Manufacturing Processes For Textile And Fashion Design Professionals Hardcover

Rob Thompson

This fundamental resource for all textile and fashion designers explores over 70 production techniques and over 60 materials used in textile and fashion design. Organized into four main parts - Fibre and Yarn Technology, Textile Technology, Construction Technology, and Materials - it is a complete overview of the life cycle of textile and fashion manufacturing, from the spinning of yarn to recycling. In parts 1-3, over 70 major processes are explained in detail, each featuring a technical description, an analysis of the applications, design opportunities and considerations, quality, cost, speed and environmental impact. All of the processes feature detailed step-by-step case studies showing the process either at source or `in manufacture' at a leading international supplier. Part 4 features essential knowledge on over 60 natural and synthetic materials.

English

Thames Hudson Ltd

9 December 2014

544

Rob Thompson is an internationally recognized expert on materials for design. He has helped develop a range of products for global clients, including LG Electronics, Panasonic and Nokia, where he was formerly Principal Designer. He has taught at the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins, London. Martin Thompson has received D&AD, Campaign Press, One Show and British Lion awards for his advertising photography. He has worked on major campaigns, including Volvo, Sainsbury's, Volkswagen, Toyota, Sharwoods and Chivas Regal.

Richly illustrated. . . .This comprehensive guide to the technical aspects of textile and fashion design projects satisfies a pressing information need among design professionals to understand the manufacturing processes of fibers, fabrics, and finishes.