The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

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Dr. Ajoy K. Sarkar (Fashion Insititue of Technology, USA) Phyllis G. Tortora (Queens College, USA)

The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles

Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

Dr. Ajoy K. Sarkar (Fashion Insititue of Technology, USA), Phyllis G. Tortora (Queens College, USA), Ingrid Johnson (Fashion Insititue of Technology, USA)

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Fairchild Books
01 June 2023

Fashion & textiles: design; History of fashion; Textile industries

This seminal text demystifies all the terminology around working with textiles today, providing definitions of processes, techniques, features, and even some historical terms that you need to know. The dictionary now includes coverage of sustainability, smart materials and biobased textiles, intelligent and 3D manufacturing, new technologies, and processes. Entries cover fibers, fabrics, laws and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Highly illustrated with over 400 images, entries include pronunciation, derivation, definition, and uses. The ninth edition also includes online availability to vocabulary and image flashcards via STUDIO for easy on-the-go access.

By: Dr. Ajoy K. Sarkar (Fashion Insititue of Technology USA), Phyllis G. Tortora (Queens College, USA), Ingrid Johnson (Fashion Insititue of Technology, USA)
Imprint: Fairchild Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 9th edition
Dimensions: Height: 25mm, Width: 25mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781501365133
ISBN 10: 1501365134
Publication Date: 01 June 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Acknowledgments How to Use the Dictionary Credits A-Z Entries Appendix: Trade, Professional, and Educational Organizations Related to the Textile Industry Suggested References

Ajoy K. Sarkar, Ph.D. is a Professor of Textile Development and Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, NY. He has over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting in fibers, textile coloration, finishing, product development, textile analysis, and application of textile technology to design. He is a winner of the FIT President's Award for Faculty Excellence in Curricular Innovation as well as a SUNY Chancellor's Award for Scholarship and Creative Activities. Additionally, Dr. Sarkar serves as a member of the Publication Policy Committee of the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) and as an associate editor for the AATCC Journal of Research.