International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology: Volume 12 Issue 2

Comparison between thermal insulation and thermal properties of classical and microfibres polyester fabrics

L. Schacher, D.C. Adolphe, J.‐Y. Drean

A lot of fibre and fabric structures or finishing parameters influence the functional properties of fabrics. In order to assess the thermal properties of conventional polyester…

Convection/diffusion test method for porous textiles

Phillip Gibson, Donald Rivin, Cyrus Kendrick

Reports on an automated apparatus and test procedure to determine the convective and diffusive gas and vapor transport properties of small pieces of woven and nonwoven fabrics…

Grading the crease recovery with twisting of fabric by using image identification technique

Xiaohong Wang, Mu Yao

Traditionally, the grade of fabric’s crease recovery with twisting is decided by comparing the processed sample fabric with standard sample photograph under some conditions. This…

A novel technique to measure stick‐slip in fabric

P.M. Taylor, D.M. Pollet

Stick‐slip is characterised by an intermittent movement when two materials are sliding across each other at very low speeds. This paper describes a new method of measuring…

A garment design system using constrained Bézier curves

Claudia M. Eckert, Helmut E. Bez

A CAD tool for the garment industry is described. The tool generates garment patterns using Bézier curves and is currently embedded within an intelligent knitwear design support…

Kinanthropometry study of the physique of disciplined personnel

Brenda Tsang, C.K. Chan, G. Taylor

This paper applies the study of kinanthropometry to define the physique of 49 Hong Kong‐Chinese Fire Services recruits. Kinanthropometry has been widely used in predicting the…

What is wearable technology, technowear, technogarments or technoapparel and can it become day to day clothing?

George K. Stylios