Prentice Hall

Fashion & Interior Design



Fabric Glossary, 3/E
Mary Humphries, Institute of Textile Science

ISBN-10: 013098549X
ISBN-13: 9780130985491

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 336 pp
Published: 07/02/2003

Suggested retail price: $68.80
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For courses in Textiles and Apparel Manufacturing.

Fabric Glossary offers an illustrated fabric dictionary, with a place for swatches of actual fabric, that fulfills a need that the swatched workbooks on the market do not. It complements more fully the course of study detailed in its companion book, Fabric Reference, by exploring the fascinating and satisfying characteristics of the multitude of fabrics we know by name. Comprehensive lists of fabrics for many end uses are listed, and then, in 115 "Files," some 600 names and terms are illustrated and/or explained. Links to these terms have been featured all through Fabric Reference, but having them concentrated in a separate handbook like this makes them infinitely more accessible for close examination while pursuing the course of study; it also makes this book especially valuable for use on the job after that course is finished!

  • A close-up look at most of the fabrics—Encountered by students in the fields they are studying to enter.

    • Provides real-life textile examples.

  • Detailed Illustration—Chosen by the author and arranged to show face vs. back, or type (2-ply or single) and number of warp yarns vs. weft, or other features.

    • Facilitates easier comprehension.

  • Name fabrics—Grouped together where they have closely similar characteristics. The best text-only dictionaries give a great deal of confusing detail on any one fabric, and since they are arranged alphabetically, other fabrics that are similar will likely be listed nowhere near them.

    • Minimizes confusion.

  • Cerlox binding—Allows the book to lie flat when opened and facilitates mounting of swatches on the template pages.

    • Guides the user so swatches are not mounted in the same position on each page.



Preface.


Acknowledgments.

I. OVERVIEW.

Guide to Using This Glossary.

Fiber Families.

Range of Fabric Weights—Sheer to Heavy.

Fabrics According to End Use Categories.

II. FABRIC FILES.

Notes on Using Fabric Files.

Notes on Mounting Swatches.

Fabric Files—Alphabetically.

References and Resources.

Index.

    For introductory courses in Textiles, courses in Fashion Design/Production, Fashion Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, and Costume Studies.

     

    The Fabric Glossary offers an illustrated fabric dictionary that includes scanned samples and a space for mounting actual swatches. Designed as a complement to the Fabric Reference, this book explores the characteristics of the multitude of fabrics we know by name. Fabrics are grouped in “Files” of like materials and over 600 names and terms are illustrated and/or explained. Topics include major fiber types, most kinds of yarns, all categories of weaves, knits and other constructions such as tufted, lace, felt, nonwoven, and stitchbonded. Also covered are effects of finishing, including examples related to dyeing, printing, and other applied design.

     

    Buy both together and save!  Fabric Glossary & Fabric Reference Package!

  • 0135005973Fabric Glossary, 4/E
    Humphries
    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 336 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0135005973 | ISBN-13: 9780135005972
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Fabric Glossary offers a unique dual aid for anyone studying, working with, or interested in textiles. It is a fabric dictionary, covering some 600 textile terms, to address the most-frequently asked question, "What is it called?" It distinguishes fabrics, one from another, by name, construction details, and origin, all visually enhanced with clear photos. Many of these show the fabric "dissected" to reveal significant or essential aspects of structure. At the same time, it serves as a superb swatch book, allowing for the mounting of actual samples of fabric, which are the best possible illustrations of any individual material.

Fabric Glossary is also designed as a companion in textiles study to Fabric Reference, which covers the technical specifics that contribute to each "name fabric;" links to Fabric Glossary are given at all stages in Fabric Reference, and indexed there as well. Both of these books are notable in that either (or both) of them would be used even more after a course of study is completed—in almost any area of work involving fabrics!

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