Advanced Textiles for Health and Well-Being

Advanced Textiles for Health and Well-Being

<p><strong>An authoritative and comprehensive survey of the latest developments in high-tech textiles.</strong></p> The world’s most creative designers and engineers are working together to develop high-performance fabrics that are sustainable, fireproof, anti-bacterial, soundproof, sun- and even shark-resistant. From medical implants to space fabrics, advanced textiles have the potential to transform human habitats and transportation, protect the environment, and support personal health and well-being.<br /><br /><em>Advanced Textiles</em> celebrates the latest technological advances in fabrics—including synthetic and hybrid fibers, new weaves and knits, three-dimensional materials, coatings, and nanotechnology—along with the design innovations they have made possible.<br /><br /> More than 200 color illustrations demonstrate the beauty and ingenuity of the latest advanced textiles and their exciting real-world applications. An authoritative glossary of technical terms and a list of suppliers complete this indispensable guide. 200+ full-color illustrations