Elsevier Advances in Apparel Production (Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles)

Recent technologies are dramatically changing the production of apparel. This technology is providing the industry with opportunities such as increased productivity, greater flexibility and improved product quality. Consequently, producers are able to focus on responding to developing trends and meeting consumer demand. This important book reviews technological changes that are occurring from the design through to the production of apparel. The first part of the book addresses the general issues affecting the production of apparel, the second part describes the main advances occurring in apparel design and the concluding part of the book reviews the major advances in the production of apparel. Key Features: discusses the technological improvements transforming the speed, flexibility and productivity of the industry; examines computer aided colour matching, garment drape and yarn design; explores key issues in apparel sizing and fit, the role of three-dimensional body scanning in improving garment fit and design; surveys advances in production including knitting, printing, sewing and finishing. Contents: Part 1 Advances in apparel design: Measuring and predicting fabric and garment drape; Computer aided colour matching of apparel fabric; Computer-assisted yarn design; Improving apparel sizing and fit; Three-dimensional body scanning to improve apparel fit; Computer-assisted garment design using three-dimensional body models; Computerised pattern making in garment production. Part 2 Advances in apparel production: Advances in apparel product development; Developments in apparel knitting technology; Technological advances in sewing garments; Digital printing of textiles for improved apparel production; Developments in pressing technology for garment finishing; Automated fabric inspection.