Fabric Science (9th Edition) [Hardcover]

Allen C. Cohen (Author), Ingrid Johnson (Author), Joseph J. Pizzuto (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563678551 | ISBN-13: 978-1563678554 | Publication Date: June 15, 2009 | Edition: 9th

With the increasing emphasis on textiles as a major global industry, Fabric Science, 9th
Edition, continues the long tradition of meeting the needs of both students and professionals
in the textile, fashion, and related industries. The best-selling introductory text is for
students and professionals who need a solid understanding of basic textiles. In this new
edition, Cohen and Johnson address the effect of textiles and textile products on the environment
throughout the text as well as a standalone chapter. They address the variety of
career opportunities in the design, production, marketing, and merchandising of textiles,
apparel, and home products associated with the world of textiles.

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About the Author

Allen C. Cohen is Professor Emeritus of Textile Science at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) where he taught for 30 years. He is the author of three text books. His industry experience includes positions in textile production and sales as well as textile design. He was a commercial arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association as well as an industry consultant. His positions at FIT included Director of Research and Chairman of the faculty association. He also was a lecturer of seminars for textile, apparel and retail executives.

Ingrid Johnson is a Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she has been chair and a member of the Textile Development & Marketing Department as well as acting vice president for academic affairs for the institution. Johnson has lectured both in the United States and internationally and is frequently sought by the media to offer commentary on textiles and industry trends, including Money Line with Lou Dobbs, the Wall Street Journal, Wired, and Glamour magazines, among others.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Fairchild Pubns; 9th edition (June 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563678551
• ISBN-13: 978-1563678554
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Arts & Photography > Design & Decorative Arts > Textile & Costume

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on textiles!, February 1, 2011

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A. Holmquist "punkgrl" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fabric Science (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is for my class textile technology and design. There is probably more information in here than I will ever need to know this quarter but I will be holding on to it after this class because it is such a valuable reference. The information is easy to find and presented in a format that makes it easy to understand. There are great definitions and many illustrations throughout. The new edition has a lot of information on sustainable fibers and textiles which is the main thing that I am interested in.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Textiles Book, January 4, 2011

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Nadja Bem "Never Enough Reference Books" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fabric Science (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

A very intense book to get started in Textiles. Textiles is so involved and complex. This book delivers. The Swatchbook that can be purchased with it on the other hand lacks due to poor quality swatches. I am in the process of finding better swatch books than the one that is issued for purchase with this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just 1 GREAT book, May 1, 2010

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Kwok Ming Wong "Bookie888" (Seattle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fabric Science (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book covers what you need to learn about the business in the fashion industry.
It is easy to understand and you do really get a lot out of it. Strongly Recommend it!