Textiles: Concepts and Principles - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

Textiles: Concepts and Principles, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive textbook that covers the fundamentals of textiles in a readable, non-technical style. It discusses the interrelationship of textile components, covers the global textile industry, and explores career opportunities, properties, care instructions, end uses, and environmental impact. The textbook includes updated information on sustainability, laws, and regulations, as well as a new "Did you know?" feature in each chapter. STUDIO features such as self-quizzes, flashcards, and additional exercises help students study smarter. Instructor Resources include an Instructors Guide, Test Bank, and PowerPoint presentations.

Format: Mixed media product
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Textiles: Concepts and Principles, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of textiles, presented in a readable and non-technical manner. It emphasizes the interconnection of textile components to aid students in understanding and predicting textile properties and performance, enabling them to select the most suitable textile for their final products. Co-author Julia Ridgway Sharp, along with Virginia Hencken Elsasser, delves into the global textile industry, covering textile products' components, summarizing laws and regulations, and exploring career opportunities. The book also examines properties, care instructions, end uses of natural and manufactured fibers, yarns, fabrics, coloring, and finishes. Additionally, it explores the overall impact of textiles on the environment.

This edition has been updated to include the latest information on sustainability, laws, and regulations, as well as technological advancements. Each chapter now features a new "Did you know?" section, offering insightful perspectives on recent developments in the textile industry. Furthermore, imperial and metric measurements have been included to provide a more global scope.

STUDIO Features include:

Study Smarter: Self-quizzes with scored results and personalized study tips help students reinforce their understanding and track their progress.

Review Concepts: Flashcards of essential vocabulary aid in memorization and comprehension of key terms.

Download Additional Exercises: Practice your skills with additional exercises that reinforce the material covered in the book.

Instructor Resources:

Instructor Guide with Test Bank: This guide provides suggestions for planning the course, utilizing the text in the classroom, and creating supplemental assignments and lecture notes. The Test Bank includes sample test questions for each chapter, allowing instructors to assess student understanding and evaluate their performance.

PowerPoint® Presentations: Images from the book are incorporated into PowerPoint® presentations, providing visual aids and a framework for lectures and discussions.

Textiles: Concepts and Principles, Fourth Edition, is an essential resource for students, educators, and professionals in the textile industry. It offers a thorough and up-to-date understanding of textiles, enabling individuals to make informed decisions about the materials they use and the products they create.

ISBN-13: 9781501366550
Edition number: 4 ed