Textiles
Published on 31. May 1991
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-0-7502-0040-0 (ISBN)
Description
This activity-based series encourages the reader to explore simple design and technology concepts and to try them out in practical projects. Each book explains the basic principles of the subject, looking at examples of design found in nature and working through to advanced modern technology. In this volume, textiles are examined in various forms, from the growing of flax to make linen to the latest synthetic fibres like thinsulate. The reader is guided through a brief history of the textile industry. Starting with natural fibres like cotton, linen and silk, the author explains where these fabrics come from - cotton plant, flax plant and silkworm - and moves on to the technology of synthetic fibres like nylon and rayon. There are sections on dyeing fabrics, use of colour and the many different methods of printing patterns on to fabric.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
20 colour photographs, glossary, further reading list, index
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 195 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7502-0040-0 (9780750200400)
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Content
What are textiles?; care and content labels - fibres from plants, fibres from animals and insects; collecting fibres and fabrice - artificial fibres; testing the properties of fibres - turning fibres into fabric; design an advert for nappies - turning wool into felt; make a piece of felt - weaving fibres together, tapestry weaving; making a woven hanging - from knotting to knitting; visit a wool shop - fashion for knitting; experiment with patterns - using colour; exploring colour - using natural dyes, using chemical dyes; dyeing a range of colours - printing patterns on fabric; block printing - printing techniques; tie-and-dye some fabric - dressing for the job; testing for waterproofing - dressing to impress; why do people wear hats? - furnishing fabrics; testing for abrasion - the design process; choosing a design proposal - collecting resources for designing; a game of visual consequences.