CAD in Clothing and Textiles - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632038934 ISBN 13: 9780632038930

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1994

Synopsis

This new edition has been fully updated to take account of new advances in CAD without being too technical. Twelve leading authorities and pathfinders across the whole spectrum of CAD systems – suppliers, users, consultants and educators – set out the facts that designers need to know in order to understand and exploit the advantages that this new technology can offer.

About this title

About the Author

Winfred Aldrich is a practicing fashion designer, experienced in both the industry and education, and now working in computer–aided design at the Nottingham Fashion Centre. She was previously a lecturer in Loughborough and London for 14 years and is continuing her research at The Nottingham Trent University. Her three books on pattern cutting have become bestsellers.

From the Back Cover

CAD in Clothing and Textiles provides a unique insight into the practice of computer–aided design. The contributors were selected fro their special, individual expertise, so that a wide range of CAD applications is covered. These range from writing of software and the sale of systems to the use of the technology in industry and education. It is expected that the forthright views and ideas expressed by these contributors will stimulate discussion and be valuable to students and to companies interested in CAD technology.

Since the first edition was published in 1992, new developments have continued to enter the market. This second edition has accordingly been updated, the impact of virtual reality on the clothing industry is discussed and a new chapter investigates practices of using CAD to teach clothing design and pattern development.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632038934
• ISBN 13: 9780632038930
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Aldrich Winifred