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This thorough handbook by a textile professional describes and illustrates fibers and yarns, fabric structures, fabric design, dye and printing processes, finishes and treatments, styles and applications of cloth for furniture, window-, wall-, and floor coverings. Also covered are testing and flaws; the fabric industry, and professional practice.
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This resource for interior design students and professionals details the various stages of fabrication, sourcing, and selection of fabrics with consideration to green design, aesthetics, performance, and application. Some 500 color photos illustrate all types of fibers and yarns, fabric structures and designs, dye and printing processes, and finishes and treatments, with different styles and applications of cloth for furniture, window, wall, and floor coverings. The fabric industry is overviewed, and building codes and regulations, fabric testing, and professional practices are discussed. Yates is principal of a textile design and marketing consulting firm and has taught courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Parsons School of Design, and Hunter College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Product Details
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Marypaul Yates, is principal of Yates Design Inc., which provides marketing, design, and color services to the interior furnishings field. She has pioneered innovative materials and environmentally intelligent business models, creating private label and signature fabric and furniture collections for extensive and diverse clients. She has taught at Parsons School of Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, and Hunter College. She authored Textiles: A Handbook for Designers and Fabrics: A Guide for Interior Designers and Architects.
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