Introduction
1. The Textile Sample
A very brief history of textiles
Future fabrics
Designing textiles
Basic textile design principles
Textiles into production
Interview: Duncan Cheetham
Projects: Drawing and mark making
2. Fibres
Natural fibres
Man-made fibres
New fibre developments
Yarn
Dyeing
Dyeing effects
Finishing processes
Interview: Manel Torres
Project: Finishing techniques
3. Fabric Construction
Weave
Developed weave structures
Knit
Other forms of construction
Interview: Tina Lutz
Project: Design development
4. Surface Treatments
Print
Printing media
Pattern
Embroidery and fabric manipulation
Embroidery techniques
Embellishment
Interview: James Stone
Project: Reinventing a classic
5. Colour and Trends
Colour
Colour and design
The trend industry
Flow of information
Interview: Philippa Wagner
Project: Trends
6. Textiles Used in Fashion Design
Choosing fabrics for fashion design
Function
Aesthetics
Cost and availability
Market level and genre
Designing with textiles
Garment construction
Interview: Anne Sofie Madsen
Project: Deconstruct – reconstruct
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Useful resources