Description
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 re
