| Textiles (11th Edition) (MyTextilesLab Series) |  | Author: Sara J. Kadolph
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 17,260
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 11
Pages: 600
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 9 x 1
ISBN: 0135007593
Dewey Decimal Number: 677
EAN: 9780135007594
Publication Date: February 7, 2010
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Product Description
A revered resource, Textiles, Elevnth 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. Organized according to the textile production process, the text provides a solid understanding of textile components–including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Using new full-color 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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 Dry as the Sahara February 19, 2010
Solitaire (living in my head)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is the text for my college level Textiles class, which is a required course for someone who's trying to get a certificate in Fashion Design, Interior Design or Theatrical Costuming. It is pretty informative, as I would expect a text published by Fairchild (publishers of Women's Wear Daily and W periodicals), but my god, it's so flipping academic and boring. It is a chore getting through the individual chapters. The thing is that our professor pretty much lectures in the same order that the chapters are organized in, and she can make the same information sound so much more interesting, and importantly, accessible. Face it - more people in these sorts of classes are interested in style rather than substance. I know that academics do a lot of writing for each other, but there has to be a way to make this information easier to read! The other beef I have is that this book cost a small fortune, and our instructor informed us last week that a new edition is already being ordered for the next academic year, so I'm not going to be able to sell this back! Grrrrrrr! She's saying that because of FTC changes in labeling laws, the information on bamboo fibers is already outdated. Whatever. As far as the rest of the information, the basics on weaves and the different plant and synthetic fibers themselves doesn't change that much from year to year. What does change is the technology, so I suppose that's the main reason that these editions only last a few years.
The (grudging) good is that there is good bibliography and source material referenced in this book if there are some souls out there who are interested into getting deeper into the technical and scientific aspects of textile production.
Caveat emptor.
Good introduction to Textiles February 17, 2009
Elizabeth D. O. Connell (Lexington, KY USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I used this book for an introductory class about textiles. While at times the book was a bit wordy (I felt many things could be said in fewer words) it was generally easy to read and comprehend. Its a good introductory book to the world of textiles and I have no doubt I will continue to use it throughout my career as a Merchandings, Apparel, and Textiles major.
Cheaper than the Bookstore October 5, 2008
Betsi Head (Provo, UT USA)
0 out of 7 found this review helpful
It was much cheaper than my college bookstore and shipping was free. I could have paid less for it if I had gone with one of the independant sellers instead of Amazon directly, but I would have had to pay for shipping. I have enjoyed the book even though it is a text book.
 Great text July 2, 2007
S. Aitchison (Cedar City, UT USA)
6 out of 12 found this review helpful
This was an easy textbook to follow when I took my textiles class. It is very informative and interesting.
Excellent insight for Seamstress July 9, 2004
CAM301 (Frederick, MD United States)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I had been searching through all of the sewing books I could find to learn more about the nature of fabric and fibers...and everything I could possibly want to know was here, and more. Absolutely fascinating. It is a textbook, but was written clearly enough that anyone with an interest in the area can easily understand it. I've been teaching classes to costumers and members of the local American Sewing Guild, who are equally impressed with the knowledge we got from this book.
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