Fabric Reference

by Mary Humphries

This is a textiles book for anyone who needs accessible information on how fabrics behave and why.

Genres: Nonfiction, Fashion

301 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

Reviews

[RavenNoir]

Enjoyed reading through it, basically a textbook/reference, just wished I could have found a more current edition. But it was still interesting to learn about the different types of fabrics and textiles used by humans through history, and the very specific chemistry of the various synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, polypropylene, as well as the process of silk which was the inspiration for the man-made synthetics.
Relevant to my job also, in addition to being a personal interest since I've been sewing for years.
Also relevant as a BSA Merit badge counselor for Textiles.