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The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

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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 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. The ninth edition also includes online availability to vocabulary and image flashcards via STUDIO for easy on-the-go access.

Format: Mixed media product
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


This comprehensive and essential text serves as a comprehensive guide to the world of textiles, demystifying the various terminology and concepts associated with modern textile practices. It provides clear and concise definitions of processes, techniques, features, and historical terms that are crucial for understanding the textile industry. The dictionary has been expanded to include coverage of sustainability, smart materials, and biobased textiles, as well as intelligent and 3D manufacturing, new technologies, and processes.

Entries in the dictionary provide detailed information on fibers, fabrics, laws and regulations governing textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to the textiles industry. The text is extensively illustrated with over 400 images, including pronunciations, derivations, definitions, and uses, to enhance understanding and clarity.

In addition to its print version, the ninth edition of this dictionary offers online availability to vocabulary and image flashcards via STUDIO, providing convenient and on-the-go access for students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced textile professional, this dictionary is an invaluable resource for expanding your knowledge and understanding of the field.


ISBN-13: 9781501365133
Edition number: 9 ed

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