International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology: Volume 29 Issue 3

Fabric defect detection based on sparse representation of main local binary pattern

Zhoufeng Liu, Lei Yan, Chunlei Li, Yan Dong, Guangshuai Gao

The purpose of this paper is to find an efficient fabric defect detection algorithm by means of exploring the sparsity characteristics of main local binary pattern (MLBP…

Work-wear pattern design to accommodate different working postures

Sara Bragança, Miguel Carvalho, Pedro Arezes, Susan P. Ashdown

This paper presents an analysis of several issues that are preponderant for the work-wear design. The purpose of this paper is to create a prototype of a women’s base upper body…

A study on improving the calibration of body scanner built on multiple RGB-Depth cameras

Ge Wu, Duan Li, Yueqi Zhong, PengPeng Hu

The calibration is a key but cumbersome process for 3D body scanning using multiple depth cameras. The purpose of this paper is to simplify the calibration process by introducing…

Pattern generation rules for basic women’s suits

Bingfei Gu, Pinying Gu, Guolian Liu

The purpose of this paper is to focus on how to automatically generate the individualized patterns for women’s suits based on the 3D body point-cloud images.

Experimental study on cutting flexible sheet materials using an oscillating knife

Quentin Cosson-Coche, Olivier Cahuc, Philippe Darnis, Raynald Laheurte, Denis Teissandier, Didier Chabirand

The purpose of this paper is to understand the impact of the cutting forces on the quality of pieces in industrial cutting of multi-ply textile material. It also tries to…

Comfort-related properties of seersucker fabrics in dry and wet state

Malgorzata Matusiak, Lukasz Fracczak

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the seersucker fabrics from the point of view of their ability to ensure the thermo-physiological comfort. It was investigated how the kind…

Assessment of the non-woven, goose down and duck down as thermally insulating materials for the clothing protecting against cold

Anna Katarzyna Dabrowska, Grazyna Bartkowiak, Jagna Karcz, Iwona Frydrych

The purpose of this paper is to compare morphological and physical features of three kinds of materials intended for the insulating layer in the clothing protecting against cold  

Investigation of the effects of silicone emulsions having different particle sizes on knitted fabrics depending on the type of yarn

Burcu Sancar Besen, Onur Balci

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of silicone-based softeners, which were developed with different particle sizes (nano, micro, and macro) and chemical…

Framework of personalized clothing visualization

Xin-juan Zhu, Xue Wu, Xin Shi, Bu-gao Xu

The Web 3D virtual display technology for personalized clothing based on Unity3D is studied in this paper. The framework of the technology is described. The development steps…

Structural colors of fabric from Ag/TiO2 composite films prepared by magnetron sputtering deposition

Xiaohong Yuan, Wenzheng Xu, Fenglin Huang, Qingqing Wang, Qufu Wei, Dongsheng Chen

Structural color is more brilliant in color, more resistant to sunshine and will not fade away with time, and more environmental friendly than traditional dyes and pigments. The…

Abuse of empire style robe to thermal insulation and body discomfort (part 2): Focus on dress-jacket ensemble in wet condition

Youngjoo Na, Jisu Kim

Women in Western Europe wore empire style robes which were made with a light and thin fabric revealing their body. To stress the silhouette of their body, they applied oil to it…

Non-occlusive knitted linen for atopic dermatitis wearer

Jose Favilla, João Paulo Marcicano, Regina A. Sanches, Marcus Olivas Maia

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the suitability of linen in garments for atopic dermatitis (AD) wearers.