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Development of a perfusion suit incorporating auxiliary heating and cooling system
J.E. Ruckman, S.G. Hayes, J.H. ChoBased upon numerous assertions that a garment should be developed to maximise athletes' muscle performance while maintaining freedom of movement, this paper initially discusses…
Estimating thermal resistance of dry infant bedding — Part 1: a theoretical mathematical model
C.A. Wilson, R.M. LaingThe purpose of this work was to develop a model for estimating “dry” and “wet” thermal resistance of bedding during use. The model takes into account proportions of the body…
Graphical analysis of bra size calculation procedures
M.C.M. WrightA widely used procedure for calculating bra size from body measurements is analysed graphically. It is shown that arbitrarily small variations in the body measurements can cause a…
Dimensions of apparel manufacturing strategy and production management
Shu‐Hwa Lin, Mary Ann Moore, Doris H. Kincade, Carol AveryThe purpose of this study was to explore the dimensions of apparel manufacturing strategy (i.e. cost, quality, flexibility, delivery time) and their relationship to style and…
Enabling mass customization: computer‐driven alteration methods
Cynthia L. IstookManufacturers have been struggling to meet the wants and needs of their customers without sacrificing the efficiencies and profits gained through mass production. Fortunately…
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0955-6222Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Prof George Stylios