Advances in Apparel Production
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Features
- Discusses the technological advances transforming different aspects of the industry
- Examines computer aided color matching, garment drape, and yarn design
- Explores key issues in apparel sizing and fit, the role of three-dimensional body scanning in improving garment fit and design
- Surveys advances in production including knitting, printing, sewing, and finishing
Summary
Apparel production is a complex process often involving an international supply chain which must respond rapidly to the changing needs and tastes of consumers. This important book discusses the technological improvements which are transforming the speed, flexibility, and productivity of the industry.
The first part of the book reviews advances in apparel design. There are chapters on modeling fabric and garment drape, computer-aided color matching, yarn design and pattern making. Other chapters discuss key issues in apparel sizing and fit, and the role of 3-D body scanning in improving garment fit and design. The second part of the book surveys advances in production, beginning with product development before looking at advances in knitting, sewing, printing, finishing, and fabric inspection.
With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Advances in apparel production will be a standard work for those researching and working in this important industry.
Table of Contents
Advances in Apparel Design
Measuring and Predicting Fabric and Garment Drape, L. Hunter and J. Fan
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
3-D Body Scanning to Improve Apparel Fit, C.L. Istook
- 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-Assisted Garment Design Using 3-D Body Models, B.K. Hinds and J. McCartney
- 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
- 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
Advances in Apparel in Production
Advances in Apparel Product Development, D. Tyler
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Introduction
- The pressing process
- Pressing with pressure
- Pressing without pressure
- Crease resistant finishes
- Permanent creasing
- Future trends
- References
Automated Fabric Inspection, J. McLoughlin
- 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
