Description
Book SynopsisSwatch Reference Guide for Interior Design is a complete learning tool for interior fabrics. An all-in-one text and swatch book, it is replete with 145 contemporary swatches relevant to the field of interior design. This reference offers all the pertinent information needed for fabric identification, analysis, acquisition, and usage. Through the text and assembly of the kit, readers will learn all the essential performance properties of fibers, knits, finishes, and more. This resource will be an invaluable tool throughout any interior designer''s career.
Table of ContentsPreface Overview of the Text Constructing the Book 1. The Textile Cycle 2. Natural Fibers: Cellulose Fibers 3. Natural Fibers: Protein Fibers 4. Manufactured Fibers 5. Synthetic Fibers 6. Yarns 7. Plain Weave Fabrics 8. Plain Weave Variations 9. Twill Weave Fabrics 10. Satin Weave Fabrics 11. Complex Weaves 12. Pile Weaves 13. Weft Knits 14. Pile Knits 15. Warp Knits 16. Miscellaneous Fabric Structures 17. Prints 18. Finishes Quick Reference Guide Tables Swatch Boards