International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology: Volume 17 Issue 1

Prediction of girdle's pressure on human body from the pressure measurement on a dummy

J. Fan, A.P. Chan

This paper reports on the development of a method for the prediction of clothing pressure of girdles on the human body.

An improved mathematical programming method for wrinkling prediction of cloths

H.W. Zhang, M. Wang, X.W. Zhang, X. Guo

An improved mathematical programming method for numerical simulation of cloth wrinkling is investigated.

Contact mechanics in two‐dimensional finite element modelling of fabrics

Christopher G. Provatidis, Savvas G. Vassiliadis, Eleni A. Anastasiadou

This paper proposes a simplified two‐dimensional representation of the unit cell of the fabric that involves three bodies in contact.

A high pressure bursting strength tester for coated industrial fabrics

C.J. Lewis, D.W. Lloyd

The design and construction of a high‐pressure bursting strength tester is described.

Clothing fit preferences of young female adult consumers

Marina Alexander, Lenda Jo Connell, Ann Beth Presley

This paper explores the relationships between body type and fit preferences with body cathexis, clothing benefits sought by consumers, and demographic profiles of consumers.

Interactive SMART textiles: innovation and collaboration in Japan and South Korea

George K. Stylios