Fabric Science

With an increased emphasis on the global industry of textiles, the best-selling Fabric Science, 11th Edition provides the most comprehensive and current introduction to textiles-from fibers through finished fabrics. The eleventh edition has been fully updated to reflect the current industry and applications to fashion, home goods, interior design, and related industries. - Hardcover binder with loose-leaf, full color sheets allows user to customize their book - Coverage of fiber characteristics, yarns, woven and knit fabrics, dyeing, printing, and various finishes - Discussions on environmental concerns, care and renovation, fabric innovations, quality issues, and global laws that regulate textiles - Attention to textiles for interiors and how to select fabric for the desired end use in apparel, interior furnishings and industrial products - The vocabulary of textiles in chapter glossaries and a list of fiber names in seven languages The companion Fabric Science Swatch Kit, 11th Edition (ISBN 9781628926576, available as a separate purchase), includes 114 fabric swatches that align with this text and give students hands-on experience with textile fibers, yarns, fabrications, dyes, prints, and finishes-providing a complete package for understanding textiles. NEW TO THIS EDITION - Updates include fiber innovations, high performance fabrics, smart textiles, nanotechnology, recent developments in wet processing and textile technology, global sourcing options, and sustainability - New Business of Textiles feature focuses on applications with topics such as the novelty yarns used in Chanel suits, current wearable apparel technology, and new green dry cleaning methods - More than 250 color photos and illustrations and 20% new photographs - Renamed and expanded Chapter 13 Performance, Technical, and Smart Textiles STUDIO RESOURCES - Study smarter with self-quizzes and video quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions TEACHING RESOURCES - Instructor's Guide with teaching suggestions, activities, lecture notes, and a guide to Swatch Kit assignments. - Test Bank with over 600 multiple choice, short answer, and true or false questions. - PowerPoint presentations include full-color images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion.

With an increased emphasis on textiles as a major global industry, the tenth edition of this best-selling book continues to meet the needs of both students and professionals in the textile, fashion, and related industries. Based on their combined experience in both education and the industry, Cohen and Johnson provide readers with a comprehensive text about the design, structure, and application of textiles. The range of information is exceptionally broad, and includes basic fiber makeup, fiber innovation, the formation of fabrics, quality issues, and laws that regulate textiles; updated topics include environmental responsibility, nanotechnology and innovations in industrial textiles. The authors also provide readers with information regarding textile-related trade and professional associations and career opportunities in design, production, marketing, merchandising, apparel and home products.

The twelfth edition of J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science provides the most current and comprehensive overview and introduction to the textile industry--from fibers and finishes to applications in fashion design, fashion business, fashion merchandising, apparel product development, textile production management, and interior design. With an increased emphasis on textile sustainability, this best-selling book continues to meet the needs of both students and professionals in the textile, fashion, and related industries. Based on their combined experience in both education and the industry, the authors provide readers with a comprehensive text about the design, structure, and application of textiles. The range of information is broad and deep, and includes basic fiber chemistry, fiber innovations, the fabrication of fabrics, quality assurance, and laws that regulate textiles; updated topics include bio-based fibers, circularity and sustainability, wearable textiles, and revised and updated chapters on fibers, yarns, non-wovens, dyeing, printing, and finishing. The authors also provide readers with information regarding textile-related trade and professional associations and career opportunities in design, production, marketing, merchandising, apparel, and home products. STUDIO Features Include: - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions and image identification - Watch videos that bring chapter topics and concepts to life Instructor Resources - Instructor's Guide with teaching suggestions, activities, lecture notes, and a guide to Swatch Kit assignments - Test Bank with over 600 multiple choice, short answer, and true or false questions - PowerPoint® presentations include full-color images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Offers an Indian perspective in understanding the world of fabrics by explaining the factors that contribute to the aesthetics as well as performance of a textile product. Organised in six parts, this book adopts a systematic approach in defining and exploring the concepts of fabric science.

This book is a step in the direction of giving an Indian perspective for understanding the world of fabrics. Organised in seven parts, the book adopts a systematic approach in defining and exploring the concepts of fabric science. Part I (Fundamentals) discusses the history, composition, classification and properties of textile fibres. Part II (Fibres) focuses on the typical traits of the fibre family. Part III (Yarns) deals with yarn production and properties. Part IV (Fabrics) covers weaving, knitting and other methods of fabric construction. Part V (Finishing) highlights the colouration and functional finishes of any fabric. Part VI (Consumer Concerns) is aimed at enhancing consumer satisfaction by generating awareness among consumers regarding selection, care and maintenance and vital topics like blending and defects. Part VII (Miscellaneous concepts)—guides students on career opportunities related to this course. KEY FEATURES • Relevant illustrations and images to help in grasping the steps of fabric construction. • Chapter-end exercises aimed at testing the factual knowledge, understanding and application of the concepts. • Simple examples from day-to-day life to instil a sense of curiosity in the reader's mind to know more about the intriguing world of textiles. NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION While maintaining organization of the book and its hallmark features—simple no-frills writing style and engaging pedagogy—the fourth edition introduces: • Two new chapters on 'Blending' and 'Defects' in Part VI; both areas are of concern for consumers. • A new chapter on 'Sustainability' in Part VII on demand of Civil Service aspirants and today's eco-conscious times. TARGET AUDIENCE • M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Science • B.A./B.Sc. Home Science • M.Sc. Home Science • Civil Services aspirants Contents Preface Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements PART I: FUNDAMENTALS 1. Introduction 2. Classification of Textile Fibres 3. Textile Fibre Composition 4. Fibre Properties PART II: FIBRES 5. Natural Protein Fibres 6. Natural Cellulosics 7. Regenerated Fibres 8. Synthetic and Inorganic Fibres PART III: YARNS 9. Yarn Production 10. Yarn Properties PART IV: FABRICS 11. Weaving 12. Knitting 13. Non-wovens and Other Methods of Fabric Construction PART V: FINISHING 14. Basic and Special Finishing 15. Finishing with Colour: Dyeing and Printing PART VI: CONSUMER CONCERNS 16. Choosing an Appropriate Fabric: Guidelines for Consumers 17. Care and Maintenance of Fabrics 18. Blending 19. Fabric Defects PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS 20. Career Opportunities 21. Towards Sustainability Ten University Test Papers Index

Specialist yarn, woven and fabric structures are key elements in the manufacturing process of many different types of textiles with a variety of applications. This book explores a number of different specialist structures, discussing the developments in technology and manufacturing processes that have taken place in recent years. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Specialist yarn, woven and fabric structures is essential reading for all textile researchers, technicians, engineers and technologies, and will also be suitable for academic purposes. Looks at developments that have occurred in the manufacturing of specialist yarn, weave and fabric structures Discusses different types of specialist yarn structures, such as hybrid, fancy and compound yarns Offers insight into multicomponent fabric structures such as 3D nonwovens, flocked, knotted and jacquard woven fabrics

An extraordinary and challenging synthesis of ideas uniting Quantum Theory, and the theories of Computation, Knowledge and Evolution, Deutsch's extraordinary book explores the deep connections between these strands which reveal the fabric of realityin which human actions and ideas play essential roles.