Textilepedia : the complete fabric guide

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BLUE: The TATTER Textile Library

Name/Title

Textilepedia : the complete fabric guide

Entry/Object ID

TS1451.T49 2023

Description

"Textilepedia is a book that covers essential textile knowledge in a visual way. A balance between text and imagery, it simplifies complicated fabric and fiber information using comparisons and relatable stories. Clearly presented and filled with useful information, this book is essential for any fashion designer. From fiber, yarn spinning to fabric formation, this tool helps improve your knowledge of textile." -- BOOK JACKET

Lexicon

Search Terms

textile fabrics--encyclopedias

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Book

Book Details

Author

Fashionary International Ltd

Publisher

Fashionary International Ltd

Place Published

City

Hong Kong

Date Published

2023

ISBN

9789887711094

Notes

Length: 239

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Contents

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Q&A. Fabrics in general ; Fibers ; Function ; Care and maintenance -- Chapter 1. Fibers. Fibers classification -- Plant fibers. Cotton ; Flax ; Hemp ; Jute ; Ramie ; Bamboo ; Sisal ; Abaca ; Kapok ; Coir -- Animal fibers. Cashmere ; Wool ; Mohair ; Yak ; Camel hair ; Alpaca ; Qiviut ; Vicuña ; Angora ; Silk ; Horsehair -- Regnerated fibers. Milk casein ; Soybean protein ; Rayon ; Acetate -- Synthetic fibers. Polyester ; Nylon ; Olefin ; Spandex ; Acrylic ; PVC ; Aramid ; Microfiber -- Blended fibers -- Fiber comparison -- Burn test -- Chapter 2. Yarn. Staple yarn ; Filament yarn ; Processing yarn ; Yarn system ; Ply yarn ; Yarn twist ; Complex yarn & texture yarn -- Chapter 3. Weave. Types of weave -- Thread count & fabric grain -- Weaving machine -- Weave. Chiffon ; Georgette ; Crepe de Chine ; Crepon ; Organza ; Batiste ; Voile ; Lawn ; Poplin ; Broadcloth ; Chambray ; Seersucker ; Oxford cloth ; Denim ; Chino / Drill ; Calvary Twill ; Gabardine ; Serge ; Herringbone ; Hopsack ; Flannel ; Ottoman ; Bengaline ; Faille ; Mikado ; Taffeta ; Dupioni ; Shantung ; Satin ; Duchess Satin ; Charmeuse ; Satin Crepe ; Velvet ; Corduroy ; Tweed ; Damask ; Brocade ; Terry cloth ; Sailcloth ; Canvas ; Calico ; Muslin ; Burlap ; Buckram ; Gauze ; Marquisette -- Weave comparison -- Chapter 4. Knits. Types of knits -- Wales and courses -- Types of stitch -- Machine gauge and slack tension -- Cutting of knitted fabric -- Knitting machine -- Basic knit. Jersey ; Double Jersey ; Rib Knit ; Interlock ; Reverse / Purl Knit ; Comparison of 4 basic knit -- Other Knit. Half Milano ; Full Milano ; Half Cardigan ; Full Cardigan ; Cable ; Jacquard ; Intarsia ; Tubular Knit ; Tricot ; Raschel -- Chapter 5. Lace & netting. Structure of lace -- Handmade lace -- Machine made lace -- Timeline of lace -- Types of netting -- Chapter 6. Non-woven & felting. General production process of non-woven -- Web formation direction -- Staple web formation method -- Filament web formation method -- Bonding -- Formation method -- Felting -- Common application -- Chapter 7. Hides. Types of leather -- Best parts -- Imperfections & grading -- Classification of leather -- Thickness and applications -- Common tanning method -- Leather source -- Faux / Artificial leather -- Faux fur -- Chapter 8. Finishings. Types of dyes -- Stages of dyeing -- Printing methods -- Printing style -- Colorfastness -- Fixing steps -- Finishing schedule -- Routine finishing. Sizing ; Desizing ; Singeing ; Scouring ; Bleaching ; Mercerizing ; Tentering ; Beetling ; Fulling ; Weighting ; Silicone ; Softening -- Aesthetic finishing. Calendaring ; Napping and brushing ; Sanding and sueding ; Shearing ; Flocking ; Burn out ; Pleating ; Plisse ; Embroidery ; Foil print ; Puff print ; Quilting ; Denim finishing -- Function finishing. Sanforization ; Wrinkle resistance ; Flame resistance ; Moisture wicking ; Durable water repellent ; Anti-static ; Anti-pilling ; UV protection ; Temperature regulation ; Soil / stain repellent ; Soil / stain release ; Moth proof ; Anti-microbial -- Chapter 9. Patterns, motifs & colors. Patterns. Stripes ; Geometric ; Checkered ; Camouflage ; Plants ; Animals -- Colors. Yellow ; Brown ; Red ; Orange ; Green ; Blue ; Purple ; Monochrome.