Sara J. Kadolph

Textiles (eBook, PDF)

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For courses in Textile Science, Textile Fundamentals, Introduction to Textiles, Textiles for Interiors, or other courses that focus on basic textiles.

A revered resource, Textiles, 11th Edition, by Sara Kadolph, provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles, how they are produced and how appropriate performance characteristics are incorporated into materials and products. Organised according to the textile production process, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components-including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Using new full-colour photos and illustrations, it examines the interrelationships among these components and their impact on product performance. This edition features coverage of new fibers, updated industry and company examples and summary tables that make this a timeless resource for any industry professional. Also discusses the new effects of sustainablity in the industry.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson HigherEducation
• Seitenzahl: 596
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. August 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781292034584
• Artikelnr.: 41939169

Autorenporträt

Sara J. Kadolph is a retired professor emeritus of Apparel, Merchandising, and Design at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, where she taught for 30 years. She taught several courses related to textiles: chemistry, dyeing, quality assurance, and conservation. Dr. Kadolph is the recipient of numerous teaching, advising, and professional awards including teaching excellence awards from the International Textiles and Apparel Association, Iowa State University, and the Iowa Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. She was the inaugural holder of the Donna R. Danielson Professorship in Textiles and Clothing. She is a Fellow of the International Textiles and Apparel Association and a Wakonse Fellow. Dr. Kadolph has consulted with companies in the textile complex to solve quality problems, educate product development/design teams, select materials, assess textile performance, write specifications, and develop quality assurance programs. Her teaching and research scholarship has been published in the Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, the Journal of the Society of International Natural Dyeing, the Journal of the Korean Society for Clothing Industry, The Journal of Consumer Education, the Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, the International Journal of Clothing and Science Technology, and others. Her Textiles book with Pearson Education is used in colleges and universities throughout the world. Sara B. Marcketti is an Associate Professor in the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Program and Associate Director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at Iowa State University. She teaches courses in textile science, history of dress, and creative thinking and problem solving. Dr. Marcketti is the recipient of numerous teaching, research, and professional awards including teaching excellence awards from the International Textiles and Apparel Association, Iowa State University, and the Costume Society of America. She was a member of the Costume Society of America's Scholars' Roundtable and a Wakonse Fellow. Dr. Marcketti's teaching and research scholarship has been published in the Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, Dress, Textile History, the Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, and others. She is the co-author, with Phyllis Tortora, of Survey of Historic Costume, 6th edition.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
 
SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES
1.    Introduction
2.    Product Development from a Textile Perspective
 
SECTION TWO: FIBERS
3.    Textile Fibers and Their Properties
4.    Natural Cellulosic Fibers
5.    Natural Protein Fibers
6.    The Fiber Manufacturing Process
7.    Manufactured Regenerated Fibers
8.    Synthetic Fibers
9.    Special-Use Fibers
 
SECTION THREE: YARNS
10.  Yarn Processing
11.  Yarn Classification
 
SECTION FOUR: FABRICATION
12.  Weaving, Basic Weaves and Fabrics
13.  Fancy Weaves and Fabrics
14.  Knitting and Knit Fabrics
15.  Other Fabrication Methods
 
SECTION FIVE: FINISHING
16.  Finishing: An Overview
17.  Aesthetic Finishes
18.  Special-Purpose Finishes
19.  Dyeing and Printing
 
SECTION SIX: OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO TEXTILES
20.  Care of Textile Products
21.  Legal, Sustainability, and Environmental Issues
22.  Career Exploration
 
 
GLOSSARY
INDEX