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Advanced Textiles for Health and Well-Being
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Thames & Hudson
Publication date November 14, 2011
Pages 240
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780500515877
ISBN-10 0500515875
Dimensions 1 by 8.25 by 10.50 in.
Weight 2.45 lbs.
Published in Great Britain
Original list price $50.00
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An authoritative and comprehensive survey of the latest developments in high-tech textiles.

The world’s most creative designers and engineers are working together to develop high-performance fabrics that are sustainable, fireproof, anti-bacterial, soundproof, sun- and even shark-resistant. From medical implants to space fabrics, advanced textiles have the potential to transform human habitats and transportation, protect the environment, and support personal health and well-being.

Advanced Textiles celebrates the latest technological advances in fabrics—including synthetic and hybrid fibers, new weaves and knits, three-dimensional materials, coatings, and nanotechnology—along with the design innovations they have made possible.

More than 200 color illustrations demonstrate the beauty and ingenuity of the latest advanced textiles and their exciting real-world applications. An authoritative glossary of technical terms and a list of suppliers complete this indispensable guide. 200+ full-color illustrations

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9780500515877 | details & prices | 240 pages | 8.25 × 10.50 × 1.00 in. | 2.45 lbs | List price $50.00
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