Textiles - Couverture rigide

Kadolph, Sara J.; Langford, Anna L.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0131187694 ISBN 13 : 9780131187696

Editeur : Pearson, 2006

Synopsis

For courses in Textile Science, Textile Fundamentals, Introduction to Textiles, Textiles for Interiors, or other courses that focus on basic textiles.

 

A revered resource, Textiles, Tenth Edition, by Sara Kadolph, provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products. Organized according to the textile production process, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components–including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Using new full-color photos and illustrations, it examines the interrelationships among these components and their impact on product performance. This edition features coverage of new fibers, updated industry and company examples and summary tables that make this a timeless resource for any industry professional.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Prepare for a Career in TEXTILES with Confidence!

 

The field of textiles is changing rapidly. In her newest edition of Textiles, Sara Kadolph has made significant updates to reflect and discuss technological changes and environmental concerns in order to prepare students for careers in apparel and textiles. Chapters are organized to follow the order in which textiles are addressed in the industry, beginning with coverage of fibers and following with sections on yarns, fabric construction, fabric finishes, and coloration methods, as well as a new section on knits.

 

This new edition of Textiles has been updated to include the following:

 

• A discussion of sustainability issues as they apply to textiles
• Increased coverage of the globalization of the textiles industry
• A new pedagogical feature to highlight key content for students: Textile Timeout
• Section review questions have been added to help students summarize the section material
• Several Learning Activities per chapter apply directly to the accompanying swatch kit
• End-of-chapter references have been added and expanded
• End-of-chapter review questions have been revised to provide an increasing level of rigor for students
• New appendix material
  • A world map to help student identify the global nature of the textile complex

 

 

 

Student copies of Textiles may be packaged with MyTextilesLab, Pearson’s new online textiles resource, for a truly enhanced classroom experience

 

Quatrième de couverture

Textiles, ninth edition, is designed to be a comprehensive text for the introductory textiles student with emphasis on the fundamental principles of serviceability of textiles and textile production. This new edition continues its clear and logical presentation of topics with the most up-to-date information accompanied by the extensive use of visuals.

Photographs and diagrams that help students understand and learn the information remain a major part of the book. Basic fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes continue to be the emphasis. A professional understanding and use of terms are major goals of this book and are achieved with an extensive glossary and index.

Major changes with the 9th edition include:

• Flow charts for basic fabric structures, basic woven fabrics, fancy woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, other fabrications, and fabrics with aesthetic finishes.
• Tables were combined to facilitate understanding and comparisons among fibers and fabrics.
• Extensive discussions of elastoester, fluorpolymer, melamine, yak, cornstarch fiber (polylactide), and PBO.
• Comprehensive information of production development and the role textile materials play in this process.
• Care of textiles was expanded with the addition of home solvent cleaning, horizontal and vertical axis washing machines, ventless drying, alternates to dry cleaning, and new ingredients in detergents or compounds available for home use.
• New finishes were added: bioscouring, ultraviolet absorbent, porosity control., vapor phase durable press finishes, and pilling resistant finishes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0131187694
• ISBN 13: 9780131187696
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie