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1 online resource (342 pages) : illustrations, graph |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles ; Number 151 |
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Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 151.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
Given its importance for consumer satisfaction and thus brand success, apparel fit is a major challenge for retailers and brands across the industry. Consequently there have been major developments in sizing research and how it can be used in apparel design. This book reviews how these developments are affecting clothing design for different groups of consumers. Part one identifies various aspects of body shape, size, volume and the psychological aspects of designing apparel. This section covers topics such as body shape and its influence on apparel size and consumer choices, sizing systems, body shape and weight distribution (with a discussion of the Body Volume Index (BVI) versus the Body Mass Index (BMI)), and the psychological and sociological factors influencing consumers' choice of apparel. Part two outlines the challenges in understanding the sizing and shape requirements and choices of particular customer groups. This section discusses apparel designed for infants and children, older consumers, overweight and obese consumers, plus size Black and Latino women, apparel design for Asian and Caucasian ethnic groups, sizing requirements for male apparel, maternity apparel, intimate apparel for varying body shapes, and the challenges of designing headwear to fit the size and shape of Western and Asian populations. Designing apparel for consumers provides an invaluable reference for apparel designers, manufacturers, and R & D managers in the textile industry, as well as postgraduate students and academic researchers in textiles. |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Designing apparel for consumers: The impact of body shape and size; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles; Part I Identifying shape, size, body volume and psychological aspects of designing apparel; 1 Body shape and its influence on apparel size and consumer choices; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Background to sizing; 1.3 Body shape research; 1.4 Applying the data; 1.5 The reality of retail; 1.6 The consumer experience; 1.7 Future trends; 1.8 Conclusion; 2 Creation of ready-made clothing: the development and future of sizing systems. |
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2.1 Introduction2.2 The relationship of apparel products to the body; 2.3 The development of sizing systems; 2.4 Apparel industry methods of creating ready-made garments; 2.5 Why standard sizing is complicated by body shape variation; 2.6 An emerging mass customization model for clothing sizing; 2.7 Conclusion; 2.8 Future trends; 2.9 Sources of further information and advice; 2.10 References; 3 National sizing surveys: techniques, data analysis and apparel product development; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Survey design; 3.3 Data collection; 3.4 Data analysis; 3.5 Applications for apparel. |
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3.6 Other applications3.7 Conclusion; 3.8 References; 4 Body shape and weight distribution: the Body Volume Index (BVI) and the Body Mass Index (BMI); 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Body Mass Index (BMI) and the development of the Body Volume Index (BVI); 4.3 Research on the use of the BVI; 4.4 Assessing the value of the BVI; 4.5 Conclusion; 4.6 Sources of further information and advice; 4.7 References; 5 Psychological and sociological factors influencing consumers' choice of apparel; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The need to look young; 5.3 The need to look marginal and rebellious. |
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5.4 The need to be authentic5.5 The need to constantly change appearances; 5.6 The need to expose the body; 5.7 The need to look attractive; 5.8 The need to attract attention; 5.9 The need to look sporty; 5.10 The need to be ethical; 5.11 Conclusion; 5.12 References; Part II Understanding sizing and shapes requirements and choices of particular customer groups; 6 Infants and children: understanding sizing, body shapes and apparel requirements for infants and children; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Understanding different body shapes of infants and children. |
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6.3 Sizing requirements for particular populations of children6.4 Key dimensions identifications; 6.5 Clustering children's body shapes and sizes; 6.6 Classification of children's body shapes; 6.7 Sizing system development and designation; 6.8 Future trends; 6.9 Sources of further information and advice; 6.10 References; 7 Older consumers: understanding sizing, body shapes and requirements of apparel for this niche; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Understanding different body shapes of older consumers; 7.3 Sizing requirements for the older consumer: the design for ageing well project. |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Clothing and dress measurements.
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Clothing and dress -- Social aspects.
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Clothing trade.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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Clothing and dress measurements
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Clothing and dress -- Social aspects
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Clothing trade
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| Added Author |
Faust, Margie-Eve, editor.
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Carrier, Serge, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Designing apparel for consumers 9781782422105 (OCoLC)849204390 |
| ISBN |
9781782422150 (electronic bk.) |
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1782422153 (electronic bk.) |
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1782422102 (electronic bk.) |
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9781782422105 (electronic bk.) |
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9781782422105 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000062396061 |
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DEBSZ 431684448 |
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