Revised and brought up to date, the new edition of this authorative work describes the textile industry in a simple and non-technical manner. Following the production of textiles from the raw materials to the finished fabrics. It deals with all the principle fibres, woven and knitted fabrics, the production of yarns from cotton, wool, rayon, silk, flax, nylon and terylene, as well as describing the methods of finishing the fabrics made from them. Salesman will find this book provides them with the information that will help them to give expert services to their customers.