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Overview"With the increasing emphasis on textiles as a major global industry, Fabric Science, 9th Edition continues the long tradition of meeting the needs of both students and professionals in the textile, fashion and related industries. The best-selling introductory text is for students and professionals who need a solid understanding of basic textiles. Amongst other new material, Cohen and Johnson address the effect of textiles and textile products on the environment throughout the text. They address the variety of career opportunities in the design, production, marketing, and merchandising of textiles, apparel, and home products associated with the world of textiles. New to this Edition --New chapter ""Textiles and the Environment"" and discussions throughout the text on the effect of textiles and textile products on the environment -- New section entitled Industrial Fabrics focusing on fabrics engineered to meet special performance requirements such as seat belts (transportation), bandages (medical), protective clothing (safety), inflatable building (construction) -- Pronunciations of fiber names in other languages -- Four-color throughout including new and revised line drawings -- New section ""Speaking of Textiles"" - includes list of phrases relating to textiles and textile products used specifically in the industry -- More comprehensive coverage of nanotechnology -- CD-ROM includes study questions to encourage direct application of the material covered and assignments to provide a learning experience with practical industry application -- Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom -- PowerPoint(r) Presentation includes lecture slide and four-color front and back views of fabric swatches in the Fabric Science Swatch Kit, 9th Edition" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joseph J Pizzuto , Allen C. Cohen , Ingrid JohnsonPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Fairchild Books Edition: 9th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.654kg ISBN: 9781563678554ISBN 10: 1563678551 Pages: 382 Publication Date: 01 August 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsContents: The Textile Industry Fiber Characteristics Natural and Manufactured Fibers Yarns and Sewing Threads Woven Fabrics Knitted Fabrics Other Types of Textiles Textile Dyeing Textile Printing Textile Finishing Care and Renovation of Textiles Unique Fabrications and Innovations Textiles for the Interiors Determining Fabric Quality Guide to Fabric Selection Textiles and the Environment (NEW) Textile Laws, Regulations and Trade AgreementsReviewsAuthor InformationAllen C. Cohen and Ingrid Johnson are both based at the Fashion Institute of Technology, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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