 8: ACT Voluntary Performance Guidelines
Appendix to Chapter 10: Sources: Acquiring Fabric for Clients
Appendix to Chapter 11: Yardage Chart
Endnotes
Glossary

Product details

Fairchild Books
Published 19 Feb 2026
Format Paperback
Edition 3rd
Pages 288
ISBN 9798765111178
Imprint Fairchild Books
Illustrations 280 colour illus
Dimensions 280 x 215 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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