Textiles

Smart Textiles – VE 1160 Smart textiles possess enhanced functionality due to the integration of electronics, chemicals, metals or polymers with regular fibers. Gives a brief overview of the development of smart textiles from the 1950s to the 21st century. The role of nano particles is explained, cutting edge innovations are featured, and viewers are challenged to ponder the ethical considerations of smart-textiles development. 2007 ed. 25 min.DVD. .  . . . . . . . . . . . .$110

Understanding Fabrics – LS 1049 Viewers tour a modern textile mill and watch raw acrylic become fabric, see yarn spun by spinning wheel and by modern technology, see fabric created by both hand looms and computerized machines. Students learn about weaving and how looms turn yarn into fabric; how weave variations determine fabric quality; & the difference between woven & knitted fabric. 2008ed. 24 min. DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120

Textiles – FH 1043 Profiles three women who have fashioned successful careers in the textile industry; a planning manager for an upholstery and fabric manufacturer; a research and development technician who creates new textile designs thread by thread; and a vice president of sales for an international fabric producer. 2006 ed. 30 min. DVD. . . . . . . . . . .$110

New Fabrics: Then Fibers – LZ 964 Discusses fibers & fabrics – where they come from and how fabrics are manufactured. Fast-paced program that covers natural, manufactured, and new- technology fibers. 2003 ed. 20 min. DVD.$100

Textile Professor 2.0 (CD ROM) – ATE 878 An interactive graphically rich textile image and information software program, complete with illustrated PowerPoint® presentations on textile concepts. Fashion merchandising/design students in a basic textiles course will gain a clear understanding of fiber, yarn, fabric, dyeing, printing, and finishing fundamentals. It’s structured in an organized, linear format that focuses on consistency with easily accessible dropdown menus and side bars with over 1,000 full-color, annotated digital images. Helps students construct meaning as they acquire concepts rather than just memorize information. Easy-to­navigate dropdown menus and “Lectures” button to access PowerPoint® presentations. An entire textiles course can be taught utilizing this high-tech presentation. 2006 ed. CD. .. . . . . . . . . . .$800

Digital Textiles (PowerPoint CD) – ATX 750 Over 1500 color, high-resolution images of fibers, yarn, and fabrics. Includes over 50 photomicrographs (500-1,000 times blown up) of natural and manufactured fabrics:

Volume 1: . . . . . . . . . .Natural Fibers (257 images) Volume 2: . . . . . . .Manufactured Fibers (242 images) Volume 3: . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .Yarn (130 images) Volume 4: . . . . .  . . . .Plain Weaves (202 images) Volume 5: . . . . . . . . . .Twills and Satins (134 images) Volume 6: . . . . . . . . . .Fancy Weaves (191 images) Volume 7: . . . . .. . . . . . . . .Knits (180 images) Volume 8: . . . . . . . .Other Fabrications (112 images) Volume 9: . . . . . . . . . .Dyes and Prints (133 images) Volume 10: . . . . . .  . . . . . .Finishes (162 images) An entire textiles course can be taught with the Digital Textiles PowerPoint program. Adopters can also purchase a second CD for individualized laboratory work for $300. 2002 ed. 1,500 SLIDES .$625

Textiles DE 143 A “must” video for any course in textiles or instructional unit on textiles. Covers fabrics, yarns and fibers. Special topics include such items as the Textile Fibers Products Identification Act, fiber content, generic names, and brand names. Discusses, with examples natural fibers such as cotton, flax, silk and wool; man­made fibers such as rayon and polyester. 1990 ed. 17 min. VHS. . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$130

Visiting a Fabric Store – MEC 535 Covers advantages and disadvantages of different fabrics, types of finishes and the best fabrics for different garments. Becoming knowledgeable about fabric types and styles, finishes, and colors will help you select the best materials for making that special one-of-a-kind garment. 1999 ed. 16 min. VHS. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . $30

Careers in Apparel & Textiles (PowerPoint CD) – CE 766 Explores four major areas: clothing services; clothing production and management; textile and clothing design; and merchandising and retailing. 2004 ed. 16 SLIDES. . .$50

Applications of Textiles (PowerPoint CD) – CE 734 PP How do different finishes affect the characteristics of fabrics? PowerPoint presentation covers the various processes for dyeing, printing and finishing used in textile production. Students learn recommended care procedures and applications for various textile products suitable for the textile industry. 2003 ed.30 Slides $90

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