Innovation and Technology of Women's Intimate Apparel

Innovation and Technology of Women's Intimate Apparel

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112 Innovation and Technology of Women's Intimate Apparel

Số trang: 261 trang

Ngôn ngữ: English

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About the book

Description

The intimate apparel business is undergoing major technological change. New measurement and design techniques, combined with innovative materials and production methods, are transforming the range, quality and applications of women’s lingerie. This important book provides an authoritative review of these developments

After an introductory chapter on the concept of body beauty, a first group of chapters discuss innovations in the manufacture of brassieres, including developments in breast measurement and sizing, innovations in bra design and improvements in bra pattern technology. The following sequence of chapters reviews key developments in girdles. Topics discussed include innovations in girdle design and use and research on the physiological effects of body shapers. The book concludes by assessing developments in intimate apparel with special functions such as sports bras, and innovation in knitted and seamless intimate apparel.

Innovation and technology of women’s intimate apparel is a standard reference for designers and engineers working in this important area of the textile industry.
Key Features
Reviews the technological and innovative developments of ladies intimate apparel
Describes the research principles and scientific understandings of size, materials, pattern and fit to achieve functional and technical design
Written by leading experts in the field


Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgements xi

1 Assessment of women’s body beauty 1

N-Y LIM, R ZHENG, W YU and J FAN

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Influential factors of body beauty 1

1.3 Modern definitions of body proportion 7

1.4 Golden ratio 12

1.5 Effect of women’s contour shape 17

1.6 Clothing influence on body cathexis 21

1.7 Conclusion 21

1.8 Acknowledgement 21

1.9 References 21

2 Breast measurement and sizing 28

R ZHENG, W YU and J FAN

2.1 Introduction 28

2.2 Measurement of breast dimensions 28

2.3 Latest technologies for breast measurements 42

2.4 Breast sizing systems 45

2.5 Conclusion 54

2.6 References 55

3 Innovations of bras 59

W YU and S-P NG

3.1 Definition of innovation 59

3.2 A brief history of bra invention and innovation 59

3.3 Bra innovations in the 21st century 64

3.4 Technology behind bra innovations 65

3.5 Bio-electromechanical approaches to bra inventions 69

3.6 Conclusion 73

3.7 Acknowledgement 74

3.8 References 74

4 Bra pattern technology 76

W YU, J-P WANG and K SHIN

4.1 Introduction 76

4.2 Basic block of bra pattern 77

4.3 Direct drafting of flat pattern 89

4.4 Three-dimensional modelling on the mannequin 100

4.5 Computerised 3D intimate pattern design 104

4.6 Comments on various pattern technologies 110

4.7 Future work 111

4.8 Acknowledgement 112

4.9 References 112

5 Innovations of girdles 114

N-Y LIM, W YU, J FAN and J YIP

5.1 Introduction 114

5.2 Historical development of girdles 114

5.3 Classification of modern girdles 116

5.4 Innovations of shape-up girdles 117

5.5 Inventions of health-promoting girdles 118

5.6 New materials for girdles 119

5.7 Considerations of fabric properties in girdle design 123

5.8 Conclusion 129

5.9 Acknowledgement 129

5.10 References 129

6 Physical and physiological health effects of

intimate apparel 132

S HO, Y LUO, W YU and J CHUNG

6.1 Introduction 132

6.2 Definition of health 132

6.3 Skin health 133

6.4 Physical support from intimate apparel 135

6.5 Physiological effects of constrictive intimate apparel 140

6.6 Future developments in health-promoting intimate apparel 145

6.7 Acknowledgement 146

6.8 References 146

7 Pressure evaluation of body shapers 151

N-Y LIM, S-P NG, W YU and J FAN

7.1 Introduction 151

7.2 Physiological effects resulting from clothing pressure 151

7.3 Studies using direct pressure sensing systems 154

7.4 Indirect pressure prediction 160

7.5 Factors affecting girdle pressure absorption 165

7.6 Range of comfortable and tolerable pressure 166

7.7 Acknowledgement 168

7.8 References 168

8 Intimate apparel with special functions 171

J YIP and W YU

8.1 Introduction 171

8.2 Sports bra 171

8.3 Pantyhose 174

8.4 Swimwear 177

8.5 Mastectomy bras 179

8.6 Maternity underwear 183

8.7 Conclusions 190

8.8 Acknowledgement 192

8.9 References 192

9 Performance evaluation of knitted underwear 196

J KAR, J FAN and W YU

9.1 Introduction 196

9.2 Functional requirements of knitted underwear 196

9.3 Performance evaluation of knitted underwear 200

9.4 Engineering of knitted underwear fabrics 213

9.5 Recent developments in knitted underwear fabrics 216

9.6 Properties of commercial knitted underwear fabrics 219

9.7 Acknowledgement 219

9.8 References 219

10 Process innovations of seamless intimate apparel 223

W YU, S-P NG, R ZHENG and J YIP

10.1 Introduction 223

10.2 Lamination 223

10.3 Moulding 226

10.4 Seamless knitting technology 229

10.5 Conclusions 237

10.6 Acknowledgement 238

10.7 References 238



Index 241