This guide will help you access print and electronic resources on fibers and textiles, and provide some resources for fabric sourcing. Library and subscription resources are available to Kent State University faculty and students, and internet resources are available to all users.
Fabric Science by 
Fabric for Fashion: A Comprehensive Guide to Natural Fibres by 
Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide: Natural and Man-Made Fibers by 
Fabrics A to Z: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Fabric for Sewing by 
Inspiring Fashion: Textile Revolutions by Première Vision by 
Modern Fabric: Twenty-Five Designers on Their Inspiration and Craft by 
Silk: Fibre, Fabric and Fashion (Victoria and Albert Museum)
Swatch Reference Guide for Fashion Fabrics by 
Textiles: A World Tour: Discovering Traditional Fabrics and Patterns by 
Textiles and Fashion: Exploring Printed Textiles, Knitwear, Embroidery, Menswear and Womenswear by 
Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe by 
World Textiles: A Visual Guide to Traditional Techniques by 
Digital Design for Custom Textiles: Patterns as Narration for Stage and Film by 
How to Make Repeat Patterns: A Guide for Designers, Architects and Artists by 
How to Read a Pattern: A Crash Course in Textile Design by 
The Pattern Base: Over 550 contemporary textile and surface designs by 
Patternity: A New Way of Seeing: The Inspirational Power of Pattern by 
Apparel Production Management and the Technical Package by 
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