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Elsevier Designing Apparel for Consumers: Body Shape & Size Guide

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This comprehensive guide from Woodhead Publishing explores the critical relationship between apparel fit and consumer satisfaction, addressing one of the retail industry's most significant design challenges. The book examines recent developments in sizing research and their practical applications in clothing design across diverse consumer groups. Part one investigates body shape, size, volume, and the psychological factors that influence apparel design decisions, providing foundational knowledge for understanding how physical attributes affect garment construction. Part two delves into the complexities of sizing requirements and shape variations among different customer segments, offering insights into how retailers and brands can better meet consumer needs. Whether you work in fashion design, retail merchandising, or textile development, this resource provides evidence-based approaches to creating apparel that fits real bodies and satisfies actual customers, ultimately supporting brand success through improved fit and satisfaction.

Key Features

Examines body shape, size and volume considerations essential for creating apparel that fits diverse consumer groups effectively.

Explores the psychological aspects of clothing design and how consumer perception influences apparel fit satisfaction.

Provides sizing research developments that retailers and brands can apply to improve garment design and production.

Addresses specific sizing challenges and shape requirements for different customer segments in the apparel industry.

Published by Woodhead Publishing Ltd as part of their respected Textiles series with established textile and design expertise.

Product Specifications
Brand
Elsevier
Format
hardcover
ASIN
1782422102
Category
Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Decorative Arts & Design > Textile & Costume
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
13 November 2013
Listed Since
04 June 2013

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