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Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics

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Author: Deborah E. Young  

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This all-in-one text and swatch book offers current and high-quality fashion fabric samples alongside vital information about the fabrics. Step-by-step instructions and hands-on assignments help students to apply their knowledge about fabric identification and use for specific garments.

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This all-in-one text and swatch book offers current and high-quality fashion fabric samples alongside vital information about the fabrics. Step-by-step instructions and hands-on assignments help students to apply their knowledge about fabric identification and use for specific garments.

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This all-in-one text and swatch book offers current and high-quality fashion fabric samples alongside vital information like fabric name, fiber content, yarn construction, count, coloration, weight, uses, characteristics, and comparisons to other fabrics. The textbook with activities, 210 exclusive fabric samples, Quick Reference Guide tables, pre-printed mounting boards for quick access to all swatches, and an 8x metal pick glass are all contained in a sturdy three-ring binder. Step-by-step instructions and hands-on assignments help students to apply their knowledge about fabric identification and use for specific garments, encouraging deeper learning through this workbook approach.New to this Edition-New fabric and yarn samples and more technical and performance fabrics, for a total of 210 swatches that reflect current trends in the industry-Expanded coverage of knits, socially responsible market practices, and sustainable alternatives-Discussions on the circular economy and recycling in every chapter-Stain Removal Guide with instructions for fabric careSTUDIO Features Include-Watch video tutorials that bring fabric swatch exercises to life-Study smarter with self-assessment quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips-Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions-Apply knowledge through additional assignments and labsInstructor Resources-Comprehensive Fabric Chart lists swatch number, fiber content, yarn construction, fabric structure, fabric name, count, stage of dye or print, weight, and visible finishes for each of the swatches from the text-PowerPoint® slides include front, back, and 10x magnified views of all swatches from the text labeled by fabric and fiber type-Instructor's Guide provides sample course outlines, answer keys to quizzes and exams, additional assignments, and tips for overcoming common obstacles-Test Bank contains chapter quizzes with multiple exams covering both the chapter text and the swatch board information

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About the Author

Deborah Young is based at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, USA.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Fairchild Books
Published
4th May 2023
Edition
5th
ISBN
9781501373244

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