The Beginner’s Guide to Textile Literacy: Understanding Fibers, Fabrics, and Why It Matters

The Beginner’s Guide to Textile Literacy: Understanding Fibers, Fabrics, and Why It Matters

Rebecca W. Morse uses comics and infographics to explain the fibers and fabrics found in everyday life. The guide distinguishes natural fibers, synthetics and semi-synthetics, introduces how fabrics are made and considers their effects on people and the environment. Its practical focus includes understanding clothing choices and caring for textiles so they last. This is an introduction to textile knowledge, rather than a knitting or crochet pattern collection.