Advances in Apparel Production

Advances in Apparel Production

Edited by Catherine Fairhurst, Manchester Metropolitan University

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PART 1 ADVANCES IN APPAREL DESIGN

Measuring and predicting fabric and garment drape
L Hunter, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and CSIR, South Africa and J Fan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
- Introduction
- The measurement of drape
- Empirical prediction of drape
- Modelling fabric and garment drape
- Drape models in computer assisted design (CAD) and Internet systems
- Sources of further information and advice
- Concluding remarks
- References

Computer aided colour matching of apparel fabric
E Alho, Datacolor, Switzerland
- Introduction: Principles and problems in maintaining colour integrity
- Colour theory
- Colour measurement technology
- Colour matching technology
- Colour communication and approval
- Technological advances in matching colours
- Computer-aided colour matching
- Opportunities for the supplier
- Opportunities for the fashion industry
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Computer-assisted yarn design
T Cassidy, University of Leeds and S Grishanov, De montford University, UK
- Introduction
- Background
- Early stages
- Survey of the industrial process
- Further development of ‘Yarn CAD'
- Future trends
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References

Improving apparel sizing and fit
R B Otieno, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Introduction
- Key issues affecting apparel sizing and fit
- Importance and development of size charts
- The application of technological advancements
- Application
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Three-Dimensional body scanning to improve apparel fit
C L Istook, NC State University, USA
- Introduction
- Types of body scanning technology
- Light based systems
- Laser based systems
- Microwave based systems
- Advantages of body scanning technology
- Disadvantages of body scanning technology
- Uses of body scanning in the apparel industry
- Conclusion
- Sources of further information and advice
- Acknowledgements
- References

Computer-aided garment design using three-dimensional body models
B K Hinds and J McCartney, Queen’s University Belfast, UK
- Introduction
- Related work
- User Interface for 3D Design
- Creating garment panels
- Panel flattening and texture rendering
- Full system implementation
- Future work
- References

Computerised pattern making in garment production
T Bond, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Introduction
- Principles of pattern making
- Garment balance
- Size charts
- Pattern grading
- Computerised made-to-measure systems
- Main technological advances in pattern making
- Material utilisation
- Applications / developments within computer-aided apparel systems
- Future trends
- References

PART 2 ADVANCES IN APPAREL PRODUCTION

Advances in apparel product development
D Tyler, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Introduction
- Industrial change
- Process model for clothing product development
- Models of new product development
- Product development tools and application areas
- Product lifetime management (PLM)
- Demand-led new product development
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Developments in apparel knitting technology
J Power, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Introduction
- Principles of knitting
- Weft knitting technology
- Shaping technologies
- Post knitting - construction methods
- Weft knitwear in fashion applications
- Trends in weft knitting
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Technological advances in sewing garments
J McLoughlin, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Introduction
- The history of sewing
- Examples of sewn products
- Development of the industrial sewing machine
- Advances in sewing needle design
- Advances in sewing thread technology
- Advances in sewing machine automation
- Semi automatic equipment
- Machines using computer numerical control
- Future trends in clothing technology

Digital printing of textiles for improved apparel production
J R Campbell, Glasgow School of Art, UK
- Introduction
- Main advances in digital printing technology
- Design potential and limitations of digital textile printing
- How digital textile printing can enhance production in the apparel industry
- Applications
- Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- References

Developments in pressing technology for garment finishing
W R Kennon, The University of Manchester, UK
- Introduction
- The pressing process
- Pressing with pressure
- Pressing without pressure
- Crease resistant finishes
- Permanent creasing
- Future trends
- References

Automated fabric inspection
J McLoughlin, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Introduction
- The principles of textile inspection
- The Kawabata Evaluation System
- Fabric assurance by Sample Testing
- Automating the results of objective reporting and analysis (The Kawabata System)
- Development of the main analysis form
- Conclusions
- References 

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