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Carr and Latham's technology of clothing manufacture /

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., ©2008.Edition: 4th edDescription: x, 330 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781405161985
  • 1405161981
Other title:
  • Carr & Latham's technology of clothing manufacture [Cover title]
  • Technology of clothing manufacture
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • TT497 .C33 2008
Contents:
1. Background to the clothing industry -- 2. Cutting -- 3. Sewing -- 4. Sewing machinery -- 5. Garment accessories and enhancements -- 6. Alternative methods of joining materials -- 7. Pressing and related garment finishing techniques -- 8. Technology and management of colour -- 9. Clothing technology and product development -- 10. Troubleshooting in the sewing room.
Review: "The processes of modern clothing manufacture are explained here, alongside the equipment used. Latest developments are described as well as established methods. Manual, mechanised and automated processes are explained and their comparative advantages for certain purposes are considered as well as the applications of computer control and robotics." "Students in clothing and fashion as well as garment technologists in the clothing industry will find this an invaluable resource in their increasingly complex role."--Jacket.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Whitecliffe Library General Shelves General TT 497 CAR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 0007439

Includes bibliographical references (pages 320-326) and index.

1. Background to the clothing industry -- 2. Cutting -- 3. Sewing -- 4. Sewing machinery -- 5. Garment accessories and enhancements -- 6. Alternative methods of joining materials -- 7. Pressing and related garment finishing techniques -- 8. Technology and management of colour -- 9. Clothing technology and product development -- 10. Troubleshooting in the sewing room.

"The processes of modern clothing manufacture are explained here, alongside the equipment used. Latest developments are described as well as established methods. Manual, mechanised and automated processes are explained and their comparative advantages for certain purposes are considered as well as the applications of computer control and robotics." "Students in clothing and fashion as well as garment technologists in the clothing industry will find this an invaluable resource in their increasingly complex role."--Jacket.

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