Interior Textiles : Design and Developments (Hardcover)

Part 1 Fundamental principles of interior textiles: Natural fibres for interior textiles; Synthetic fibres for interior textiles; The use of knitted, woven and nonwoven fabrics in interior textiles; Surface design of fabrics for interior textiles; The use of textiles in carpets and floor coverings. Part 2 Developments in interior textiles: Advances in joining fabrics for the furniture industry; Environmental issues in interior textiles; The role of textiles in indoor environmental pollution: problems and solutions; Developments in flame retardants for interior materials and textiles; Fire testing of upholstered furniture, current and future methods; Innovative textiles for seating.