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This easily navigable resource provides 100 swatches of most recognized and widely used varieties of fabric, including cottons, silks, wools and linens, to encourage consideration of not just the aesthetic appeal of various fabrics but also their structure, feel and weight. Secured in an attractive folder, with descriptions alongside them, the fabrics are in their raw state, before bleaching, dying or finishing, so that their properties can be observed without the distraction of colour or pattern. With information on fibres, basic construction of fabrics, weights, construction and weave comparison, the book will help designers to make informed textile choices based upon an understanding of raw materials together with the processes that make up a fabric. A useful glossary defines key terminology. The book will be useful for anyone who works with fabrics and is the ideal companion to the Fabric for Fashion book.
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Clive Hallett is an associate lecturer in design management at The London College of Fashion as well as lecturing at several other fashion colleges. He has worked in the fashion industry since 1972 and has been a freelance design consultant since 1978. Amanda Johnston is an associate lecturer in design and product development on the BA Fashion Products course at London College of Fashion. She has worked as a freelance design consultant since graduating from Kingston University in 1982. Amanda is also an external assessor for the degree courses at the London Centre for Fashion Studies.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great book. Really helpful as you can see and feel the fabrics, which helps to understand their uses and difference.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Only some natural fibre fabrics and barely scratches the surface in man-made fabrics.
7 Dec 2010
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This book had some natural fabric samples,but there wasn't much synthetic fabric samples and doesn't give a comprehensive approach to all fabrics for someone wanting a complete resource book.
Great book for students
17 Jan 2012
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Received the book. It is an amazing book since I am a 1st year fashion design student and gives me the possibility to feel the fabrics. Definitely worth the money.
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25 Dec 2011
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This book is really good. It has all the swatches for the books so if you are learning about the different types of fabrics, it's really good.
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