# Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide

Complete: Textilepedia is a visual reference guide to fabrics and textiles, covering fibres, yarn, weave, knits, lace, non-wovens, hides, finishes, patterns and colours. Its practical explanations are intended to help readers understand material properties and fabric selection.

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## At a glance

- Covers fibre, yarn, weave, knits, lace, netting, non-wovens, felting, hides, finishes, patterns and colours.
- Uses images, illustrations, diagrams and icons to make textile concepts easier to refer to.
- Explains fabric-selection considerations such as weight, texture, breathability and drape.

## Pros

- Wide-ranging coverage makes it a useful reference across multiple textile and fabric categories.
- Visual explanations and practical comparisons may help readers apply textile concepts to design and material selection.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Fashionary International Limited
- Publication date: 17 Dec. 2020
- Edition: 5th Adapted ed.
- Language: English
- Print length: 240 pages
- ISBN-10: 9887711098
- ISBN-13: 978-9887711094
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.5 x 3 cm
- Weight listed: 740 g

## Before you buy

- The publisher describes this as a practical reference rather than a lengthy theoretical treatment, so readers seeking detailed academic analysis may want a more specialised text.

## A good fit for

- Fashion students and designers learning about fabric properties and textile construction.
- Fashion-industry readers who want a visual reference for material selection.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a specialist technical manual focused on only one textile process or material.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the guide as informative and well organised, with clear arrangement noted in one comment. Readers also report that it serves as a go-to textile reference and offers good perceived value. This feedback aligns with the book’s stated breadth and visual-reference approach, though it does not establish how deeply every topic is covered.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the content as informative.
- Positive themes: Feedback highlights clear organisation and perceived value.

## Frequently asked questions

### What topics does Textilepedia cover?
The listing describes sections on fibres, yarn, weave, knits, lace and netting, non-wovens and felting, hides, finishes, patterns and colours.
### Is this book intended to help with choosing fabrics?
Yes. Its description says it addresses considerations such as fabric weight, texture, breathability and drape.
### How is the information presented?
The listing describes a combination of text and visual material, including images, illustrations, diagrams and icons.

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