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Textiles and Fashion
Materials, Design and Technology
1st Edition - November 8, 2014
Editor: Rose Sinclair
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9781845699314
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eBook ISBN:9780857095619
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This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. The first part of the book reviews the main types of natural and synthetic fibres and their properties. Part two provides a systematic review of the key processes involved first in converting fibres into yarns and then transforming yarns into fabrics. Part three discusses the range of range of finishing techniques for fabrics. The final part of the book looks specifically at the transformation of fabric into apparel, from design and manufacture to marketing. With contributions from leading experts in their fields, this major book provides the definitive one-volume guide to textile manufacture.
Provides comprehensive coverage of the types and properties of textile fibres to yarn and fabric manufacture, fabric finishing, apparel production and fashion
Focused on the needs of college and undergraduate students studying textiles or fashion courses
Each chapter ends with a summary to emphasise key points, a comprehensive self-review section, and project ideas are also provided
The Textile Institute and Woodhead Publishing
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
Preface
Acknowledgements
How to Use this Book
Part 1. Fibre Types
Chapter 1. Understanding Textile Fibres and Their Properties: What is a Textile Fibre?
Learning Objectives
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Types of Textile Fibres
1.3. Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics
1.4. Fibre Properties
1.5. Fibre Length, Shape and Diameter
1.6. Fibre Colour and Lustre
1.7. Fibre Fineness
1.8. Fibre Strength, Flexibility and Abrasion Resistance
1.9. Moisture Absorbency
1.10. Electrical Properties of Fibres
1.11. Thermal Properties of Fibres
1.12. Chemical Reactivity and Resistance
1.13. Case Studies: From Fibre Properties to Textile Products
18.5. Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Fabric Preparation
18.6. Research and Future Trends
18.7. Summary
18.8. Case Study
18.9. Project Ideas
18.10. Revision Questions
18.11. Sources of Further Information
Chapter 19. Fabric Finishing: Dyeing and Colouring
Learning Objectives
19.1. Introduction
19.2. Colour Theory
19.3. Selection of Dyes
19.4. The Dyeing Process
19.5. Classes of Dye for Different Fibre Types
19.6. Strengths and Weaknesses of Natural and Synthetic Dyes
19.7. Ensuring Quality and Effectiveness of Dyeing
19.8. Environmental Impact of Dyeing
19.9. Research and Future Trends
19.10. Summary
19.11. Case Study: Reactive Dyeing of Knitted Cotton Garments
19.12. Project Ideas
19.13. Revision Questions
19.14. Sources of Further Information
Chapter 20. Fabric Finishing: Printing Textiles
Learning Objectives
20.1. Introduction
20.2. Direct Printing
20.3. Other Printing Techniques
20.4. Traditional Printing Methods
20.5. Screen Printing
20.6. Transfer Printing
20.7. Digital Inkjet Printing
20.8. Impact of CAD/CAM on the Design of Printed Textiles
20.9. Research and Future Trends
20.10. Summary
20.11. Case Study
20.12. Project Ideas
20.13. Revision Questions
20.14. Sources of Further Information and Advice
Chapter 21. Applications of Textile Products
Learning Objectives
21.1. Introduction
21.2. Apparel
21.3. Furnishing or Interior Textiles, Including Household Products
21.4. Technical Textiles
21.5. Textile Art
21.6. Textile Industry
21.7. Case Study: Traditional Bedouin al Sadu Hand-Woven Products and Contemporary Digital Applications
21.8. Future Trends
21.9. Summary
21.10. Revision Questions
21.11. Sources of Information
Chapter 22. Sustainable Textile Production
Learning Objectives
22.1. Introduction
22.2. Key Issues in Sustainability
22.3. The Textile Supply Chain
22.4. Assessing the Environmental Impact of the Textile Supply Chain
22.5. Minimising the Environmental Impact of the Textile Supply Chain
22.6. Case Study: Creating Sustainable and Socially Responsible Fashion
22.7. Summary and Project Ideas
22.8. Sources of Further Information and Advice
Part 4. Developing Textile Products: The Case of Apparel
Chapter 23. Material Culture: Social Change, Culture, Fashion and Textiles in Europe
