International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology: Volume 17 Issue 5

Objective measurement of pilling by image processing technique

B.K. Behera, T.E. Madan Mohan

This paper aims to report on a new pilling measurement system that has been developed using image processing technique.

Part I: system kernel and formulas

Jing‐Jing Fang, Chang‐Kai Liao

This ongoing research revolute the conventional clothing design process by garment constructions in truly three dimensions rather than in two dimensions by ways of pattern design…

Part II: implementations

Jing‐Jing Fang, Chang‐Kai Liao

A significant garment restyling tool was developed to perform garment design in three dimensions. It provides the professional designers the abilities of 3D garment creation…

An experimental study of the factors affecting the indentation of fabric under a pinch gripper

H. Lin, P.M. Taylor, S.J. Bull

This paper presents an experimental study of the influence of variables such as strain rate, the number of fabric plies, the type of fabric, the kinds of fibre and the shape of…

Learning‐based fuzzy colour prediction system for more effective apparel design

Chi‐Leung Hui, Tak‐Wah Lau, Sau‐Fun Ng, Chun‐Chung Chan

This paper aims to design and develop a learning‐based fuzzy colour prediction system for providing more effective apparel design in computer‐aided design system.

A new way of understanding the customer for fibre manufacturers

Vicky Lofthouse, Tracy Bhamra, Tom Burrow

This paper describes the novel approach taken in a collaborative research project that aimed to investigate new ways of understanding the customer, for Derby‐based fibre…

Programmable textiles for SMART Ambience

G.K. Stylios