TEXTILEPEDIA helps to provide answers for your fabric selection:

• Light or heavyweight?

• Rough or soft texture?

• Breathable or not?

• Easy to drape?

The book is here to answer all those questions – and then some.

• Why do fabrics have different widths?

• What makes a fiber or fabric elastic?

• Which fabrics are best for printing?

• Are all-natural fibers sustainable?

Packed with need-to-know information about textiles, Textilepedia is a benefit to an array of levels and roles within the fashion industry.

Textilepedia brings a comprehensive knowledge of textile applications to you. From how to choose fibers, the formation of yarns, the characteristics of common fabrics, and the effects of textile finishing, the book serves as an all-in-one textile information hub.

When it comes to understanding textiles, information can be tricky to digest – even for designers who work with materials and fabrics every day. That’s why we made sure Textilepedia is presented in a highly-visual, and easy-to-understand way. By incorporating clear and attractive images, illustrations, diagrams and icons, information is a breeze to read, understand, and remember.

 Chapter 1 - Fiber

1. How to classify different types of fibers

2. The history, characteristics, and maintenance of individual fibers

3. Fiber shortcodes

4. Alternative substitutions for fibers

5. Common types of blended fibers

6. How to distinguish different fibers

7. Sustainable options for particular fiber 

   Chapter 2 - Yarns

8. Different yarn-spinning types and their pros and cons

9. How to calculate the yarn count in different yarn systems

10. Different types of ply and yarn twists

11. Common types of complex and textured yarns 

    Chapter 3 - Weaves

12. How to distinguish between different types of weaves

13. The thread count system

14. Principles of the weaving machines

15. Common woven fabric properties, applications, and variations

16. The stories of different woven fabrics

17. Common and alternative choices for particular fabric 

    Chapter 3 - Weaves

18. How to distinguish between different types of weaves

19. The thread count system

20. Principles of the weaving machines

21. Common woven fabric properties, applications, and variations

22. The stories of different woven fabrics

23. Common and alternative choices for particular fabrics 

    Chapter 4 - Knits

24. Types of stitches, wales, and courses

25. Yarn count choices for knitting fabrics

26. Different cutting types for knitted fabrics

27. The principles of knitting machines

28. The characteristics, common applications and a knitting diagram of the most common knitted fabrics 

    Chapter 5 - Lace & Netting

29. Common types of laces

30. The lacing machine and the timeline of lace

31. The most common types of netting 

    Chapter 6 - Non-woven

32. Different production processes and the formation of non-woven fabrics

33. Common allocations for non-woven and felting fabrics 

    Chapter 7 - Hides

34. How to grade different types of leather

35. Classifications of different leathers

36. Characteristics of common leather types and their common applications 

    Chapter 8 - Finishings

37. Different dying processes and their properties

38. Different printing methods and how to choose the right one

39. Functional and aesthetic finishings for fabric enhancement 

    Chapter 9 - Pattern & color

40. Names of common patterns

41. Name suggestions for different fabric colors