This is an authoritative survey of textile arts—unique and collectible rugs, tapestries, garments, and more—from all parts of Africa. Five sections detail the textile history and traditions of west, north, east, central, and southern Africa, examining materials, dyes, decorations, patterns, … Continue reading →

The nuts-and-bolts of fashion design–great for everyone who loves clothes! * Fascinating case studies by industry pros * Inspiring illustrations plus no-nonsense text All fashion designers need a strong understanding of fabrics and their properties. How are different types of … Continue reading →

This user-friendly guide to textile testing methods equips readers with the skills necessary to interpret data, analyze results, and to predict general levels of performance. Presents basic, practical information on methods and techniques used to analyze textile fabrics for end-use … Continue reading →

The revised and expanded edition features over 14,000 definitions of fibers, fabrics, laws,and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology,and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Key terms are comprehensively definedand include details about historic background, … Continue reading →

This book helps readers understand how the components of textiles–fiber, yarn, fabric, dye, and finish–contribute to the performance of products for specific end uses. With a focus on the why behind the material, it encourages students to understand and predict textile properties … Continue reading →

“Textile Designs is a dazzling, informative fabric encyclopedia of archival beauty. It is a necessary tool for the fashion industry, schools, and libraries.” —Women’s Wear Daily “An iconography of textile motifs and a vocabulary of pattern. . . . Highly … Continue reading →

Individuality is key in today’s DIY trends. Whether creating fabric art, sewing clothes, making home décor items, or quilting, people are looking for ways to make their projects unique and self-expressive. Fabric choices have narrowed and it certainly is not … Continue reading →

Expanding on the breadth and depth of the previous editions, the Third Editionboasts revised and updated materials including discussions on the environmentalimpact of textiles, nanotechnology, and the role of the interior designer in selectingtextiles for residential and commercial interiors. If … Continue reading →

Digital Textile Design covers everything students and practitioners of textile design will need to learn about designing and printing digitally. Textile designers are beginning to realize the creative potential of digital textile design and are fast catching up with graphic … Continue reading →

Explore the elements and popular practice of using found objects in mixed media and textile art with Cas Holmes. When applied both for decoration and meaning, found objects can add texture and special accents to your art pieces. Let textile … Continue reading →