Unravelling Textiles

This comprehensive handbook offers essential guidance for the care and preservation of textile collections. Aimed at curators, conservators, collection managers, and students, it covers textile fibres, production and decoration techniques, and the impact of environmental factors on textile degradation. Practical sections address safe storage, display, transport, materials compatibility, and documentation. Originally published in Dutch, this English edition serves as a valuable reference for the professional management and long-term conservation of historic and contemporary textile collections.