Textiles, for Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools / Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades

A practical manual presents the properties and processing of natural and artificial fibers—wool, cotton, silk, flax, hemp, and manufactured substitutes—along with methods of sorting, grading, washing, and preparing raw material. It explains spinning systems and yarn structures for worsted, woolen, and cotton production, and outlines weaving preparations, loom motions, and the main classes of weave. The text also surveys dyeing, finishing, sizing, and testing processes, followed by concise descriptions and terminology for a wide range of woven, knitted, and lace fabrics, with guidance tailored to commercial, industrial, and domestic-arts instruction.