7KEY BENEFIT Sara Kadolph's Textiles provides readers with a comprehensive, basic knowledge of textiles. This beautiful book, filled with full-color photos and illustrations, examines the interrelationships among fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes and discusses how they impact product performance. Organized according to the textile production process, the text gives students a solid understanding of textile components and how they work together. New activities and case studies bring the text to life and facilitate group activities. A timeless resource for any professional in the industry, the Twelfth Edition has been updated to discuss sustainability, technological advances, and new career opportunities in the textile industry.

KEY TOPICS Introduction to Textiles; Product Development from a Textile Perspective; Textile Fibers and Their Properties; Natural Cellulosic Fibers; Natural Protein Fibers; The Fiber-Manufacturing Process; Manufactured Regenerated Fibers; Synthetic Fibers; Special-Use Fibers; Yarn Processing; Yarn Classification; Weaving, Basic Weaves, and Fabrics; Fancy Weaves and Fabrics; Knitting and Knit Fabrics; Other Fabrication Methods; Finishing: An Overview; Aesthetic Finishes; Special-Purpose Finishes; Dyeing and Printing; Care of Textile Products; Legal and Sustainability Issues Related to Textiles; Career Exploration

MARKET For anyone interested in the fundamentals and science of textiles.