Contributions

  • Beesley, Philip. - Contributor
  • Cooper-Hewitt Museum. - Contributor

Publication

2005 - Princeton Architectural Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

56,000 words, Guess

Page Count

224 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing1709941
  • Goodreads57592

Classifications

  • DDC620.1/1
  • LCCTA418.9.C6 M37 2005

Description

"Featuring examples of fully realized products from all classes of technical textiles--architectural, product design, apparel, medicine, transportation, aerospace, industry, and the environment--Extreme Textiles highlights successful collaborations between design, industry, and science. Large, full-color illustrations and essays by some of today's most influential designers and scientists trace the extraordinary developments made in textiles over the last twenty years and suggest what is to come"--Back cover.

Subjects

Topics

SewingMaterialsFibrous compositesChemical engineeringQuilting & textile artsDecorative arts & design - history

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