ID 231:Textiles & Finish Materials: Research Project: Textiles

Textile History is an internationally recognised, peer reviewed journal and one of the leading publications in its field. It is viewed as an important outlet for current research. Published in the spring and autumn of each year, its remit has always been to facilitate the publication of high-quality research and discussion in all aspects of scholarship arising from the history of textiles and dress.

Textile Research Journal introduces new concepts, innovative technologies, and improved understanding of textile materials, processes, chemistry and systems. Textile Research Journal includes research on: fibers, fibrous assemblies, textiles, and other fiber-based materials such as nonwovens including novel, non-traditional applications such as in technical textiles, reinforced composites, geotextiles, filtration, transportation, health care and biomaterials, smart, intelligent, electronic, and nano applications.

Original research of a documentary, analytical or interpretive nature on the cultural, technical, historical and aesthetic significance of textiles for an international readership.

More than 9,000 items of apparel dating from the 18th century to the present, as well as ethnographic textiles and costume images.

This collection features historic costume and contemporary dress. Located in Bath, England. The website is subdivided into Past, Present, and Future and highlights the Dress of the Year collection.

A good place to start your research - will help you get an idea of search terms and time periods related to your textile.