The Ultimate Textile Bible

Textilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge – from deciphering different types of materials to understanding your finishing options. A balance between text and imagery; it acts as a quick easy-to-navigate guide – simplifying complicated fabric and fiber information using comparisons and relatable stories.

An Easy Guide for Fabric

Textilepedia​ helps to provide answers for your fabric selection:

- Light or heavyweight?
- Rough or soft texture?
- Breathable or not?
- Easy to drape?

The book is here to answer all those questions – and then some.

- Why do fabrics have different widths?
- What makes a fiber or fabric elastic?
- Which fabrics are best for printing?
- Are all-natural fibers sustainable?

Packed with need-to-know information about textiles, Textilepedia is a benefit to an array of levels and roles within the fashion industry.

A Portable Textile Library

Textilepedia brings a comprehensive knowledge of textile applications to you. From how to choose fibers, the formation of yarns, the characteristics of common fabrics, and the effects of textile finishing, the book serves as an all-in-one textile information hub.

Visual Oriented - So Easy to Read

When it comes to understanding textiles, information can be tricky to digest – even for designers who work with materials and fabrics every day. That’s why we made sure Textilepedia is presented in a highly-visual, and easy-to-understand way. By incorporating clear and attractive images, illustrations, diagrams and icons, information is a breeze to read, understand, and remember.

Chapter 1 - Fiber

1. How to classify different types of fibers
2. The history, characteristics, and maintenance of individual fibers
3. Fiber shortcodes
4. Alternative substitutions for fibers
5. Common types of blended fibers
6. How to distinguish different fibers
7. Sustainable options for particular fibers

Chapter 2 - Yarns

1. Different yarn-spinning types and their pros and cons
2. How to calculate the yarn count in different yarn systems
3. Different types of ply and yarn twists
4. Common types of complex and textured yarns

Chapter 3 - Weaves

1. How to distinguish between different types of weaves
2. The thread count system
3. Principles of the weaving machines
4. Common woven fabric properties, applications, and variations
5. The stories of different woven fabrics
6. Common and alternative choices for particular fabrics

Chapter 4 - Knits

1. Types of stitches, wales, and courses
2. Yarn count choices for knitting fabrics
3. Different cutting types for knitted fabrics
4. The principles of knitting machines
5. The characteristics, common applications and a knitting diagram of the most common knitted fabric

Chapter 5 - Lace & Netting

1. Common types of laces
2. The lacing machine and the timeline of lace
3. The most common types of netting

Chapter 6 - Non-woven

1. Different production processes and the formation of non-woven fabrics
2. Common allocations for non-woven and felting fabrics

Chapter 7 - Hides

1. How to grade different types of leather
2. Classifications of different leathers
3. Characteristics of common leather types and their common applications

Chapter 8 - Finishings

1. Different dying processes and their properties
2. Different printing methods and how to choose the right one
3. Functional and aesthetic finishings for fabric enhancement

Chapter 9 - Pattern & color

1. Names of common patterns
2. Name suggestions for different fabric colors

Practicality comes first

We focus on presenting information using the most practical mindset possible, making knowledge easy to digest and apply. Skip the lengthy theory, and get straight to the information you need to know.

Textile Knowledge is the Foundation of Fashion Design

Fashion design is a combination of three important factors: imagination, fabrication, and execution. To ensure a strong fabrication foundation, knowledge of textiles is key. Not only is it the functional base of all your designs, but the stronger your understanding of textiles, the more you will be able to push the boundaries of creativity. Textilepedia will give you a head start in understanding textiles – and give you an edge in your fashion career.

- A visual book reveals the little known facts and fascinating stories of fashion.
- Brought to life with photographs and illustrations.
- Gives you a deeper understanding of the fashion industry, in a fun way.
- Easy to read, suitable for all people.

Every piece of clothing has a story

The Hidden Facts of Fashion is a book that reveals the little known facts and fascinating stories of fashion, showing every small hidden details, right down to a button or the choice of color are specially designed for specific reasons, and uncover fashion industry phenomena and helpful hacks.

This book will make you a fashion expert - in a fun way

The Hidden Facts of Fashion is not just a book of random facts — it is a combination of fashion, fun, surprise, knowledge, and helpful hacks. This book will disrupt what you think you know about clothing. Once you’ve read it, you will never look at your wardrobe the same way.

Fun & Surprise

The Hidden Facts of Fashion shares stories — from the origin of a piece of clothing, the unique culture it represents, fun little titbits, urban myths, and more.

