Piece Goods Manual Fabrics described; textile, knit goods, weaving terms, etc., explained; with notes on the classification of samples.

"Piece Goods Manual" by A. E. Blanco, is a specialized textile reference manual intended as a guide for people in the Chinese Maritime Customs Service during the early 20th century. It's all about understanding fabrics like cotton and wool, plus other types used for trade by describing construction , weaving, and many of the words people use to describe different weaves. The opening part of the manual explains why it was written to give custom workers the explanations they need about textiles. It also mentions how industry experts, weavers, and merchants worked together to provide information. The book sets itself up to explain the tricky names and classifications used in the textile game.