Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, 7/e
(book)
Phyllis G. Tortora, Queens College of the City University of New York, author; and Robert S. Merkel, Florida International University, consultant
©Fairchild, 1996, 688 pages, Hardcover
#FB-87005-707-3, Price $75
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. Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles is a useful reference for those working in the textile industry: manufacturers of fibers, yarns, fabrics, and the equipment for their production; converters and distributors; retail managers and personnel; designers; those in advertising and public relations; and instructors and students in textile and apparel education in professional schools, colleges, and universities.
Text Features:
Defines terms comprehensively, including details about historic background, pronunciation rendered phonetically, and geographic references. Expands cross-references and lists of synonyms for terms defined. Includes terms and general expressions that have specialized usage in the industry (e.g., the word "size"). Updates trademarks to include U.S. and foreign manufacturers of fibers, yarn, and fabrics. Lists U.S. and multinational trade, educational, and professional associations and acronyms with a description of their purposes and/or functions, and headquarters. Illustrates the book's organization and format in a section called How to Use the Dictionary.
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