Textiles and the environment /

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by Whyman, Kathryn.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Nevett, Louise,--ill. | Bishop, Simon,--ill. Series: Resources. Published by : Stargazer Books, (Mankato, Minn. :) Physical details: 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 30 cm. Subject(s): Textile fabrics. | Textile fibers. | Fibers. Year : 2005 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes index.

Summary adapted from p. [4] of cover.

Published in New York in 1988 under title: Textiles.

What is a textile? -- Plant fibers -- Animal fibers: wool -- Silk -- Manmade fibers -- Spinning -- Weaving -- Knitting and felting -- Dyeing and printing -- Finishing touches -- Textiles and the future -- Environment -- Textiles and their uses -- Textiles today -- Glossary -- Index.

Looks at the origins of textiles, the natural and manmade fibers from which they are made, the manufacturing methods used to make cloth, the special treatment that produce the fabrics we know today, and the impact that textiles have on the environment. Textiles are all around us. We use fabrics to make our clothes, to furnish our homes, and for industrial purposes. This book looks at the origins of textiles-the natural and manmade fibers from which they are made; the manufacturing methods used to make cloth; the special treatments that produce the fabrics we know today; and the impact that textiles have on the environment.