International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology: Volume 31 Issue 1

Automatic seam pucker evaluation using support vector machine classifiers

Ning Zhang, Ruru Pan, Lei Wang, Shanshan Wang, Jun Xiang, Weidong Gao

The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel method using support vector machine (SVM) classifiers for objective seam pucker evaluation. Features are extracted using wavelet…

Silicone oil based softeners including different additives: Part II: investigation of effects of silicone softeners on the comfort properties of the fabrics

Onur Balci, Gözde Özlem Kinoglu, Burcu Sancar Besen

In this study, which is divided into two parts, the silicone softeners having different properties and including different additives as glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400…

Research on mutual relationships of flange ring and traveler on ring spinning system

Xuzhong Su, Xinjin Liu, Siying Li

Ring spinning is the most widely used spinning method at present. In the spinning, ring and traveller are the two important components of the twisting process. The properties of…

Study on enzyme washing process of hemp organic cotton blended fabric

Ya Guo, Zhenhua Sun, Xiaoqing Guo, Yanfen Zhou, Liang Jiang, Shaojuan Chen, Jianwei Ma

At present, the enzyme washing process is widely used in hemp garment in the industry. However, it has many disadvantages. First, it is inefficient and labor-intensive, which can…

Development of thermo-regulating fabrics using PCM microcapsules with poly(methyl methacrylate-co-2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate) shell and n-alkane core

Ruhan Altun-Anayurt, Sennur Alay-Aksoy, Cemil Alkan, Sena Demirbag, M. Selda Tözüm

The purpose of this paper is to prepare microencapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) and apply them to cotton and wool fabrics for developing thermo-regulating fabrics.

Research and analysis on the crotch comfort of the male boxer underwear under thermohydro environment

Pengpeng Cheng, Daoling Chen

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the fit and thermal and moisture comfort factors to provide some reference value for the functional design of underwear.

Study on properties of decolorizing yakwool fiber and spun yarn

Qin Xiaoxuan, Hui’e Liang, Xuzhong Su, Xinjin Liu

As a natural fiber, yakwool has attracted much attention in textile processing due to its excellent properties and wearabilities. However, the main colors of yakwool are black and…

Textile pattern reconstruction and innovation using artificial neural network

Chen Tao, Yafeng Duan, Xinghua Hong

The purpose of this paper is to advance a digital technology that is intended to bring about innovations on the existing textile patterns.

Body shape classification and block optimization based on space vector length

Jie Sun, Qianyun Cai, Tao Li, Lei Du, Fengyuan Zou

Considering two-dimensional features in the body shape classification system cannot fully reflect the three-dimensional (3D) morphological characteristics of human body. The…

Silicone oil based softeners including different additives – part I: Characterization of the softeners and investigation of their effects on mechanical properties of the fabrics

Onur Balci, Gözde Özlem Kinoglu, Burcu Sancar Besen

In this dichotomous study, the silicone-based softeners were produced with the contribution of some additives such as glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG 400) and polyethylene…

Assessment of thermal protective performance of firefighter’s clothing by a sweating manikin in low-level radiation

Zhongxiang Lei, Xiaoming Qian, Xianglong Zhang

The purpose of this paper is to assess the thermal protective performance of firefighter’s clothing by a sweating manikin in low-level radiation.