Technology of Textile Design: Being a Practical Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves for All Textile Fabrics, with Minute Reference ... Inventions for Weaving (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Emanuel Anthony Posselt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 036407695X ISBN 13: 9780364076958

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A comprehensive reference for designers and manufacturers of woven fabrics.

This practical treatise explains the construction and application of weaves for all textile fabrics, with minute reference to the latest inventions for weaving. It is richly illustrated and includes an appendix with analysis and the calculations needed for manufacturing different textile fabrics.

This edition presents clear guidance on: how fabrics are built from warp and filling, the use of squared designing paper for planning interlacing, and the evolution of plain, twill, satin, rib and other derivative weaves. It also notes loom designs, harness arrangements, and preparation steps that help turn concepts into finished fabrics. The author brings decades of experience from leading textile institutions into accessible, hands‑on instruction.
What you’ll experience

• Step‑by‑step explanations of weaving foundations and advanced techniques
• Visuals and diagrams that illuminate design and production processes
• Practical guidance for students, designers, and mills on planning, drafting, and executing weaves
• An index of fabric types, from common cloths to specialty weaves and effects

Ideal for readers of textile design, weaving, and fabric manufacturing manuals, as well as students seeking a solid, historically informed reference on weave construction and application.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 036407695X
• ISBN 13: 9780364076958
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 318