International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology: Volume 9 Issue 4

Grain alignment: effects on fabric and garment drape

Belinda T. Orzada, Mary Ann Moore, Billie J. Collier

Undesirable garment drape often occurs because of the manufacturer’s desire to save fabric by rotating patterns to position them more closely in the marker, and thus cutting the…

Ergonomic equipment investments: benefits to apparel manufacturers

Betty G. Dillard, Tina Frazier Schwager

Reports on a study for which data were generated from responses to a survey by 132 US apparel manufacturers in 1993. States that the purpose of the study was to determine the…

Instrumental design for capturing three‐dimensional moiré images

W.M. Yu, S.C. Harlock, G.A.V. Leaf, K.W. Yeung

Describes the setting up of a moiré topographic system to measure three‐dimensional convex and concave surfaces of moulded brassière cups. The essential features of the system…

The bra design process ‐ a study of professional practice

C.H.M. Hardaker, G.J.W. Fozzard

States that bra design is a highly specialized process requiring a combination of design creativity, precision pattern making skills and a detailed knowledge of fabric…