Author: Lydia Bacrie and Charlotte Brunel

Publisher: La Martinière

Comments: *The book traces the history and impact of new materials, which have gradually enriched the clothing sector. A work carried out by journalists Lydia Bacrie and Charlotte Brunel for the the Première Vision tradeshows. In this richly illustrated volume are evoked the great stages of the textile industry, from the rise of stich to recent connected materials while passing by the great time of Lurex, the appearance of polyamides, without forgetting the recent multiplication eco-friendly materials, and the evolution of colors and prints.

The book also recounts the history and evolution of the Première Vision tradeshows.

[The book is available in French only so far]*