From Fibre to Fabric: The Ultimate Guide to Soft Furnishings

Divided into three sections, it covers the variety of fibres available, their origins and characteristics.

About the author

Wilhelmine vanAerssen is an agent for world-renowned brands, such as Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren, Nina Campbell and Nobilis. In this book she shares her immense knowledge of interior fabrics and how to use them to their full advantage.
Chris Halsey, until recently Product Development Director at Designers Guild in London, is one of the foremost experts on the technical aspects of fabrics; his knowledge of fabrics and their applications is unrivalled.

Summary

With a foreword by Tricia Guild this is a comprehensive sourcebook with elegant sumptuous images. It examines the variety of fibres available, their origins and unique characteristics; reveals how fibres become fabrics by spinning, weaving and printing; and finally explains how fabrics are used for curtains, upholstery, cushions and trimmings.

Product details

• Authors: Wilhelmine van Aerssen, Chris Halsey, Wilhelmine Van Aerssen
• Publisher: Global Book Sales
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9781908337405
• ISBN: 978-1-908337-40-5
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 206 mm x 244 mm x 28 mm
• Weight: 1202 g
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Handicrafts, textiles; Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design