The comprehensive directory for apparel manufacturers, designers, merchandisers, trim buyers, fabric buyers and production departments in the men's, women's, children's & accessory markets. A complete printed listing over 2,000 nationwide suppliers of all types of fabrics, trims, notions, forecast services, swatch design studios, CAD services & more for the apparel industry. For those that prefer a printed directory over online searches, this is an ideal volume.
 

A reference source for all quality control departments. In addition to teaching the basics, this volume covers the usage, quality aspects, and comparisons of textiles for various end-uses. The ideal primer for quality control personnel. Chapters include: The Textile Industry; Fiber Characteristics; Natural and Manufactured Fibers; Yarns and Sewing Threads; Woven Fabrics; Knitted Fabrics; Other Types of Textiles; Textile Dyeing; Textile Printing; Textile Finishing; Care and Renovation of Textiles; Textiles for Interiors; Analysis of Fabrics; Fabric Performance Testing; Guide to Fabric Selection; Textile Laws and Regulations. 515 pp., illustrated, three-ring binder