The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles

Author/Contributor(s):	Sarkar, Ajoy K ; Tortora, Phyllis G ; Johnson, Ingrid
Publisher:	Fairchild Books
Date:	11/04/2021
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

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 everything from 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.