Advanced Textiles for Health and Well-Being

by Marie O'Mahony

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.

Advanced Textiles celebrates the latest technological...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500515875
• ISBN13: 9780500515877
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.0" x 10.1"