Fabric for the Designed Interior

Fabric for the Designed Interior, Third Edition, is a comprehensive text for students and professionals, addressing residential, commercial, and other interiors. The book begins by placing fabric in a historic context, examining its connection to the growth of civilization. Later chapters take a practical approach to provide readers with the tools they need for successfully specifying fabric, dealing with environmental and safety concerns, understanding fabric and carpet-care issues, working with bids and contracts, and learning strategies for navigating showrooms and fabricating facilities. Leading designers, fabric manufacturers, and suppliers weigh in with their experiences, giving readers a clear idea of real-world expectations. This new edition includes a new chapter on fabrics for transportation and leisure with the latest fabric technology.

New to this Edition ? New chapter on fabrics for transportation and leisure and fabric technology ? Updates to include new interior codes ? Designer's Field Guide feature boxes include exclusive interviews with professionals for industry insights

Instructor Resources ? Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes ? PowerPoint (R) presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

Fabric for the Designed Interior STUDIO-an online tool for more effective study! ? Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips ? Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary ? Watch videos that bring chapter topics and concepts to life