Knoweldge about Fashion

By revealing little known facts and fascinating stories, you will discover that every small, humble detail hidden in your garment, right down to a button or the choice of color, was once specially designed for specific reasons.

Facts about Industry
- Size 8 in 1950 is much smaller than today's size 8
- The better the economy, the shorter the skirt?
- So how did skinny become “fashionable”?
- The ridiculous pay gap between female and male models
- Lipstick vs Haute Couture: Which makes more money?
- Do you really get a better deal in luxury brand outlets?
- Don’t be fooled by that messy clearance rack
and more...

Facts about Color
- Blue for girls and pink for boys
- Wear red on your first date!
- Why surgeon doctors wear green scrub instead of white?
- Who decided wedding dresses should be white?
- Why are suits and tuxedos always in black?
- Real ninjas don’t wear black
- All kinds of the collar, all kinds of work
and more...

Facts about Outer
- Cardigan used to be military wear
- The life jacket that looks like a bomb vest
- Why you might not want to rely on that bulletproof vest…
- Inuit's natural Gore-Tex coat
- One jacket to keep smoke out of your pretty clothes
- Why is the zipper on a biker jacket always diagonal?
- 4 things you don't know about MA-1
and more...

Facts about Top
- A garment of violent: WIFE BEATER!
- What does the "tank" have to do with a tank top?
- Fashion's million-dollar fabric scraps
- T-shirt = Tea shirt?
- Why breton shirts have 21 stripes?
- The hidden sponge in your sweatshirt!
- Aloha! This casual shirt is courtroom-approved
and more...

Facts about Bottom
- No blue jeans in North Korea!
- What is the tiny pouch inside your jeans pocket for?
- Bell bottoms were first worn by sailors, not disco dancers!
- The pants that promote women's rights
- Women wearing pants in Paris was technically illegal before 2013
- Oxford bags are not bags
- The "bad boy" way of wearing pants
and more...

Facts about Intimate
- The Myth and Facts of Corset
- Watch out! Her bra is going to explode!
- Jockstrap + Joke = Sports bra
- Men were the first to wear sexy garters?!
- Why did so many American women paint their legs during WW2?
- The man who made wearing G-string in public "decent"
- The Guardian of Virginity
and more...

Fashion Hacks
- Should I wash my jeans?
- A small piece of fabric might just save your garment
- Beware! Static electricity on clothes could cause an explosion
- Rescue your favourite clothes from pilling!
- Bring velcro back to life!
- Dry clean isn’t always the solution
- DO NOT mix laundry detergent, fabric softener or sanitizer together!
and more...

Visual Oriented

Brought to life with photographs and illustrations, The Hidden Facts of Fashion will enrich your fashion knowledge across different topics, revealing phenomena, unexpected history, fun stories, and more.

Be Fun to Read

We hope this book will give you a deeper understanding of the fashion industry, allow you to look at your closest from with a new perspective, and — last but not least — be fun to read.

The Most Practical Bag Encyclopedia Ever

The Fashionary Bag Design is a complete handbook focusing on the practical needs of bag and accessories designers. It provides an insightful and inspirational foundation about bags and their key fundamentals to those in the fashion industry.

Encyclopedia & Templates Collection

BAG DESIGN is divided into 3 main categories:

Part 1 - Bag Style & Details Library
Part 2 - Bag Encyclopedia
Part 3 - Bag Template Collections

Bag Library and Encyclopedia

Bag Library featuring 300+ styles of bags ranging from the historical times to the most signature designs, details and embellishments with names in the bag and small leather goods industry. Bag Encyclopedia focuses on the most essential and practical bag design information ranging from materials & construction to brand position & fairs.

Multi-angle Templates for Tracing
The templates section included 60 styles of popular bags and small leather goods from clutch to luggage bags for tracing. All templates presented have been professionally modified for the best drawing experience.

- Over 360 bag styles ranging from ancient to contemporary.
- Over 260 bag details and embellishments for brainstorming.
- Bag Encyclopedia contains Anatomy, Bag Making, Material, Bag Care and more.
- Over 60 popular Bag templates in multi-angle.
- All templates are professionally modified for the best tracing experience.

