Short description
Suitable for students and professionals who need an understanding of basic textiles. Describing the fundamentals, this work covers the emphasis on textiles as a major international industry. It addresses career opportunities in the design, production, marketing, and merchandising of textiles, apparel, and home products associated with textiles.
Long description
This best-selling introductory text is for students and professionals who need a solid understanding of basic textiles. In addition to describing the fundamentals, it covers the increasing emphasis on textiles as a major international industry. This edition continues to address the variety of career opportunities in the design, production, marketing, and merchandising of textiles, apparel, and home products associated with the world of textiles. Chapters are keyed to textile samples in the Fabric Science Swatch Kit, 8th Edition , available separately.