Conservation Concerns in Fashion Collections : Caring for Problematic Twentieth-Century Textiles, Apparel, and Accessories / Kelly L. Reddy-Best and Margaret T. Ordoñez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reddy-Best, Kelly L., author.

Ordoñez, Margaret T., 1939- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fashion--Social aspects.

Fashion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (135 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Kent, Ohio : The Kent State University Press, [2022]

Summary:

A manual and guide for preserving unique materials in fashion such as rayon, paper, and plastics Continuous innovation and experimentation with the materials used in constructing textiles, apparel, and accessories creates an ever-growing challenge for professional curators and collectors. Recognizing problematic fibers, dyes, finishes, and fabric and yarn constructions is crucial for maintaining objects' appearance, minimizing deterioration, and isolating those that are potentially harmful to other objects. A comprehensive guide to problematic 20th-century textiles, Conservation Concerns in Fashion Collections provides a manual for the identification, care, and damage reduction of seven different categories of objects and textiles. Robust in their research, Kelly L. Reddy-Best and Margaret Ordoñez guide readers through the damaging properties of various materials such as adhesives and plastics and provide textile-specific cleaning, storage, and exhibition advice. Even as they provide such details, Reddy-Best and Ordoñez ensure that the manual is easy to navigate as an essential reference, including scores of photographs to illustrate each topic. From environmental concerns to exhibition problems, this guide stands apart for its exhaustiveness, creating a singular guide to 20th-century textile and garment queries. The authors combine information from contemporary publications and interviews of textile experts to provide readers with important information on the aging properties of and best conservation practices for unstable 20th-century apparel, accessories, and textiles. Conservation Concerns in Fashion Collections is perfect for textile collection managers, curators, and conservators as well as graduate students considering both the history and preservation of such items.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Fibers

Rayon Garments and Accessories

Paper Garments and Accessories

Acetate Garments and Accessories

Fabrics with Glass Filaments

Nylon Garments and Accessories

Casein-Based Garments and Accessories

Garments, Accessories, and Home Furnishings with Saran

Polyester Garments and Accessories

Acrylic Garments and Accessories

Modacrylic Garments and Accessories

Garments and Accessories with Rubber Components

Garments and Accessories with Spandex

2. Fabric Constructions

Mali Stitch-Bonded Fabrics

Fake Fur

Nonwoven Imitation-Suede Fabrics

3. Printed Components

Pigment Prints

Lacquer Prints

4. Coatings

Cushion-Cover Fabrics

Down- and Feather-Filled Garments

Polyurethane- and Urethane-Coated Fabrics

Polyvinyl Chloride-Coated Fabrics

Rubber-Coated Fabrics

5. Adhesives

Garments and Accessories with Bonded Ornamentation

Bonded and Laminated Fabrics

Fusible Interfacings and Interlinings

Chem Stitch Fabrics

Flocked Fabrics

Adhered Seams, Hems, and Pleats

Bonded-Wool Shoulder Pads and Quilted Linings

6. Finishes

Chintz Fabrics

Ciré Fabrics

Moiré Fabrics

Fabrics with Sizings

Fabrics with Wrinkle-Resistant Finishes

Fabrics with Water-Repellent and Waterproof Finishes

7. Plastics

Cellulose-Nitrate Accessories

Cellulose-Acetate Accessories, Adornments, and Buttons

Polystyrene Buttons and Ornamentation

Garments with Polyurethane Foam

Unspecified-Plastic Buttons, Beads, and Sequins Adornments

Appendix: Generic Manufactured Fiber and Yarn Trade Names and Dates

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63101-461-7