TEXTILES IN THE RENAISSANCE: Highlighting the origins of textile design and patterns from the Renaissance, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will present “Fashion and Virtue: Textile Patterns and the ...

Fabrics are made by repeatedly intertwining yarns into characteristic patterns. Many of their properties, such as stretchiness, arise not only from the material itself but also from how the yarns are ...

A mathematical framework links stitch patterns to strength and defect spread, helping design tailored fabrics, polymers and ...

An introduction to Textile surface pattern design and sustainable and commercial screen print processes. Students will find that this course helps them develop and translate drawn ideas by exploring ...

Durable performance textiles shouldn’t sacrifice good design. The following patterns explore color and abstract designs, many of which are inspired by landscapes, while finding inventive ways to ...

Ever wonder where designers get their patterns? Welcome to the colorful stacks of the Design Library. Where do patterns come from? While some might be computer-generated using the latest in image ...

Brinda Dudhat, the founder of Morii Design in India, creates modern motifs supported by age-old techniques. By Sarah Archer This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for ...

Textiles span everything from design for fashion and interiors, to industrial products and gallery exhibitions. Learn to innovate in material, pattern and surface design, and consider environmental, ...