Textiles: A Handbook for the Student and the Consumer (Classic Reprint) Kindle Edition
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| Management number | 222470392 | Release Date | 2026/05/04 | List Price | US$8.00 | Model Number | 222470392 | ||
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Textiles: A Handbook for the Student and the Consumer is a clear, comprehensive introduction to how fabrics are made, tested, and used in everyday life. It blends practical guidance with essential science, helping readers understand textiles from fiber to finished product.This edition presents a readable survey of the textile industries, standards and labeling, household care, and the economics of clothing. It is designed for college courses, study clubs, and informed home readers who want a solid grasp of textiles without technical jargon.- Learn how fibers—from cotton and wool to silk and linen—behave in real life, including care, laundering, and finishing.- Discover how fabrics are produced, tested, and graded, with a consumer focus on quality and value.- Explore the role of textiles in daily life, fashion, and industry, plus practical guidance for budgeting and shopping.- Find insights into labeling, standards, and ethical considerations that affect what you wear.Ideal for students, teachers, homemakers, sales staff, and anyone seeking a practical, trustworthy overview of textiles. Read more
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| Language | English |
| File size | 310.6 MB |
| Page Flip | Not Enabled |
| Publisher | Forgotten Books |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | August 24, 2018 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled |
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