Intended for undergraduate programs of colleges and universities that focus on fashion merchandising, fashion design and interior design, Textiles: Concepts and Principles, 2nd edition, provides a thorough approach to the fundamentals of textiles. Written clearly and concisely, it focuses on comprehension of the interrelationship between the components of textiles to help students understand and predict textile properties and performance.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-1-56367-300-9 (9781563673009)
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Virginia Hencken Elsasser presently serves as associate professor of fashion in the Graphics Arts and Design Department of Centenary College. Throughout her long history as an educator,she has taught courses focusing on flat pattern, the fundamentals of design, textile science and design, and apparel construction. She is also the author of Textiles: Concepts and Principles and has written several articles dealing with the stimulation and engagement of students' creativity.
* Introduction to Textiles * Fibres and Their Properties * Natural Fibres * Production of Manufactured Fibres * Manufactured Cellulose Fibres * Synthetic and Special Application Fibres * Yarn Formation * Woven Fabrics and Their Properties * Knit Fabrics and Their Properties * Non-Wovens and Other Methods of Fabric Construction * Dyeing and Printing * Finishes TEXT FEATURES * Articles related to specific topics covered in chapters * Laboratory assignments in the Instructor's Guide * Increased focus on textiles used in interiors * Photographs, diagrams and comparison tables * Extensive glossary and index * Instructor's Guide includes recommended course outlines, key terms, additional learning applications, suggestions for labs and a test bank
