Clothing Fashion, Textiles - Insight Media

Textiles & Fabric Styling CONTINUED 

Fibers 

A Tour of a Fabric Store 

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This DVD tours a fabric store and examines types of fibers and fabrics. It also 

looks at patterns and notions. 

DVD / 20 min / 2002 / #67BA5839 - $109 

CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #67BA7410 - $218 

New Fabrics, Then Fibers 

This program explores natural and manufactured fibers. It shows how yarn is made, 

demonstrates weaving techniques, and introduces innovative fabric technologies. 

DVD / 20 min / 2003 / #67BA2917 - $129 


Design: All About Textiles 

In this DVD, interior designer Brandi Hagen examines different types of natural fibers, 

including those derived from plants, animals, and minerals. She also looks at synthetic 

fibers, including nylon, polyester, rayon, acrylic, and microfiber. The program features 

examples and explores fabric construction and surface design. c 

DVD / 24 min / 2010 / #67BA6624 - $129 


Clothing Fibers 

This program examines the differences among wool, cotton, linen, silk, and 

synthetic fibers. It tours a U.S. cotton manufacturer, a Belgian flax manufacturer, 

and a Chinese silk manufacturer to show how fibers are made into clothing. The 

DVD also teaches how to identify fiber content and evaluate blends and discusses 

the water resistance of different fibers. c 

DVD / 24 min / 2008 / #67BA4459 - $149 


Natural Fibers 

This program discusses a range of protein-based fibers, considers their herd-animal 

sources, and examines the methods by which fibers are obtained. It also shows silk 

cultivation; looks at such vegetable fibers as those derived from seed, stem, and leaf 

sources; and explores the high-tech specialty uses of mineral and inorganic fibers. c 

DVD / 24 min / 2009 / #67BA6644 - $149 

Natural Fibers to Fabrics and Beyond 

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This program introduces such natural fibers as cotton, wool, silk, and bast 

fibers. It describes their origins, examines their properties and uses, and 

explains how they are formed into fabrics. The DVD also discusses the care and 

sustainability of natural fibers and fabrics. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2008 / #67BA5491 - $199 


Manufactured Fibers to Fabrics and Beyond 

This DVD introduces a variety of 

manufactured fibers, looks at their 

physical and chemical structures, 

examines their properties, and discusses 

their uses. It also considers care and 

stability issues. The program covers rayon; 

lyocell; acetate; and such synthetic fibers 

as nylon, polyester, and acrylic. c 

DVD / 21 min / 2008 / #67BA5492 - $199 


textile proDuCtion 

Applications of Textiles (PowerPoint) 

Considering the ways in which different finishes affect the characteristics of fabrics, 

this presentation discusses processes used in the dyeing, printing, and finishing 

stages of textile production. It outlines recommended care procedures and 

applications for different textile products. 

PowerPoint Mac|Win / 2004 / #67BA4661 - $119 

Textiles: Industrial Printing and Dyeing 

This program provides examples and explanations of industrial methods of printing 

and dyeing used in textile production. It also discusses dye recipes, looks at quality 

control, considers testing, and highlights environmental concerns. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2005 / #67BA3982 - $129 

Yarn Construction and Specialist Yarns 

This program explores yarn production methods and considers the properties of 

woven and knitted fabrics. It discusses the reasons for twisting yarns, looks at S and 

Z twists and plied yarns, and shows the processes for spinning fibers and finishing 

slivers. The DVD features illustrative video clips that demonstrate the production of 

fancy yarns, including slub, boucle, and chenille yarns; details the process of creating 

synthetic fibers; and contrasts primitive and industrialized methods of spinning. c 

DVD / 20 min / 2009 / #67BA6645 - $149 

Sustainable Clothing & Textiles 

Recycled and Sustainable Textiles 

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This DVD shows how textile designers are meeting the challenge to reduce, 

reuse, and recycle. It includes case studies, features designers, considers the 

future of recycled textile design, and visits a textile reprocessing plant. 

DVD / 40 min / 2009 / #67BA6005 - $189 


Sew Green: Repurpose, Recycle, and Restyle 

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This DVD teaches sewing basics through simple and easy-to-make projects that 

incorporate recycling. It shows how to sew four items from repurposed or 

recycled materials: a fused plastic messanger-style bag, a cell phone or mp3 player 

holder, a protective laptop sleeve, and a water bottle holder. 

DVD / 38 min / 2010 / #67BA6423 - $109 


Eco Fashion 

This program explores environmentally friendly fashion. It tours an exhibition at the 

Crafts Council Gallery in London, looks at a campaign to reduce carbon emissions, 

shows how U.S. firms are creating garments from corn, looks at fashion items created 

from recycled plastic packaging, highlights Cyclus eco-design, shows an eco-friendly 

bra, and visits a boutique that only sells green fashion products. 

DVD / 25 min / 2008 / #67BA5977 - $179 


Eco Luxury: Fashion and Conscience — 

Environmental Textile Design 

This DVD examines the fashion label Eco Logika, which offers stylish resort wear and 

specializes in combining fashion and environmentally conscious materials. 

DVD / 48 min / 2008 / #67BA5516 - $289 

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