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Textiles: Concepts and Principles, 3rd Edition

Virginia Hencken Elsasser
  • ©2011
  • 352 Pages
  • 8 pp. full color | softcover | perforated | 7.375 x 9.25
  • 978-1-56367-844-8
$86.50
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This clear and concise book focuses on the interrelationship of textile components to help students understand and predict textile properties and performance. Intended for undergradu-ate programs of colleges and universities that focus on fashion merchandising, fashion design, and interior design, Textiles: Concepts and Principles provides a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of textiles.
  • Student lab workbook with assignments for each chapter that can be conducted individually, in teams, or in class settings
  • New chapter "Textiles and the Environment" covering environmental issues, disposal recycling, and social responsibility throughout the life cycle of textiles
  • Discussion of current issues related to the impact of globalization and the environment on the textiles industry
  • Review of technologically-innovative fibers and their design applications
  • Real-world case studies of industry products and procedures
  • Information defining the role of textiles within specific industries in easy-to-read format
  • Standards of construction, maintenance, and performance as applied to textiles
  • Explanation of the importance of labeling
  • Tools for evaluating the effect of fabric construction on product performance
  • "At-a-Glance" feature provides quick access to key information

Instructors Resources
  • Instructor's Guide
  • PowerPoint® Presentation
  • Introduction to Textiles
  • Fibers and Their Properties
  • Natural Fibers
  • Production of Manufactured Fibers
  • Manufactured Cellulosic and Regenerated Protein Fibers
  • Synthetic and Special Application Fibers
  • Yarn Formation
  • Woven Fabrics and Their Properties
  • Knit Fabrics and Their Properties
  • Nonwovens and Other Methods of Fabric Construction
  • Dyeing and Printing
  • Finishes
  • Textiles and the Ecosystem

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Virginia Hencken Elsasser , MS, is an Associate Professor of fashion in the Communication and Fine Arts Department of Centenary College. She has taught courses focusing on textile science and performance, the social/psychology of clothing, elements of design, and retailing. She is a member of International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and Educators for Socially Responsible Apparel Business (ESRAB).

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