xiv, 496 pages : 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Section 1. Introduction to textiles : 1. Introduction -- 2. Product development from a textile perspective : Serviceability and the consumer ; Performance ; Information sources -- Section 2. Fibers : 3. Textile fibers and their properties ; Fiber properties ; Serviceability ; Fiber identification -- 4. Natural cellulosic fibers : Seed fibers ; Other seed fibers ; Bast fibers ; Other bast fibers ; Leaf fibers ; Other cellulosic materials -- 5. Natural protein fibers : Wool ; Specialty wools ; Silk ; Spider silk ; Identification of natural protein fibers -- 6. The fiber-manufacturing process : Fiber spinning ; Fiber modifications ; Environmental impact of manufactured fibers ; Manufactured fiber consumption ; Manufactured versus natural fibers -- 7. Manufactured regenerated fibers : Identification of regenerated fibers ; Other regenerated fibers -- 8. Synthetic fibers -- 9. Special-use fibers : Elastomeric fibers ; Fibers with chemical, heat, or fire resistance ; Other special-use fibers -- Section 3. Yarns : 10. Yarn processing ; Filament yarns ; High-bulk yarns ; Fiber blends ; Environmental impact of yarn processing -- 11. Yarn classification : Fiber length ; Yarn twist ; Yarn size ; Yarn regularity ; Yarn performance and yarn quality -- Section 4. Fabrication : 12. Weaving, basic weaves, and fabrics ; Fabric quality ; Woven fabrics ; The loom ; characteristics of woven fabrics ; Properties of woven fabrics ; Naming and diagramming woven fabrics -- 13. Fancy weaves and fabrics : Dobby weaves ; Extra-yarn weaves ; Piqué weaves ; Jacquard weaves ; Momie weaves ; Leno weaves ; Double cloth ; Pile weaves ; Slack-tension weaves ; Tapestry weave ; Narrow fabrics

14. Knitting and knit fabrics : Knitting ; Filling (or weft) knitting ; Warp knitting -- 15. Other fabrication methods : Fabrics from solutions ; Fabrics from fibers ; Fabrics from yarns ; Composite fabrics ; Animal products -- Section 5. Finishing -- 16. Finishing: an overview : Routine steps in producing a fabric ; Routine finishing steps for wool fabrics ; Environmental impact of finishing -- 17. Aesthetic finishes : Luster ; Drape ; Texture and hand -- 18. Special-purpose finishes : Stabilization: shrinkage control ; Shape-retention finishes ; Appearance-retention finishes ; Comfort-related finishes ; Biological-control finishes ; Safety-related finishes -- 19. Dyeing and printing : Color theory ; Colorants ; Stages of dyeing ; Methods of dyeing ; Printing ; Recent developments in dyeing and printing ; Color problems ; Environmental impact of dyeing and printing -- Section 6. Other issues related to textiles : 20. Care of textile products : Factors related to cleaning ; Laundering ; Washing ; Drying ; Dry cleaning ; Professional wet cleaning ; Storage ; Other cleaning methods ; Conservation practices ; Environmental impact of cleaning -- 21. Legal and environmental concerns : Laws and regulations ; Other label information ; Mandatory and voluntary labeling programs ; Codes ; Tort ; Consumer recourse ; Environmental issues -- 22. Career exploration : Sourcing ; Product development ; Production ; Design ; Merchandising ; Marketing ; Government ; Education ; Entrepreneurship ; Museum or collection work -- APP. A. Fiber names in other languages -- APP. B. Fibers no longer produced in the United States -- APP. C. Selected trade names

Section 1. Introduction to textiles : 1. Introduction -- 2. Product development from a textile perspective : Serviceability and the consumer ; Performance ; Information sources -- Section 2. Fibers : 3. Textile fibers and their properties ; Fiber properties ; Serviceability ; Fiber identification -- 4. Natural cellulosic fibers : Seed fibers ; Other seed fibers ; Bast fibers ; Other bast fibers ; Leaf fibers ; Other cellulosic materials -- 5. Natural protein fibers : Wool ; Specialty wools ; Silk ; Spider silk ; Identification of natural protein fibers -- 6. The fiber-manufacturing process : Fiber spinning ; Fiber modifications ; Environmental impact of manufactured fibers ; Manufactured fiber consumption ; Manufactured versus natural fibers -- 7. Manufactured regenerated fibers : Identification of regenerated fibers ; Other regenerated fibers -- 8. Synthetic fibers -- 9. Special-use fibers : Elastomeric fibers ; Fibers with chemical, heat, or fire resistance ; Other special-use fibers -- Section 3. Yarns : 10. Yarn processing ; Filament yarns ; High-bulk yarns ; Fiber blends ; Environmental impact of yarn processing -- 11. Yarn classification : Fiber length ; Yarn twist ; Yarn size ; Yarn regularity ; Yarn performance and yarn quality -- Section 4. Fabrication : 12. Weaving, basic weaves, and fabrics ; Fabric quality ; Woven fabrics ; The loom ; characteristics of woven fabrics ; Properties of woven fabrics ; Naming and diagramming woven fabrics -- 13. Fancy weaves and fabrics : Dobby weaves ; Extra-yarn weaves ; Pique weaves ; Jacquard weaves ; Momie weaves ; Leno weaves ; Double cloth ; Pile weaves ; Slack-tension weaves ; Tapestry weave ; Narrow fabrics

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