Learning Objectives
23.1. Introduction
23.2. Art and Society
23.3. Politics
23.4. War
23.5. Impact of Culture on Design, Fashion and Textiles
23.6. Definitions of Textile Culture and Fashion Culture: Are They the Same?
23.7. Project Ideas
23.8. Revision Questions
23.9. Further Reading
Chapter 24. Fashion and Culture: Global Culture and Fashion
Learning Objectives
24.1. Introduction
24.2. Impact of Culture in European and non-European Arenas
24.3. Case Study
24.4. Future Trends
24.5. Summary Points
24.6. Project Ideas
24.7. Revision Questions
24.8. Further Reading
Chapter 25. Fashion and the Fashion Industry
Learning Objectives
25.1. Introduction
25.2. Emergence, Development and Change in Fashion
25.3. The Standard Fashion-Trend Cycle
25.4. Why Fashion Changes?
25.5. Revision Questions
25.6. Summary Points
Magazines/Periodicals
Chapter 26. Visual Design Techniques for Fashion
Learning Objectives
26.1. Introduction
26.2. Why Consumers Buy New Designs
26.3. Market Research Methods for Identifying Emerging Consumer Needs
26.4. Finding Inspiration
26.5. Aesthetic Qualities in a Good Design
26.6. Design Tools
26.7. Moving from Sample to Production
26.8. Future Trends: Impact of New Technologies/Processes
26.9. Case Study: The Development of a Garment
26.10. Summary
26.11. Project Ideas
26.12. Revision Questions
26.13. Sources of Further Information and Advice
Chapter 27. Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) of Apparel and other Textile Products
Learning Objectives
27.1. Introduction
27.2. Fashion and Textile Software Programs
27.3. Using CAD to Design Fashion Products
27.4. Other Uses of CAD in Fashion Design
27.5. CAM in Fashion and Textiles
27.6. Case Studies: Fashion Designers Interviewed by Sandra Burke
27.7. Summary Points and Project Ideas
27.8. Revision Questions
27.9. Sources of Further Information and Advice
Chapter 28. Adding Functionality to Garments
Learning Objectives
28.1. Introduction
28.2. Factors Affecting Garment Function
28.3. Improving Fabric Handle and Tailorability
28.4. Reducing Wrinkling
28.5. Reducing Pilling
28.6. Reducing Bagging
28.7. Improving Fabric and Garment Drape
28.8. Improving Fabric and Garment Durability
28.9. Research and Future Trends
28.10. Summary
28.11. Project Ideas
28.12. Revision Questions
Chapter 29. Improving the Comfort of Garments
Learning Objectives
29.1. Introduction
29.2. Tactile Comfort
29.3. Thermo-Physiological (Thermal) Comfort
29.4. Measuring Physiological Comfort
29.5. Psychological Comfort
29.6. Improving Waterproofing and Breathability
29.7. Research and Future Trends
29.8. Summary
29.9. Case Study
29.10. Project Ideas
29.11. Revision Questions
Chapter 30. The Marketing of Fashion
Learning Objectives
30.1. Introduction
30.2. What Is Marketing?
30.3. The Marketing of Fashion
30.4. Targeting a Market
30.5. Branding
30.6. The Traditional Media Channels
30.7. New Technologies as Media Channels
30.8. The Marketing Plan
30.9. Future Trends
30.10. Summary Points
30.11. Project Ideas and Revision Questions
30.12. Sources of Further Information
Chapter 31. The Care of Apparel Products
31.1. Introduction
31.2. Wear of Garments
31.3. Stains
31.4. Laundering
31.5. Care Labelling
31.6. Clothing Storage
31.7. Conclusions and Future Trends
31.8. Sources of Further Information
31.9. Summary Points
31.10. Project Ideas
31.11. Revision Questions
Glossary
Index
No. of pages: 894
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: November 8, 2014
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Paperback ISBN: 9781845699314
eBook ISBN: 9780857095619
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Rose Sinclair
Rose Sinclair lectures in textile design at Goldsmith’s College, University of London and is a visiting tutor at Central Saint Martin’s College, University of Greenwich, UK. She has undertaken award-winning work in improving the teaching of design and other aspects of textiles in schools and colleges.