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Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics

Deborah Young
  • ©2011
  • 228 Pages
  • 199 2" x 3" swatches (includes mounting sheets) linen tester | three-ring binder | 8.5 x 11
  • 978-1-56367-728-1
$145.00
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Using simple, direct language, this book is not intended only for students of textile science, but rather is meant for anyone in the fashion industry: students, product developers, stylists, buyers, designers, and more. Through the text and swatches, the user will learn the inherent performance properties and construction of fibers and yarns. This invaluable reference brings together a wide variety of information into one volume, enabling users to spend less time trying to connect the dots and more time applying the concepts.
• Fiber and yarn samples
• 199 (2" x 3") swatches, including chiffon, muslin, tweed, canvas, taffeta, denim, and satin
• Easy assembly
• Pre-printed swatch boards with detailed information about each fabric, including name, fiber content, yarn construction, count, coloration, finish, weight, and characteristics
• Extra blank swatch board for users to find and mount their own fabric samples
• Activities at the end of each chapter to help students organize and classify information
• Pick glass to help users examine and magnify fabrics
• Key chapters on knit fabrics, specialty weft knits, warp knits, and performance fabrics

Instructors Resources
  • Instructor's Guide
  • PowerPoint® Presentation
• The Textile Cycle: From Fiber to Fashion
• Natural Fibers
• Manufactured Fibers
• Synthetic Fibers
• Yarns
• Plain Weaves
• Plain Weave Variations
• Twill Weaves
• Satin Weaves
• Complex Weaves
• Knit Fabrics
• Specialty Weft Knits
• Warp Knits
• Minor Fabrications
• Dyed and Printed Fabrics
• Fabrics Defined by Finishes

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Deborah Young , MFA, is an Assistant Chair of the Textile Science Department at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles. She is responsible for textile curriculum development in the areas of fashion, product development, merchandise marketing, and apparel manufacturing. Her curriculum focuses on the practical application of textiles for the fashion industry at large. The approach features new teaching methodologies that include a rigorous program of learner-centered activities designed to stimulate student participation and increase comprehension and retention. As an award-winning textile artist, she has developed specialized textile processes to achieve her vision. These unique textiles have been exhibited nationally and internationally. She is a member of the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC).

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