Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics

Name: Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781501373244
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By Deborah E. Young

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Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics by Deborah E. Young is an essential manual for fashion enthusiasts and design professionals. It offers an insightful and practical overview of various fabrics, illustrating their unique qualities through swatches. With a focus on fabric identification and understanding textile properties, the book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of fashion materials.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about fashion design and textiles, as it offers a comprehensive guide to different fabrics and their uses. It's perfect for fashion students, aspiring designers, or anyone interested in the intricate details of textile selection and application within the fashion industry.

Description

This all-in-one text and swatch book offers current and high-quality fashion fabric samples alongside vital information like fabric name, fibre content, yarn construction, count, coloration, weight, uses, characteristics, and comparisons to other fabrics. The textbook with activities, 210 exclusive fabric samples, Quick Reference Guide tables, pre-printed mounting boards for quick access to all swatches, and an 8x metal pick glass are all contained in a sturdy three-ring binder. Step-by-step instructions and hands-on assignments help students to apply their knowledge about fabric identification and use for specific garments, encouraging deeper learning through this workbook approach.

New to this Edition
- New fabric and yarn samples and more technical and performance fabrics, for a total of 210 swatches that reflect current trends in the industry.
- Expanded coverage of knits, socially responsible market practices, and sustainable alternatives.
- Discussions on the circular economy and recycling in every chapter.
- Stain Removal Guide with instructions for fabric care.

STUDIO Features Include
- Watch video tutorials that bring fabric swatch exercises to life.
- Study smarter with self-assessment quizzes featuring scored results and personalised study tips.
- Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions.
- Apply knowledge through additional assignments and labs.

Instructor Resources
- Comprehensive Fabric Chart lists swatch number, fibre content, yarn construction, fabric structure, fabric name, count, stage of dye or print, weight, and visible finishes for each of the swatches from the text.
- PowerPoint® slides include front, back, and 10x magnified views of all swatches from the text labelled by fabric and fibre type.
- Instructor's Guide provides sample course outlines, answer keys to quizzes and exams, additional assignments, and tips for overcoming common obstacles.
- Test Bank contains chapter quizzes with multiple exams covering both the chapter text and the swatch board information.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501373244

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fairchild Books

Edition: 5th edition

Illustration: 68 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 290.0mm

Height: 292.0mm

Weight: 1920g

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About the Author

Deborah Young is based at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, USA.