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Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide

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Textilepedia: The Ultimate Textile BibleTextilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge, making it the ultimate reference for anyone involved in the fashion industry. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a beginner, this book simplifies the complex world of textiles with a perfect blend of text and imagery. It includes everything from fibers, yarns, woven, knits, non-wovens, laces, leathers and furs, finishing, and more. Textilepedia helps you navigate through different types of materials, understand finishing options, and make informed decisions about fabric selection.Textilepedia is designed to be the go-to resource for all aspects of fabric selection. It provides comprehensive information on fabrics, understanding varying textures from rough to soft, and evaluating breathability and drape. E.g. the book explains why fabrics have different widths, what makes a fiber or fabric elastic, which fabrics are best for printing, and the sustainability of natural fibers. Packed with essential information about textiles, Textilepedia benefits a wide range of roles within the fashion industry, from designers to product developers.Delivering comprehensive knowledge about textile applications right to your fingertips, Textilepedia covers everything from choosing fibers and the formation of yarns to the characteristics of common fabrics and the effects of textile finishing. Essentially, it’s an all-in-one textile information hub that can be carried wherever you go.Understanding textiles can be challenging, even for experienced designers who work with fabrics daily. That’s why Textilepedia is presented in a highly visual and easy-to-understand format. The book is filled with clear and attractive images, illustrations, diagrams, and icons that make the information easy to read, understand, and remember.Practicality is a core focus of Textilepedia, with information presented in a straightforward and digestible manner. Lengthy theories are replaced with concise, essential information that can be quickly applied in real-world scenarios, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness as a designer.Fashion design is a harmonious blend of imagination, fabrication, and execution. A strong understanding of textiles is crucial for ensuring the functional base of any design. The deeper the knowledge of textiles, the more creativity can be pushed to its boundaries. Textilepedia provides that foundational knowledge, giving a head start in understanding textiles and an edge in a fashion career. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fashionary


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 10, 2020


Edition ‏ : ‎ 5th


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9887711098


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 94


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.63 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 5.71 x 1.18 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #24,197 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Textiles & Weaving Art #15 in Textile & Costume (Books) #38 in Fiber Arts & Textiles


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  • Phenomenal! This a Game-Changing Fabric Guide
Format: Hardcover
This book is phenomenal! It completely blew away my expectations. Rarely do you find a guide that is legitimately useful for beginning and advanced levels, but Textilepedia manages it. If you know nothing about fabric, you could read this one book and be light-years beyond virtually anyone who doesn't work in the industry. Not to mention, you won't have to worry about falling for the mountains of misinformation floating around the Internet. And if you're already a textile nerd, this book is a perfect quick-reference. They clearly put a ton of thought into the design and organization, so you can pick it up and quickly grab the answer you need, but it's also tempting to get sucked in and want to keep browsing all the other fabrics. I wish I would've had this book sooner. It would've saved me so many hours throughout years of piecing together bits of fabric info and learning "the hard way." I highly recommend it to anyone who has any interest in fabric, fashion design, costuming, or even just learning more about the clothes you're wearing right now (assuming you're wearing clothes... 🤔) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022 by Sarah Ingle

  • What kind of material am I looking for?
Format: Hardcover
As a seamstress I had looked for a good resource for identifying different materials and for use in sewing instruction. This book provided an excellent source in the fulfillment of my needs.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2026 by Sylvia Granade

  • This book has a lot for the price
Format: Hardcover
This book is awesome if you love all things textiles. I got it in search of trying to understand materials with sewing. I want to find some soft medium weight fabrics for a dress. This is going to be a huge reference for me making garments. Its even got added information on production and processings of fabrics. Quite interesting. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026 by Lauren

  • Nice book!
Format: Hardcover
The book itself is nice, well design and thick quality. Bought this for my daughter who is a beginner to the whole sewing lifestyle. Good deal!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024 by ErikaShanice

  • Love
Format: Hardcover
I got this book for my daughter for her birthday and she is in love with it. She has another book by the same author and she wants another one of their books. I can’t think of the name right now. But she is in love with this book and the information that it holds. She loves fashion, and she loves learning about fashion and these books are great if that is your thing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023 by Lisa

  • Comprehensive book
Format: Hardcover
The Complete Fabric Guide is an essential resource for anyone in fashion or sewing. It’s comprehensive, well-organized, and beautifully illustrated, making it easy to understand various fabrics and their properties. A must-have for beginners and professionals alike!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024 by Camellia Sarshar

  • Textilepedia: The best book of textile fabrics!!!
Format: Hardcover
Textilepedia is the best book of textile fabrics, with very actualized and interesting information, accompanied by very good photos. The delivery arrived to my home very very soon and without problems. Totally satisfied with the purchase!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024 by Percy Mc.Callum Yepez

  • Me encanto!... la fotografĂ­a espectacular!
Format: Hardcover
Lo amo!, es una de mis biblias... soy diseñadora de modas y este libro me ha encantado, es la forma perfecta de tener una base de información de telas en u solo lugar.... las fotos ayudan a que pueda identificar perfecto que textura es y que nombre tiene.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2025 by Maria Camila Macias

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