TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hallett,Clive
AU  - Johnston,Amanda
TI  - Fabric for Fashion: the Complete Guide
SN  - 9781780674216
AV  - TS1765 .H27 2014 
U1  - 677746.9 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - London
PB  - Laurence King Publishing
KW  - Textile fabrics
KW  - Textile industry
KW  - Fashion design
KW  - Dressmaking materials
KW  - Textiles et tissus
KW  - Industrie et commerce
KW  - Confection
KW  - Matériaux
KW  - cloth
KW  - aat
KW  - TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
KW  - Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - Textiles & Polymers
KW  - fast
KW  - Werkstoffkunde
KW  - gnd
KW  - Naturfaser
KW  - Mode
KW  - Textilien
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Introduction; Introduction; Fibers to fabrics; Introducing color; Section 1: Animal fibers; Wool; Luxury animal fibers; Silk; Section 2: Plant fibers; Linen; Cotton; Alternative plant fibers; Section 3: Man-made fibers; Synthetic fibers; Artificial fibers; Useful information; Fabric and the fashion industry; Resources/Glossary; Index/Credits/Acknowledgments
N2  - Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide is the only book specifically for fashion designers to explain the behavior and properties of different fabrics. Fashion design is largely determined by how the fabrics work, move, feel, and look. The most successful fashion designers are those who understand their materials, who match design skill with technical knowledge. This book bridges that gap by providing a mix of practical information and industry vocabulary, visually examining generic fabric types, discussing the characteristics of fabrics, and showing how to exploit materials to push the bounda
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