The Beginner's Guide to Textile Literacy: Understanding Fibers, Fabrics, and Why It Matters

We interact with fabrics 24 hours a day, from our clothing to our bedding to the upholstery on our furniture. Yet we have very little idea what goes into these materials, where they come from, who makes them, or what effect they have on our health and on the planet.

This zine uses comics and infographics to invite you to learn the fundamentals of the fibers that are used to create the textiles that permeate our daily lives. You'll learn to tell natural fibers from synthetics and semi-synthetics, see how fabric gets made, and understand a little more about the fabric of your daily life. Whether you're a fashion student, a fiber artist, or just a person looking to understand how to buy, clean, and care for clothing so it lasts, you'll start to see the world in a whole new way.