Talk:Textile stabilization

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Hi Kayla, This outline is very well thought out and has a great structure to it. Your project looks like it will go over a great deal of information as well which is fantastic. Perhaps adding a little bit of preventative care might ensure the conservation treatments you describe last. There is a great chapter on textiles in our course assigned book The Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection. It is in chapter 6 starting on page 67. Your layout is clean and very much in keeping with the guidelines for Wikipedia. I’m looking forward to seeing how this article comes together. Amberpero (talk) 20:59, 18 April 2016 (UTC)

Hi Kayla, I like the outline of your project, as Amber mentions it has great structure and seems well thought. I might add some pictures to it, as well as linking some references, which you very well have done already. Good luck — Preceding unsigned comment added by Csteche1 (talk • contribs) 13:58, 30 April 2016 (UTC)

Hi all, I like Kayla's suggestions. She really nailed the important features missing from each section. One addition I thought of was adding a "notes" section and a "references" section. Notes can point out the importance of seeking further info, possibly in areas like "deterioration". References can have complete citations with links if possible. (Adrianne2001 (talk) 15:27, 21 April 2021 (UTC))

Structure
The current article appears to be just a skeleton that needs fleshing out. A top-level overview that grounds the reader in the subject matter is missing, and the overall sequence would benefit from a stronger hierarchy with category/sub-category detail and a few additional sections. Here are some thoughts on content and a revised general structure.

TEXTILE STABILIZATION Expand the intro to address what, why, by whom. This intro should give readers a concise overview of the topic, similar to an abstract so that they can decide whether to read further. DETERIORATION OF TEXTILES Although this isn’t a comprehensive article on textile conservation, rather a sub-discipline, it is still helpful to provide background on fiber types, and chemical/physical agents of deterioration since the solutions are dependent on the type of damage. TREATMENT Providing an overview on how damage is analyzed will support understanding of the stabilization techniques that follow. Before getting into the specific methods, it may help to frame the options as a set: Stitching and Supports — Non- Adhesive; Consolidation — Adhesive; Mounting; Hanging. CONSERVATION STITCHING There are quite a number of stitching methods, each of which suits a different stabilization purpose. This section should lead with an explanation on choosing the right technique and also the correct thread type. Then describe each of the stitches with illustrations/photos. FABRIC SUPPORTS As with stitch types, fabric supports also need to be selected appropriate to the textile that they are matched with. A description of fabric compatibility should be included along with specifics on the nature of each of the support options. CONSOLIDATION Sometimes adhesive consolidation is necessary although there is disagreement among conservators on the best methods. Here it is important to address both the adhesive choices and techniques. CASE STUDIES There are many great examples of museum textile restoration through stabilization. Sharing a few case studies would give readers some context for how the above techniques can be applied. Lindfina (talk) 07:18, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

____________________ Hi Samwilkinson93 and Adrianne2001 Wondering if we can figure out a general outline so that we can start to think about who wants to tackle which topics. Here is a first pass. Please add and rearrange ;) INTRODUCTION  • Textile Stabilization   1. DETERIORATION OF TEXTILES • Types of Fibers • Agents of Deterioration: Chemical + Physical  2. TREATMENT • Damage Analysis • Stabilization Techniques (overview)  3. CONSERVATION STITCHING	• Choosing a Technique • Stitching methods: Whip Stitch, Running Stitch, Back Stitch, Herringbone Stitch, Slip-stitch, Self-Couching, Darning, Thread types  4. FABRIC SUPPORTS							• Choosing a support (compatibility) • Fabric types: Nylon Netting, Heatset Fusible, Bobbinet, Crepeline, Polyester Tetex (Stabilex)  5. CONSOLIDATION • Choosing an Adhesive • Techniques  6. CASE STUDIES • 3 total?  7. EXTERNAL LINKS Lindfina (talk) 22:47, 21 April 2021 (UTC)