Classic and modern fabrics : the complete illustrated sourcebook
Entry/Object ID
TS1765.W55
Description
A guide to different types of fabric in circulation. The author describes over 600 examples, from classic tweeds to state-of-the-art nano fabrics. Ease of recognition is the books primary aim: each entry is written in an easy-to-follow format, including a definition, notes on structure, and a list of the fabrics principal applications and almost all examples are accompanied by a photograph and/or diagram designed to show defining characteristics at a glance. In addition, the text contains a wealth of detail covering patterns, history, and obsolete terms that the reader might still encounter.