 - Mini fashion dictionary
 - Ruled Pages
 - Content printed in magenta
 - Peter Jensen bookmark included
 - Pocket in the back of the notebook
 - Convenient to bring along

Mini Fashion Dictionary + Ruled Pages
Peter Jensen's ruled notebook is divided into 2 main sections:

Part 1 - Mini Fashion Dictionary (28 pages)
Part 2 - Ruled Pages (132 pages)

 - The world’s first visual guide for fashion business.
 - The manual covers branding, product development, wholesaling, retailing, setting up your business and form templates.
 - Business information is presented in short, easy-to-read paragraphs.
 - Practical advice is presented in a step-by-step guide with illustrated examples.

It's not a traditional business book

The Fashion Business Manual is the world’s first visual manual for fashion business. It covers business topics including branding, production, marketing and retailing in an easy to read, visual format. Unlike traditional business books which emphasize philosophy and theory, this book focuses on the practical business skill set needed to survive in the fashion world.

Who is it designed for?

Fashion Designers
While fashion designers can be incredibly talented, they often lack the business skills to make it in the fashion world. Usually visually driven, many have never touched a business book which significantly hurts the success rate of their company. This highly-visual manual is here to change that!

Fashion Entrepreneurs
From creating branding to selling to customers, there is plenty to consider when running a fashion company. This manual aims to serve as your very own mentor, reducing the mistakes you make along the way. It’s also the perfect tool for improving your skills across a range of business areas.

People in the Fashion Industry
Fashion is business. Whether you’re the head designer or a sales assistant, a 360° understanding of industry can help you tackle issues faced in your day-to-day role. The extra knowledge can give you the upper hand, and maybe even a career boost, too.

Everyone
Anyone interested in fashion or looking to get their foot in the industry’s door will benefit from reading this book. By presenting a balanced overview of business insight and know-how, it’ll help prepare you for your first steps into the fashion world.

Tailor-made for visually oriented people

The Fashion Business Manual is easy on the eyes. We’ve applied colourful graphics to every page, helping lead you through the flow of text boredom-free.

THE CHAPTERS

Chapter 1 - Branding
From creating your brand’s visual guidelines to learning how to define your customers, this chapter helps you perfect your fashion branding.

Chapter 2 - Product Development
From tech packs, label guides and determining your product’s country of origin, this chapter teaches you everything you need to know about creating garments.

Chapter 3 - Wholesaling
From joining a showroom to negotiating sales terms, this chapter covers all your bases when it comes to fashion wholesaling.

Chapter 4 - Marketing
From putting on a runway show to learning how to craft the perfect press release, this chapter covers all aspects of marketing.

Chapter 5 - Retailing
From how to charm customers to whether or not you should offer free returns, this chapter answers all your retail-related questions.

Chapter 6 - Starting your brand
From pitching to a potential investor to controlling your cash flow, this chapter will guide you in everything you need to know about setting up your company.

Chapter 7 - Form section
From lines sheets to sales confirmations, there is plenty of paperwork that needs to be filled out when running a fashion business. Here, we share the templates for each, so you know exactly how to compile every form professionally.

Easy to read
By breaking down lengthy information into short sentences, using step-by-step guides, and highlighting keywords, we help you read about complex topics without losing your concentration.

Mini Fashion Dictionary + Figure Templates

The Fashionary Sketchbook divided into 2 main sections:

Part 1 - Mini Fashion Dictionary (16 pages)
Part 2 - Men's Figure Templates (80 pages)

The Ultimate Tool for Portfolio-making

From quick sketches to polished portfolios, the Fashionary Portfolio Series Womens & Mens sketchbook allows fashion designers to develop their collections more efficiently than ever before!

160gsm Bleedproof Paper

The Portfolio Sketchbook is made from 160g paper – 40% thicker than the classic series Fashionary sketchbook. It works beautifully with a range of tools such as markers, watercolor and color pencils. You can even manipulate colors to build effects – such as gradients, fabric textures, and lighting effects – to your desired saturation.

Chronicle Lineup

The Fashionary Portfolio Sketchbook is an ideal tool for planning your collection, runway show, fashion presentation or design development. When each double-page spread is open, designers can view a total of 8 sketching templates, making the evolution of collections easy to view.

Standing Pose Template

We’ve developed the best 9-head figure templates in standing poses for fashion sketching. It allows you to sketch outfit ideas without worrying about figure proportion. It also allows you to draw each outfit’s front and back views easily.

- Tailor-made for fashion designers
- Aim for fast sketching and brainstorming
- Mini fashion dictionary
- 320 barely visible figure templates
- Pocket in the back of the sketchbook