Textiles: Concepts and Principles - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

Elsasser, Virginia Hencken; Ridgway Sharp, Julia Ridgway

 
9781501366550: Textiles: Concepts and Principles - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card
ISBN 10: 1501366556 ISBN 13: 9781501366550
Editorial: Fairchild Books, 2022

Sinopsis

Textiles: Concepts and Principles, Fourth Edition provides a thorough approach to the fundamentals of textiles in a readable, nontechnical style, focusing on the interrelationship of textile components to help students understand and predict textile properties and performance to ultimately choose the best textile for their final product. With new co-author Julia Ridgway Sharp, Virginia Hencken Elsasser covers the global textile industry and components of textile products, summarizes laws and regulations affecting the textile industry, and looks into career possibilities, properties, care instructions, end uses of natural and manufactured fibers, yarns, fabrics, coloration and finishes, and the overall impact of textiles on the environment.

New to this Edition
-Updated information on sustainability, laws and regulations, and technological advancements
- New Did you know? feature in each chapter provides thoughtful insights into new developments in the textile industry
-Inclusion of imperial and metric measurements for a more global scope

STUDIO Features Include
-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
-Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary
-Download additional exercises to practice your skills

Instructor Resources
-Instructor’s Guide with Test Bank provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
-Test Bank includes sample test questions for each chapter
-PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

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Acerca de los autores

Virginia Hencken Elsasser, retired associate professor in the Centenary College (now Centenary University) fashion program, taught classes in textiles, design, and the behavioral aspects of clothing. She has co-authored four books: Know Your Home Furnishings, 2e; Textiles: Concepts and Principles, 4e; Introduction to AccuMark, Pattern Design, and Product Data Management; and Design Basics for Apparel. Her presentations at professional conferences included topics related to creative learning activities in the classroom, innovative teaching techniques, and the use of computers in fashion. As director of the Centenary Honors Program, she conducted
numerous overseas study tours.



Julia Sharp, a retired Assistant Professor of Fashion at Centenary University, taught courses in textiles, fashion, costume design, and digital garment design. She also designs costumes for professional and community theaters. Her fashion work has been featured at conferences of the International Textile and Apparel Association, where she has also presented on experiential learning, and innovative teaching techniques. Sharp is co-author of Textiles: Concepts and Principles, 4e; Design Basics for Apparel; Introduction to AccuMark, Pattern Design, and Product Data Management; and Know Your Home Furnishings, 2e; and she contributed to The Fabric of Cultures exhibition and catalog, and to the Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion.

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Editorial
Fairchild Books
Año de publicación
2022
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1501366556
ISBN 13 
9781501366550
Encuadernación
Varios suministros
Número de edición
4
Número de páginas
218
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