| The expectations
we have of the products we buy, including fashion and interior
products, are rising all the time. The much heralded area of
wearable technology and the incorporation of
interactive systems are already commercially available in certain
areas. Textiles that can automatically respond
to temperature fluctuations, assist with our well being and
communicate are all fact. We are also more aware of the environmental
impact of textile production, and the steps we can
take to minimise problems. These points are some of the influential
areas covered in the latest edition of Textile Innovation. In
looking at the textile advancements made for medical,
industrial, automotive and agricultural use, we aim
to inform and inspire our readers and gain an exciting glimpse
into what may be possible for garment and interior textile technology
in the immediate and more distant future.
Suitable for professionals, students and teachers of Fashion,
Textile Design and Technology, the book can be photocopied
by purchasing institutions. It is liberally illustrated with
black and white photographs and diagrams throughout and includes
questions on each subject area, an extensive website list,
further resource addresses and a comprehensive glossary.
The new CD format contains the full text,
with some images in full colour as well as
black & white.
The author, Ros Hibbert MPhil RCA, is a textile consultant.
The book is based on her extensive and ongoing research for
international textile, garment and automotive clients.
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