Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An edition that has rubbing to the edges of the boards, page edge soiling and a name inked on the front flyleaf in Near Fine condition a mildly edgeworn dust-jacket with some tanning, also Nearly Fine.

This book is a comprehensive guide to textiles, from the history and development of textile technology to contemporary textile design. It includes detailed descriptions of fabrics and textile materials, along with comprehensive illustrations and photographs. The dictionary is divided into six sections, covering the following topics: general terms, cotton and cotton derivatives, wool and wool derivatives, silk and silk derivatives, cashmere and cashmere derivatives, and synthetic materials. The dictionary is also supplemented with up-to-date bibliographies and index.; 8vo; 627 pages.