New measurement technologies for textiles and clothing

Abstract

Purpose

To establish new measurement technologies in textiles and clothing.

Design/methodology/approach

Three areas are covered, diverse in methodology and approach: measurement of fabric mechanics, measurement of seam quality, and measurement of human size and shape.

Findings

Three new measurement technologies have been established.

Research limitations/implications

The mechanics are limited to the measurement of lightweight fabrics. The human measurement needs clear photographs.

Practical implications

All techniques can make measurement more accurate and efficient in all three areas.

Originality/value

All techniques are original and have a major contribution to textile and clothing science and technology.

Citation

Stylios, G.K. (2005), "New measurement technologies for textiles and clothing", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 3/4, pp. 135-149. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220510590830