The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles
The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles

Author: Ajoy K. Sarkar

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2021-11-04

Total Pages: 1766

ISBN-13: 1501365088

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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.

Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th Edition
Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th Edition

Author: Phyllis G. Tortora

Publisher: Fairchild Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 696

ISBN-13:

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The revised and expanded edition features over 14,000 definitions of fibers, fabrics, laws, and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Key terms are comprehensively defined and include details about historic background, geographic references, and uses both past and present. Extensive cross-referencing and listings of synonyms help the user to gain a broader understanding of the specific term being defined. Names of governmental entities relevant to the textile field and their acronyms are also included in the text including U.S. and multinational trade, educational, and professional associations, together with a description of their purposes and/or functions. This dictionary is an invaluable reference for students and those working in the textile industry.

Dictionary of Textiles
Dictionary of Textiles

Author: Louis Harmuth

Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com

Published: 1915

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Publisher: New York, Fairchild publishing company Publication date: 1915 Subjects: Textile fabrics -- Dictionaries Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Textile Terms
Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Textile Terms

Author: Kolanjikombil Matthews

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-01-31

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 0429893264

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Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Textile Terms is a reference dictionary with a short explanation of textile terms in spinning, weaving, processing and garmenting fields. The book is meant for all textile related personae, especially for textile students, textile processors and garmenting technicians. It will be an asset for merchandisers and buying offices for quick reference. It is a handy reference book for students as well as the faculty.

Textiles in America, 1650-1870
Textiles in America, 1650-1870

Author: Florence M. Montgomery

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780393732245

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First published in 1984, this remains the definitive study of textiles as they were used in early American homes.

Fabric Glossary
Fabric Glossary

Author: Mary Humphries

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13:

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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."

The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion
The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Fashion

Author: Sandra Keiser

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2021-11-04

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1501365290

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This seminal text demystifies the terminology of working in the fashion industry 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, new technologies, and processes. This book has been reorganized in a purely alphabetical order for easy reference. Lavishly illustrated with over 800 illustrations capturing the styles and details of fashion, this reference work is a must have for students, designers, fashion merchandisers, librarians, and fashion enthusiasts. The fifth edition also includes online availability to vocabulary and image flashcards via STUDIO for easy on-the-go access.

Garment and Textile Dictionary
Garment and Textile Dictionary

Author: George L. Conway

Publisher: Delmar

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13:

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An excellent resource for anyone in the textile industry, this essential dictionary features over 3,500 easy-to-understand definitions of key garment and textile terms. A special section on fabric defects following each alphabetical listing provides a quick reference to these important terms. Phonetic pronunciations and extensive cross-referencing, plus useful appendix material on garment and textile associations, vendors, and Internet reference sites make this dictionary an invaluable asset to any personal resource collection or library.