Effect of seams on fabric drape

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International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

ISSN: 0955-6222

Online from: 1989

Subject Area: Mechanical & Materials Engineering

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Title:	Effect of seams on fabric drape
Author(s):	Jinlian Hu, (The Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong), Siuping Chung, (The Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong), Ming-tak Lo, (The Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
Citation:	Jinlian Hu, Siuping Chung, Ming-tak Lo, (1997) "Effect of seams on fabric drape", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 9 Iss: 3, pp.220 - 227
Keywords:	Fabric, Garments, Materials handling, Sewing
Article type:	Technical paper
DOI:	10.1108/09556229710168351 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Presents a study of the relationships between fabric drapeability and seam allowance, seam position and seam directions in terms of drape coefficient, bending length and draped profile. Concludes that by the results obtained from the sewn specimens, the draped profile of a fabric without a seam can be predicted and proved by extended experimental work. Suggests that the knowledge gained from present research on fabric drape will be useful in the determination of the drape profile on garment in practical use. Moreover, it has significant value in paving the way for establishing clothing CAD systems, and sheds light on fundamental mechanisms operating in fabric drape behaviour.