Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th edition by Phyllis G. Tortora

 

Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th edition by Phyllis G. TortoraFairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th edition by Phyllis G. Tortora (Author), Robert S. Merkel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0870057073 | ISBN-13: 978-0870057076 | Edition: Seventh Edition

The revised and expanded edition features over 14,000 definitions of fibers, fabrics, laws, and regulations affecting textile materials and processing, inventors of textile technology, and business and trade terms relevant to textiles. Key terms are comprehensively defined and include details about historic background, geographic references, and uses both past and present. Extensive cross-referencing and listings of synonyms help the user to gain a broader understanding of the specific term being defined. Names of governmental entities relevant to the textile field and their acronyms are also included in the text including U.S. and multinational trade, educational, and professional associations, together with a description of their purposes and/or functions. This dictionary is an invaluable reference for students and those working in the textile industry.

Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th edition by Phyllis G. Tortora

Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles 7th edition by  Robert S. Merkel