Format: | 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. |