Textilepedia
by Fashionary Team

Measuring just 8.5" x 5.5" and weighting in at under 24 ounces, Textilepedia is packed with information about all kinds of textiles--woven, knitted, leather, industrially made or handmade. The contents are extensive:

• Chapter 1: Fibers--plant, animal, regenerated, and synthetic, including burn test results
• Chapter 2: Yarn--staple and filament, with a presentation of types of twist and plying
• Chapter 3: Weave--thread count and grain; definition and application of a variety of familiar fabrics such as chiffon, poplin, flannel, satin, brocade, etc.
• Chapter 4: Knits--familiar and not-so-familiar types of knitted fabric, with emphasis on industrial knit fabrics
• Chapter 5: Lace & Netting--structure and history of handmade and machine made lace and netting
• Chapter 6: Non-Woven & Felting--methods of constructing non-woven fabrics as well as appications for these fabrics
• Chapter 7: Hides--classification and uses for leather
• Chapter 8: Finishings--finishing methods for functional and aesthetic purposes, including fulling, napping, flocking, burn-out, and quilting
• Chapter 9: Patterns, Motifs, & Colors--defining textile patterns like paisley and argyle and a color chart as a handy reference

Textilepedia is not a how-to book and you won't learn how to knit or weave by using it, but it will increase your knowledge of textiles in general and give you a foundation for your own textile exploration. This is a must-have book for fashion designers, interior designers, or anyone who needs a solid grounding in textiles. Plus, it has a sturdy sewn binding and ribbon placemarker!

Hardcover, 239 pages