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

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- 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