Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles (8th edition)

The eighth edition of the Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles is also the one hundredth anniversary edition. This work retains its place as the classic reference for textiles, and a number of enhancements have been made since the seventh edition was published in 1996. These improvements include a more readable font and layout, and greatly improved illustrations. The photographs and line drawings are all generally larger, clearer and better labelled than in the previous edition.

The preface outlines the history of the dictionary from its first edition in 1915, noting the technological and geographic developments that have precipitated many of...