Understanding Textiles

by Phyllis G. Tortora, Billie J. Collier, Martin Bide

Book Overview

This book helps readers "understand "how the components of textiles--fiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish--contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses. With a focus on the "why" behind the material, it encourages students to understand and predict textile properties and performance. This edition emphasizes the global environment and offers separate chapters in fiber properties; fabrics and structures; and nonwoven fabrics. Finishes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0024211958
• ISBN13: 9780024211958
• Release Date: October 1991
• Publisher: Maxmillan Pub. Co.
• Length: 636 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Terribly boring but useful

I had to get this book for my textiles class. The book is done in a rather boring format (it is pretty much just a reference book, what did I expect?!) but it was extremely useful for that class and for many more I have taken. Interesting tidbits throughout the book if you are at all interested in fashion and textiles.