International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology: Volume 15 Issue 5

A study on clothing pressure for men's suit comfort evaluation

Chen Dongsheng, Zhao Qing

In order to pursue men's suit wear comfort, the basic data on an accurate men's suit comfort analysis with clothing pressure is required. Therefore, in such investigation, it is…

Apparel sourcing: assessing the true operational cost

Robert H. Lowson

In a earlier debate, it was suggested that for many reasons, the decision by a retailer to source low‐cost clothing offshore from low‐wage suppliers may be ill‐advised. We were…

Three‐dimensional garment modelling using attribute mapping

Yves Chiricota

We propose a three‐dimensional (3D) geometrical modelling algorithm based on the mapping of 2D objects on a 3D model. Our methodology can be applied to the automatic modelling of…

Designing knitted apparel by engineering the attributes of shape memory alloy

Rachael C.C. Winchester, George K. Stylios

This paper discusses how shape memory alloy can be engineered to provide new design concepts that enhance the aesthetic appeal of knitted textiles for apparel. It focuses on the…

Awards for Excellence

Fibrous Assemblies at the Design and Engineering Interface Progress of INTEDEC 2003: An International Textile Design and Engineering Conference, Edinburgh, UK 22-24 September 2003