This illustrated edition of Some Points in Choosing Textiles presents a classic guide to fabric selection in a modern, reader-friendly format.

Charlotte M. Gibbs explains how different fibers and weaves affect comfort, durability, cleanliness, and cost. Written for students and everyday consumers, the book teaches readers how to evaluate textiles beyond appearance, using simple principles of structure and use.

This edition includes:
• A newly written foreword
• A unique biographical introduction
• Original textile-themed illustrations
• Modern digital formatting
• Careful preparation from a public-domain source

Ideal for readers interested in clothing, home textiles, historical domestic science, and material literacy, this volume offers both practical insight and historical perspective on how fabric choices shape daily life.