Full Description
The twelfth edition of J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science provides the most current and comprehensive overview and introduction to the textile industry--from fibers and finishes to applications in fashion design, fashion business, fashion merchandising, apparel product development, textile production management, and interior design. With an increased emphasis on textile sustainability, this best-selling book continues to meet the needs of both students and professionals in the textile, fashion, and related industries. Based on their combined experience in both education and the industry, the authors provide readers with a comprehensive text about the design, structure, and application of textiles.
The range of information is broad and deep, and includes basic fiber chemistry, fiber innovations, the fabrication of fabrics, quality assurance, and laws that regulate textiles; updated topics include bio-based fibers, circularity and sustainability, wearable textiles, and revised and updated chapters on fibers, yarns, non-wovens, dyeing, printing, and finishing. The authors also provide readers with information regarding textile-related trade and professional associations and career opportunities in design, production, marketing, merchandising, apparel, and home products.
STUDIO Features Include:
- Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions and image identification
- Watch videos that bring chapter topics and concepts to life
Instructor Resources
- Instructor's Guide with teaching suggestions, activities, lecture notes, and a guide to Swatch Kit assignments
- Test Bank with over 600 multiple choice, short answer, and true or false questions
- PowerPoint® presentations include full-color images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 The Textile Industry
2 Fiber Characteristics
3 Natural and Manufactured Fibers
4 Yarns and Sewing Threads
5 Woven Fabrics
6 Knitted Fabrics
7 Nonwovens and Other Textile Materials
8 Textile Dyeing
9 Textile Printing
10 Textile Finishing
11 Textiles and the Environment
12 Care and Renovation of Textiles
13 Performance, Technical, and Smart Textiles
14 Interiors and Home Textiles
15 Determining Fabric Quality
16 Textiles Laws, Regulations, and Trade Agreements
Textile Trade and Professional Associations
Bibliography
Credits
Index
