textile industry

Readers will learn about e-textiles and complete their own e-textile projects with the activities in this book.

Identifies the natural and synthetic fibers most often used in clothing, discusses the properties of each, and explains where they come from and how they are made into fabric.

"The little-engine-that-could story of how a band of scrappy entrepreneurs are reviving the enterprise of manufacturing clothing in the United States"--.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how t-shirts are made. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher".

Learn about the technology behind e-textiles and find out how to create e-textile projects of your own.

Readers will discover how to make a personal checklist of their cruelty-free values and buy budget-friendly clothes that they can feel good about.

Provides information about the properties, characteristics, and garment potential of natural-fiber textiles and manmade fabrics; discusses responsible fashion design and terminology; and includes charts.

Scholars from the University of Warwick and UCLA discuss the Industrial Revolution. The program explores the causes of the Industrial Revolution, and identifies the social issues created by this period of modernization.

"Looks at how and where clothes are made, how the people who make the clothes are treated and how the companies who sell the clothes affect the health of our planet. Armed with information, you can follow the book's guide to spending your fashion dollars in a responsible and eco-friendly way"--Provided by publisher.