Isbn: 9780282820312 - the dry cleaner and garment dyer (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive how-to guide for garment dyers, dry cleaners, and feather cleaners and dyers by the author of "American Practical Dyers Companion" and "Dyers' Handbook" presents a wealth of new techniques and insights for these trades. Building upon a century of advancements in chemical processing, the book provides practical advice for garment and feather cleaners on improving the cleaning, dyeing, and finishing of their work. The author emphasizes that practical experience is the lifeblood of these trades and presents his work as a distillation of his own extensive hands-on knowledge. Covering topics from dyeing cotton and silk to scouring and securing made-up clothing, preserving sheepskins, and an extensive section on dry cleaning, the author explains the chemical and physical processes at play throughout these crafts. With the introduction of aniline dyes and increasing advancements in dry cleaning and preservation techniques, this book offers essential knowledge for garment and feather cleaners looking to master their craft. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…