Latest Material and Technological Developments for Activewear

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-0-12-819492-8
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 242 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 400 g

Latest Material and Technological Developments for Activewear provides comprehensive coverage of academic research and industrial advances in this fast-moving field. As society becomes more health conscious, athleisure and sportswear have arrived as key fashion items in the global apparel market. In this book, designers and material scientists will find information on fibers and textiles, new processes, emerging technologies, and new applications that have helped to deliver this new wave of products. In addition to these technical details, the book covers consumer behavior, along with product design and manufacturing.

Zielgruppe

Product development and design engineers, technical and marketing managers, and quality assurance personnel in the garment industry. Graduate and post-graduate textiles and clothing students, and academic researchers in textile science

Autoren/Hrsg.

Yip, Joanne

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to activewear

2. Activewear designs and innovations 

3. Textiles fibers and fabrics

4. Narrow fabric elastics and accessories for activewear

5. Evaluation of perceived comfort and functional performance of activewear

6. Compression technology

7. 3D printing technologies: current applications, future trends, and challenges

8. Activewear design for competitions: case study for Hong Kong rowing team

9. Yoga bra design for elderly women

10. An innovative tank top equipped with biofeedback system for adolescents with early scoliosis

Über Autor(innen)

Yip, Joanne
Joanne Yip has published more than 100 refereed and conference papers in textile and materials science journals. She has also worked in the intimate apparel industry and is therefore particularly familiar with material and quality requirements as well as the latest production techniques used in industry. Dr. Yip is currently teaching at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and her research interests include moulding or seamless techniques used in intimate apparel and activewear, functional garments for scoliosis, new materials and technologies, and surface treatment on textiles.