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1 online resource (xvii, 285 pages) : illustrations. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 92 |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 92.
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| Note |
Print version record. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Natural fibres for interior textiles / R. Kozlowski, A. Kiciska-Jakubowska, and M. Muzyczek -- Synthetic fibres for interior textiles / R. Milaius and V. Jonaitien -- The use of knitted, woven and nonwoven fabrics in interior textiles / S.J. Kadolph -- Surface design of fabrics for interior textiles / T. Das -- The use of textiles in carpets and floor coverings / D. Whitefoot -- Advances in joining fabrics for the furniture industry / E. Strazdiene -- Environmental issues in interior textiles / L. Tucker -- The role of textiles in indoor environmental pollution : problems and solutions / L. Nussbaumer -- Developments in flame retardants for interior materials and textiles / S. Posner -- Fire testing of upholstered furniture : current and future methods / C.M. Fleischmann -- Innovative textiles for seating / A. Büsgen. |
| Summary |
This book provides an overview of the types of textiles used within the interior textile sector and key technological developments and safety issues affecting the industry. An understanding of these topics enables the designer or manufacturer to select the most appropriate fabrics for interior applications. The first group of chapters reviews types and selection of materials for interior textiles, including natural and synthetic fibres as well as knitted, woven and nonwoven fabrics. Further chapters review surface design of interior textiles and the use of textiles in carpets and floor coverings. The second part of the book discuses developments in such areas as joining furniture fabrics, the use of sustainable and recycled textiles in interior applications, using interior textiles to minimise indoor environmental pollution, flame retardant materials and innovative textiles for seating. Interior textiles: design and developments is an important text for manufacturers, designers and buyers of interior textiles as well as being a valuable resource for students and academics studying interior design and materials. Provides a comprehensive review of the type of textiles used within the interior textile sectorConsiders environmental issues in interior textiles assessing different types of sustainable and recycled textilesExplores the important issues of surface design and flammability testing. |
| Subject |
Textile fabrics in interior decoration.
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Textile industry -- Technological innovations.
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Textile design.
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Textiles et tissus en décoration intérieure.
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Textiles et tissus -- Industrie et commerce -- Innovations.
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Textiles et tissus -- Dessins.
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Textile design
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Textile fabrics in interior decoration
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Textile industry -- Technological innovations
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| Added Author |
Rowe, T. (Trevor)
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Textile Institute (Manchester, England)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Interior textiles. Boca Raton : CRC Press ; Oxford : Woodhead Pub. ; [Manchester, England] : Textile Institute, 2009 9781845693510 (OCoLC)471673679 |
| ISBN |
1845693515 (electronic bk.) |
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9781845693510 (electronic bk.) |
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9781439847497 |
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1439847495 |
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9781420094824 (CRC Press) |
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1420094823 (CRC Press) |
| Standard No. |
DEBBG BV042314694 |
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DEBSZ 399872256 |
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GBVCP 803183828 |
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NZ1 15582765 |
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AU@ 000061145126 |
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CHNEW 001009683 |
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