J.j. Pizzuto's Fabric Science: Swatch Kit

- 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
- Unique Fabrications and Innovations
- Textiles for the Interiors
- Determining Fabric Quality
- Guide to Fabric Selection
- Textiles and the Environment (New)
- Textile Laws, Regulations and Trade Agreements
- New chapter Textiles and the Environment and discussions throughout the text on the effect of textiles and textile products on the environment
- New section entitled Industrial Fabrics focusing on fabrics engineered to meet special performance requirements such as seat belts (transportation), bandages (medical), protective clothing (safety), inflatable building (construction)
- Pronunciations of fiber names in other languages
- Four-color throughout including new and revised line drawings
- New section Speaking of Textiles - includes list of phrases relating to textiles and textile products used specifically in the industry
- More comprehensive coverage of nanotechnology
- CD-ROM includes study questions to encourage direct application of the material covered and assignments to provide a learning experience with practical industry application
- Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom
- PowerPoint Presentation includes lecture slide and four-color front and back views of fabric swatches in the Fabric Science Swatch Kit, 9th Edition