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Fabric for fashion
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- Book Synopsis
- Fabric for Fashion: The Swatchbook is a one-of-a-kind resource and an essential companion for fashion students, designers, textile professionals, and crafters.Featuring 142 fabric swatches and yarn samples, this bestselling reference book allows you to see, touch, and compare a wide range of textiles, making it the perfect tool for understanding fabric properties and selecting the right fabric for your project.A trusted industry resource for over 15 years, Fabric for Fashion: The Swatchbook includes the most recognised and widely used fabric types, encouraging users to consider not only aesthetics but also structure, handle, drape, weight, and performance. The collection covers natural fibres such as cotton, silk, wool, and linen, alongside a wide variety of man-made and alternative plant-based fibres, including bamboo and hemp.Each swatch is accompanied by detailed information on:Fibre compositionFabric construction and fabrication methodsWeight and performance characteristicsYarn structures and windingsDesigned to build a practical understanding of textiles, the book helps fashion designers, makers, and crafters select the most appropriate fabrics based on both raw materials and manufacturing processes.The ultimate hands-on bestselling guide to fabrics, helping you make confident and informed textile choices.
- About The Author
- Amanda Johnston has over thirty years' experience as a design consultant. She is curator at The Sustainable Angle and in this role curates for the Future Fabrics Expo, delivers brand advisories and speaks at conferences internationally. Amanda also teaches at London College of Fashion, and presents at institutions including Central Saint Martins, the Royal College of Art and the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781913947613
- Format
- Spiral bound
- Publisher
- Laurence King Publishing, (15 November 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 102
- Weight
- 1190 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 278 x 242 x 28 mm
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