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With the increasing emphasis on textiles as a major global industry, this edition continues the tradition of meeting the needs of both students and professionals. Amongst other new material, Cohen and Johnson address the effect of textiles and textile products on the environment throughout the text.

J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science Swatch Kit, 11th Edition reinforces the study of textiles for students in fashion design, merchandising, interior design, product development and home furnishings. The kit contains 114 (2"x 3") fabric samples, a fabric key, 40 special assignments, heavy-weight sample sheets to mount and analyze fabrics, and a pick glass - all contained in a three-ring binder. The swatches are organized in the order in which they are covered in the text: fibers, yarns, weaves, knits, dyeing, printing and finishes. Swatches represent the types of fabrics currently available to fashion and interior designers in the field, making this resource an excellent addition to any professional library. ~The text contains instructions and a new video tutorial that takes students through the process of assembling their swatch kit and using a pick glass. ~A Fabric Key identifies the swatches by number and fabric name, description and fiber content. ~Assignments are designed to reinforce the text and classroom lectures and have been developed by FIT instructors to broaden student's understanding of key concepts in textiles through hands-on labs and problem solving activities. ~Students will successfully develop keen observation, analysis and report writing skills. ~Fabric Science Swatch Kit is an ideal companion to Fabric Science, 11th Edition (ISBN 9781501395369) or can also be used alone or in conjunction with any textiles textbook. New to this Edition ~New STUDIO includes a new video tutorial explaining how to assemble the Swatch Kit and use a pick glass, plus 8 newly commissioned videos demonstrating select textile lab assignments ~New smart textiles, performance fabrics, knits, and sustainable swatches added to the kit ~Instructor's Resources now include a new Fabric Sample Answer Sheet with filled-in fabric pages for easy grading Fabric Science Swatch Kit STUDIO Resources ~Review concepts with fabric flashcards including 10x magnified views of all swatches and fabric details ~Watch videos with a step-by-step demonstration for how to compile the swatch kit and use the pick glass ~Access a Fabric Swatch Quick Guide featuring front images of each swatch, the fabric name and number to easily confirm that fabrics are mounted correctly Instructor's Resources ~ Instructor's Swatch Set including 7" x 12" samples of each fabric (ISBN 9781501313677) ~ Instructor's Guide ~ Fabric Sample Answer Sheet PDF with filled-in fabric pages for easy grading ~ PowerPoint Presentations including front, back and 10x magnified views of each fabric swatch This bundle includes J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science Swatch Kit and J.J. Pizzuto's Fabric Science Swatch Kit STUDIO Access Card.

Designed to accompany the 11th Edition of Fabric Science, this Swatch Kit reinforces the study of textiles for students in fashion design, merchandising, interior design, product development and home furnishings. The kit contains 114 fabric samples, a fabric key, 40 special assignments, heavy-weight sample sheets to mount and analyze fabrics, a glossary of key terms and a pick glass - all contained in a three-ring binder. The swatches are organized in the order in which they are covered in the text: fibers, yarns, weaves, knits, dyeing, printing and finishes. Swatches represent the types of fabrics currently available to fashion and interior designers in the field, making this resource an excellent addition to any professional library. The text contains instructions and a new video tutorial that takes students through the process of assembling their swatch kit and using a pick glass. A Fabric Key identifies the swatches by number and fabric name, description and fiber content. Assignments are designed to reinforce the text and classrom lectures and have been developed to broaden student's understanding of key concepts in textiles through hands-on labs and problem solving activities. Students will successfully develop keen observation, analysis and report writing skills. A new glossary of key terms provides a handy reference for textile industry terminology. New to this Edition Companion student website provides a digital swatch kit and introductory video tutorial explaining how to assemble the Swatch Kit and use a pick glass 25% new assignments that align with Fabric Science, 11th Edition content New smart textiles, performance fabrics, knits, and sustainable swatches added New glossary of key terms Includes complete filled-in fabric pages in the Instructor's Guide for easy grading Fabric Science Swatch Kit can also be used alone or in conjunction with any textiles textbook.

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Whether fashionable or functional-or both-pockets are an important design detail that can enhance the aesthetic of your collection and improve the experience of the wearer. Whether it's for fashion design, construction, patternmaking or costume design, if you're looking to get the full picture on patch pockets, better command of the cargo, or more know-how on welts, this is your go-to resource. The Book of Pockets includes: - inspirational imagery, overlaid with fl at patterns or zoom-ins of the pocket detail - comprehensive information on all things pocket, beginning with their long history and going all the way from workwear to activewear and couture - practical advice through interviews with fashion designers, curators, and technology developers a Pocket Flat Sketch Library appendix for quick reference, and - step-by-step construction tutorials, illustrated with flats throughout, showing you how to create nested pockets with gussets, invisible zipper patch pockets, cascading pockets, and more. With consumers crying out for stylish, functional pockets, The Book of Pockets is the ultimate guide to help you successfully incorporate them into your designs.

Presents over one thousand different fabric swatches from key designers, including Barbour, Bruce Oldfield, Marimekko, Paul Smith, and Basso and Brooke.

New and updated English translation of the highly successful book on digital media This book introduces readers to the vast and rich world of digital media. It provides a strong starting point for understanding digital media’s social and political significance to our culture and the culture of others—drawing on an emergent and increasingly rich set of empirical and theoretical studies on the role and development of digital media in contemporary societies. Touching on the core points behind the discipline, the book addresses a wide range of topics, including media economics, online cooperation, open source, social media, software production, globalization, brands, marketing, the cultural industry, labor, and consumption. Presented in six sections—Media and Digital Technologies; The Information Society; Cultures and Identities; Digital Collaboration; Public Sphere and Power; Digital Economies—the book offers in-depth chapter coverage of new and old media; network infrastructure; networked economy and globalization; the history of information technologies; the evolution of networks; sociality and digital media; media and identity; collaborative media; open source and innovation; politics and democracy; social movements; surveillance and control; digital capitalism; global inequalities and development; and more. Delivers a reliable, compact and quick introduction to the core issues analyzed by digital culture studies and sociology of information societies Interweaves main topics and theories with several examples and up-to-date case studies, often linked to our everyday lives on the internet, as well as suggestions for further readings Anchors examples to discussions of the main sociological, political, and anthropological theoretical approaches at stake to help students make sense of the changes brought about by digital media Uses critical sociological and political theory alongside every day examples to discuss concepts such as online sociality, digital labor, digital value creation, and the reputation economy Clear and concise throughout, Introduction to Digital Media is an excellent primer for those teaching and studying digital culture and media.

This textbook prepares future retail executives for the challenges they will face in contemporary retailing and manufacturing. Concepts and Cases in Retail and Merchandise Management, 2nd Edition, includes more than 70 cases that are contextualized by clear introductions and give students a grounding in a wide variety of contemporary retail management challenges. Case studies explore topics ranging from how to position a store and its merchandise to how to safeguard against cheap imports that threaten domestic manufacturers.

'Fashion Branding Unraveled' introduces and explains the concept of brand and the process of brand development. The work clarifies misconceptions, introduces new concepts, and proposes a step-by-step roadmap for developing an effective brand, all within the context of the fashion industry. Using an easy-to-understand approach, relevant examples, and case studies, it applies the theories and concepts covered, such as 'mass customization' and 'M-branding,' to a variety of industry segments, from luxury brands to private labels. The text includes an examination of the latest technologies, their applications, and-most important-their effects on the future of branding.